Yes, Yes and of course yes.
Actually this is an easy method of attachment and used for certain jobs.
Depending on "job cost" and what I call "temperature" of job.
If this were a Japanese style, only wood showing, expensive, time consuming
art piece, I would of course use "Hidden Fasteners" larger beams, and fancy
cuts and notches etc.

This is more of a low profile, middle class, covered patio.
I was actually not hired to oil or paint the construction, and half way
through the job the lady asked me if I would.........Darn I say to
myself.....
The brackets are already attached, and I did not paint them.......
We usually spray them darker depending on paint style.....or stain....
Anyway.....

Compare it to a piece of handmade furniture and one bought at Costco.....

Some jobs require more attention to detail.
The owner is quite happy with this method.

I would prefer to build one as "Art Work" and that would be wonderful.
Finding a client who can afford that.....hummmm
john

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Tough little job.
Re-modeled an old patio complete from bottom up.
Using polycarbonate.....nice stuff....
Virtually unbreakable......

Looks pretty good, but I'm wondering about the metal brackets holding it
all
together. They stand out quite a bit. Is there any way to hide them or
perhaps paint them a redwood colour?