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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.

  • Pergola for Deck Shade (2063.0)
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    Attached 20x14 DIY Deck Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,598
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  • Kit for a Pergola Connected to House (2043.0)
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    16' x 14' Pergola Connected to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,591
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  • Vinyl Deck Pergola (2033.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 14' x 14' Vinyl Deck Pergola w/ Heavy-Duty Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,634
    $7,634
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  • DIY Pergola Attached to House (2023.0)
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    12' x 14' DIY Pergola Attached to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,260
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  • Kit for Pergola on Existing Deck (2073.0)
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    Attached 24x14 Kit for Pergola on Existing Deck - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,522
    $12,522
    Starting at $11,522
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  • Outdoor Patio Pergola (1053.0)
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    18x14 All-Inclusive Pergola Building Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,274
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  • Do-It-Yourself Pergola Kit (1033.0)
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    Free-Standing 14' x 14' Do-It-Yourself Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,454
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  • Kit for an Attached White Pergola on Deck (2083.0)
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    28x14 Attached 2-Post Pergola With Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,313
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  • Attached Vinyl Pergola (2053.0)
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    18' x 14' Attached Vinyl Pergola With Roof - Heavy-Duty Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,153
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  • Modern Slat Pergola (3173.0)
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    24x14 Modern Slat Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,154
    $18,154
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  • Outdoor Backyard Pergola (3163.0)
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    20x14 Outdoor/Backyard Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,394
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  • Outdoor Privacy Pergola (3153.0)
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    18' x 14' Patio or Backyard BBQ Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,394
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  • Modern Pergola (White) (3103.0)
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    8' x 14' Modern Outdoor Dining Pergola With Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,693
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  • Modern Slatted Pergola (4173.0)
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    24x14 DIY Vinyl Pergola Attached to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Heavy-Duty Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,408
    $14,408
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  • Modern House Pergola Kit (4163.0)
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    20x14 Modern Outdoor Kitchen Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,002
    $14,002
    Starting at $13,002
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  • Kit for Building a Pergola on the Wall (4153.0)
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    Kit for Building 18' x 14' Pergola on the Wall - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,870
    $13,870
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  • Vinyl & Metal Covered Pergola (4103.0)
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    8x14 Deck Pergola With Fan Mount (Optional) - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,546
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  • Partial Pergola on Deck (2200.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 11x14 Pergola Off Deck - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,260
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  • Attached Home Pergola (1200.0)
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    Free-Standing 11x14 Custom Backyard Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,913
    $8,913
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  • Pergola Over BBQ Island or Deck (4270.0)
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    Modern-Style 11x14 Open-Roof Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,705
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  • 11x14 Pergola (3270.0)
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    Modern 11x14 Pergola With Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,482
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  • Pergola on Elevated Deck or Ground-Level Deck (2155.0)
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    9' x 14' Wall-Mounted 2-Post Pergola DIY Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,376
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  • Best Outdoor Pergola for Shade (1155.0)
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    Sunset's 9' x 14' Best Outdoor Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in the USA

    Starting at $7,832
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  • Best Wind-Resistant Pergola (4230.0)
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    9' x 14' Best Wind-Resistant Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,487
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  • 9x14 Pergola (3230.0)
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    9' x 14' Patio or Outdoor BBQ Island Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,118
    $11,118
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  • Contemporary Pergola With Roof (3032.0)
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    16x14 Modern Outdoor Kitchen Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,709
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  • 14x14 Pergola With Roof (3022.0)
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    14x14 Pergola With Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,553
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  • Unique Pergola (3012.0)
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    12' x 14' Modern BBQ Pergola or Patio Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,482
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  • Modern Patio Pergola (3002.0)
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    10x14 Modern Patio Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,118
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  • Attached 2-Post Pergola With Roof (4032.0)
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    16' x 14' Attached 2-Post Pergola With Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,839
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  • Off-the-House Pergola (4022.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 14' x 14' Modern Deck Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,704
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  • Kit for a Modern Pergola on Deck (4012.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 12x14 Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,705
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  • Modern Vinyl Pergola (4002.0)
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    10' x 14' Modern Vinyl Pergola With Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,487
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  • Patio or Backyard Pool Pergola (1093.0)
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    Free-Standing 32x14 Patio / Backyard Pool Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,315
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  • Outdoor Metal Pergola With Premium Vinyl Exterior (1083.0)
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    Free-Standing 28x14 DIY Outdoor Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,464
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  • Open-Air Pergola (1073.0)
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    Free-Standing 24' x 14' Open-Air Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,173
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  • Open-Roof Pergola (1063.0)
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    Free-Standing 20' x 14' Open-Roof Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,885
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  • Free-Standing Pergola (1043.0)
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    Free-Standing 16x14 Pre-Made Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,505
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  • Patio or Hot Tub Pergola (1023.0)
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    Free-Standing 12x14 Lattice Covered Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,913
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  • DIY Pergola With Roof (1013.0)
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    10 x 14 DIY Pergola With Roof - USA-Made Vinyl Pergola w/ Aluminum Frame

    Starting at $7,832
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  • Partially Covered Pergola (1003.0)
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    8' x 14' Partially Covered Pergola - Free-Standing Vinyl Pergola w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,405
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  • Wall-Fixed Pergola (2093.0)
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    32' x 14' Pergola Built Off of House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,237
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  • Pergola Attached to Front of House (or Back of House) (2003.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 8' x 14' 2-Pole Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,033
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  • Attached Two-Legged Pergola (2013.0)
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    Beautiful 10x14 Wall-Mounted Aluminum Pergola With All-Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,376
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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).