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Aluminum Pergolas

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All of our USA-made pergolas have a heavy-duty aluminum pergola frame, ensuring they'll never rust, bend, bow or break. Use these filters to quickly find the perfect aluminum pergola (with all-vinyl exterior) for your outdoor space and preferences.

  • Eyebrow Pergola (Garage Pergola) (5000)
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    Eyebrow Pergola / Garage Pergola (Place Over Garage, Front Door and/or Windows)

    Starting at $2,629
    $2,629
    Starting at $1,629
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  • Two-Post Pergola (31616)
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    16' x 16' Two-Post Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,097
    $9,097
    Starting at $8,097
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  • Roofed Pergola (31612)
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    16' x 12' Roofed Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,981
    $7,981
    Starting at $6,981
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  • 12-Ft Pergola (31212)
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    Wall-Mounted 12-Ft Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,881
    $6,881
    Starting at $5,881
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  • Kit for a Pergola Mounted to House (31610)
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    16' x 10' Pergola Mounted to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,749
    $7,749
    Starting at $6,749
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  • Vinyl Deck Pergola (31414)
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    14' x 14' Vinyl Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,873
    $7,873
    Starting at $6,873
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  • DIY Deck Pergola Kit (32014)
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    20' x 14' DIY Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,024
    $11,024
    Starting at $10,024
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  • Vinyl Pergola Kit Attached to House (32012)
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    20' x 12' Vinyl Pergola Kit Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,941
    $9,941
    Starting at $8,941
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  • Kit for a Pergola Connected to House (31614)
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    16' x 14' Pergola Connected to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,913
    $8,913
    Starting at $7,913
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  • Kit for a Pergola Against House (31416)
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    14' x 16' Pergola Against House - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,103
    $8,103
    Starting at $7,103
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  • Patio or Outdoor Kitchen Pergola (12016)
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    20x16 Patio Outdoor Kitchen Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,691
    $14,691
    Starting at $13,691
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  • Kit for a Freestanding Pergola on Deck or Patio (11212)
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    12x12 Freestanding Pergola on Deck or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,496
    $8,496
    Starting at $7,496
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  • Attached Pergola With Roof (32016)
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    20' x 16' Attached Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,307
    $11,307
    Starting at $10,307
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  • Wall-Mount Pergola Kit (31412)
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    14' x 12' Wall-Mount Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,143
    $7,143
    Starting at $6,143
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  • Top-Rated Pergola (11612)
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    Sunset Pergola Kits 16x12 Top-Rated Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,856
    $9,856
    Starting at $8,856
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  • DIY Pergola Attached to House (31214)
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    12' x 14' DIY Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,536
    $7,536
    Starting at $6,536
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  • Wall-Mounted Pergola in Wall Kit (31216)
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    12' x 16' Pergola in Wall DIY Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,719
    $7,719
    Starting at $6,719
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  • Kit for Pergola Off Side of House (31016)
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    10' x 16' Pergola Off Side of House - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,710
    $6,710
    Starting at $5,710
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  • Kit for a Pergola Over Pavers, Cement, Concrete or Deck (12012)
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    20x12 Pergola Over Pavers, Cement or Other Base - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,326
    $13,326
    Starting at $12,326
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  • Kit for Free-Standing Pergola Over Pool or Patio (12020)
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    20x20 Pergola Over Pool or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,944
    $18,944
    Starting at $17,944
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  • Best Vinyl Pergola on the Market (11610)
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    16x10 Premium Vinyl Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,623
    $9,623
    Starting at $8,623
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  • Outdoor Pergola With Roof (11416)
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    14x16 Outdoor Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,041
    $10,041
    Starting at $9,041
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  • Custom Vinyl Pergola (11412)
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    14x12 Custom Vinyl Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,983
    $8,983
    Starting at $7,983
    Starting at $8,983 $7,983
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  • DIY Grill Pergola (11410)
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    14x10 DIY Grill Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,803
    $8,803
    Starting at $7,803
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  • Do-It-Yourself Pergola Kit (11224)
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    12x24 Do-It-Yourself Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,607
    $16,607
    Starting at $15,607
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  • Patio / Outdoor Grill Pergola (11012)
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    10x12 Patio or Outdoor Grill Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,500
    $7,500
    Starting at $6,500
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  • Wall-Mounted Garden Pergola (33212)
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    32' x 12' Wall-Mounted Garden Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,826
    $13,826
    Starting at $12,826
    Starting at $13,826 $12,826
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  • Back-Deck Pergola Attached to House (32816)
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    28' x 16' Back Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,244
    $14,244
    Starting at $13,244
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  • Kit for Pergola on Existing Deck (32414)
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    Kit for 24' x 14' Pergola on Existing Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,003
    $13,003
    Starting at $12,003
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  • 18x18 Pergola (31818)
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    Wall-Mounted 18x18 Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,007
    $11,007
    Starting at $10,007
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  • Pergola for Deck Shade (31816)
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    18' x 16' Pergola for Deck Shade - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,806
    $9,806
    Starting at $8,806
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  • 2-Legged Pergola (31408)
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    14' x 8' Attached 2-Legged Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,263
    $6,263
    Starting at $5,263
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  • Pergola Attached to Side of House (31210)
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    12' x 10' Pergola Attached to Side of House - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,699
    $6,699
    Starting at $5,699
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  • Backyard Pergola Attached to House (31012)
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    10' x 12' Backyard Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,121
    $6,121
    Starting at $5,121
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  • Back-Deck / Back-Porch Pergola (31008)
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    10' x 8' Back-Porch Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,527
    $5,527
    Starting at $4,527
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  • Acrylic Patio Cover (81410)
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    14x10 Acrylic Patio Cover - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,486
    $9,486
    Starting at $8,486
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  • Luxury Outdoor Pergola (21424)
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    14 x 24 Luxury Outdoor Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $19,792
    $19,792
    Starting at $18,792
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  • Patio or Backyard BBQ Pergola (21814)
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    18 x 14 Patio or Backyard BBQ Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,886
    $17,886
    Starting at $16,886
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  • Pergola on Deck DIY Kit (31116)
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    11' x 16' Pergola on Deck DIY Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,719
    $7,719
    Starting at $6,719
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  • Pergola for Back Patio (11515)
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    15x15 Pergola for Back Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,121
    $11,121
    Starting at $10,121
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  • DIY Hot Tub Pergola (41416)
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    14' by 16' DIY Hot Tub Pergola or Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,999
    $10,999
    Starting at $9,999
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  • Pergola Off Back of House (41212)
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    12' by 12' Pergola Off Back of House - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,737
    $8,737
    Starting at $7,737
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  • Vinyl Patio Pergola (12816)
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    28x16 Vinyl Patio Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,496
    $17,496
    Starting at $16,496
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  • Kit for Pergola Over Swimming Pool or Patio (12418)
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    24x18 Pergola Over Swimming Pool or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,664
    $18,664
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  • Pergola Over Patio or Deck (11820)
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    18x20 Pergola Over Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,900
    $18,900
    Starting at $17,900
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  • Kit for Pergola on Concrete Patio, Pavers or Deck (11812)
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    18x12 Pergola on Concrete Patio (or Other Base) - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,623
    $10,623
    Starting at $9,623
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  • All-Inclusive Pergola Building Kit (11814)
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    18x14 All-Inclusive Pergola Building Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,701
    $11,701
    Starting at $10,701
    Starting at $11,701 $10,701
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  • Do-It-Yourself Pergola Kit (11414)
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    14x14 Do-It-Yourself Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,811
    $9,811
    Starting at $8,811
    Starting at $9,811 $8,811
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Why Are Aluminum Pergolas Superior to the Rest?

Aluminum-frame pergolas are:

  • Rust-Proof - Unlike many other metals and alloys (including steel), aluminum does not rust.
  • Strong - Aluminum has a perfect balance of malleability and strength. (Did you know that F-16 fighter jets have an 80% aluminum frame?)
  • Lightweight - With a low density of only 2.7 g/cm³, aluminum is about 3x ligther than steel (but has a much higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel).

Thanks to these amazing attributes, our aluminum pergolas are guaranteed to never rust, break, sag, bow or bend over time — even in extreme weather conditions.

Because our aluminum-made pergolas (with vinyl sleeves) are fairly lightweight, we are able to span up to 22 feet between posts (columns). So as long as you plan to position the posts 12 inches in from the outside edges of the beams/rafters (which is the standard configuration for our traditional-style pergolas), your pergola can be up to 24' wide and 24' deep without needing a middle post. (Wood-frame pergolas, on the other hand, can typically only span 12 feet... half the distance!)

Why Not Just Powder-Coat the Aluminum Like Other Pergola Manufacturers Do?

Plain and simple... Powder-coated aluminum pergolas will start showing signs of age, weathering and corrosion after just a couple years. Even the very best powder-coated surfaces are prone to getting scratched and dinged. The initial "luster/shine" of a powder-coated aluminum pergola will also fade and become discolored, typically right around the time the meager 1- or 2-year warranty expires (which isn't a coincidence).

In contrast, we encase our aluminum pergolas in "sleeves" made of premium extruded vinyl. These sleeves are ultra-thick and colored throughout (not just the outer surface) and are guaranteed to never chalk, pit, discolor or become brittle. Sunset Pergolas will be just as beautiful in 30 years as they are on day 1.

Bottom line: If you buy a power-coated aluminum pergola, expect to replace it in 3-5 years. If you buy a Sunset Pergola, it will last for decades.

Which Pergola Components Have an Aluminum Frame Inside Them?

All structural, weight-bearing components of the pergola have aluminum frames inside them. This includes the posts (columns), the room beams, and the roof rafters. (The purlin holders and shade purlins do not have a metal frame in them, as they are non-weight-bearing and aluminum frames would only make the pergola heavier.)

How Thick (i.e. What Gauge) are the Aluminum Frames?

Two-post attached pergolas and 4-post freestanding pergolas up to 18' wide and 18' deep have:

  • Aluminum posts & mounts - 4.6" square by 3.81mm thick (approximately 7-gauge aluminum - note: the lower the gauge number, the thicker & stronger it is)
  • Aluminum roof beams - 2" x 6" rectangular tubing that is 1.65mm thick (16-gauge) on the 2" side and 2.03mm thick (12-gauge) on the 6" side
  • Aluminum roof rafters - Same as beams

Two-post attached pergolas and 4-post freestanding pergolas that are 20-24' wide and up to 20-24' deep have:

  • Aluminum posts & mounts - 4.6" square by 5.72mm thick (almost 2x thicker than 1-gauge aluminum)
  • Aluminum roof beams - 2" x 8" rectangular tubing that is 2.50mm thick (10-gauge) on both sides
  • Aluminum roof rafters - Same as beams

Three-post (or more) attached pergolas and 6-post (or more) freestanding pergolas will typically have the same aluminum components as the up-to-18' wide/deep pergolas (since the weight is distributed among a greater number of posts).