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Aluminum Pergolas

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.

  • Modern Deck Pergola (41816)
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    18' by 16' Modern Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,734
    $14,734
    Starting at $13,734
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  • Kit for Building a Pergola on the Wall (41814)
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    Kit for 18' by 14' Pergola on the Wall - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,256
    $14,256
    Starting at $13,256
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  • Attached Pergola Connected to Deck (41812)
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    18' by 12' Pergola Connected to Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,591
    $13,591
    Starting at $12,591
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  • Custom Vinyl Pergola (41810)
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    18' by 10' Custom Vinyl Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,011
    $13,011
    Starting at $12,011
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  • Pergola With Only 2 Posts (41608)
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    16' by 8' Pergola With Only 2 Posts - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,104
    $9,104
    Starting at $8,104
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  • DIY Pergola Attached to House Kit (41408)
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    14' by 8' Pergola Attached to House Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,096
    $9,096
    Starting at $8,096
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  • Vinyl & Metal Attached Pergola (40808)
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    8' by 8' Vinyl & Metal Attached Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,479
    $7,479
    Starting at $6,479
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  • Patio Door Pergola (40816)
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    8' by 16' Patio Door Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,970
    $8,970
    Starting at $7,970
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  • Deck Pergola With Fan Mount (Optional) (40814)
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    8' by 14' Deck Pergola With Fan Mount (Optional) - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,937
    $8,937
    Starting at $7,937
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  • Kit for Building Pergola on Wall (40812)
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    Kit for 8' by 12' Pergola on Wall - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,294
    $8,294
    Starting at $7,294
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  • Small Wall-Mounted Pergola (40810)
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    8' by 10' Small Wall-Mounted Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,629
    $7,629
    Starting at $6,629
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  • Vinyl & Metal Wall-Mounted Pergola (41208)
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    12' by 8' Vinyl & Metal Wall-Mounted Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,897
    $7,897
    Starting at $6,897
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  • Ready-to-Assemble Pergola (40912)
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    9' by 12' Ready-to-Assemble Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,444
    $8,444
    Starting at $7,444
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  • DIY Pergola on Existing Deck or Patio (31611)
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    16' x 11' DIY Pergola on Existing Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,981
    $7,981
    Starting at $6,981
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  • Pergola Over Outdoor Grill or Deck (41611)
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    16' by 11' Pergola Over Outdoor Grill or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,990
    $9,990
    Starting at $8,990
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  • Pergola for Balcony or Deck (31512)
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    15' x 12' Pergola for Balcony or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,981
    $7,981
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  • Deck / Grill / Hot Tub Pergola Kit (41512)
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    15' by 12' Deck or Hot Tub Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,990
    $9,990
    Starting at $8,990
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  • Patio or Hot Tub Pergola With Roof (31511)
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    15' x 11' Deck / Hot Tub Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,981
    $7,981
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  • Privacy Pergola for Hot Tub / Deck (41511)
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    15' by 11' Privacy Pergola for Hot Tub / Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,990
    $9,990
    Starting at $8,990
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  • Kit for a Pergola on Back Porch or Deck (31509)
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    15' x 9' Pergola on Back Porch or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,749
    $7,749
    Starting at $6,749
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  • Covered Pergola With Ceiling Fan Mount (Optional) (41509)
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    15' by 9' Covered Pergola With Ceiling Fan Mount (Optional) - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,254
    $9,254
    Starting at $8,254
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  • Pergola Over Hot Tub on Deck (31411)
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    14' x 11' Pergola Over Hot Tub on Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,143
    $7,143
    Starting at $6,143
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  • Deck / Hot Tub Privacy Pergola (41411)
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    14' by 11' Deck / Hot Tub Privacy Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,979
    $9,979
    Starting at $8,979
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  • Kit for Building a Pergola Off House (31409)
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    14' x 9' Pergola Off House - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,913
    $6,913
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  • Pergola for Outdoor Grill or Kitchen (41409)
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    14' by 9' Pergola for Outdoor Grill or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,246
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  • Pergola Over Hot Tub or Deck (31313)
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    13' x 13' Pergola Over Hot Tub or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,873
    $7,873
    Starting at $6,873
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  • Heavy-Duty Pergola for Windy Areas (41313)
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    13' by 13' Heavy-Duty Pergola for Windy Areas - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,801
    $10,801
    Starting at $9,801
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  • Pergola for Back Porch or Deck (31311)
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    13' x 11' Pergola for Back Porch or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,143
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  • Pergola Over Grill Island or Outdoor Kitchen (41311)
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    13' by 11' Pergola Over Grill Island or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,979
    $9,979
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  • Deck or Back-Porch Pergola Kit (31309)
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    13' x 9' Back-Deck or Back-Porch Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,913
    $6,913
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  • Pergola Over BBQ or Deck (41309)
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    13' by 9' Pergola Over BBQ or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,246
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  • Pergola Above Deck (31215)
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    12' x 15' Pergola Above Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,719
    $7,719
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  • DIY Vinyl Pergola Kit (41215)
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    12' by 15' DIY Vinyl Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,554
    $9,554
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  • Maintenance-Free Pergola Kit (41116)
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    11' by 16' Maintenance-Free Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,554
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  • Custom Deck Pergola (31115)
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    11' x 15' Custom Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,719
    $7,719
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  • Pergola Over Gas Fire Pit or Deck (41115)
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    Kit for 11' by 15' Pergola Over Gas Fire Pit or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,554
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  • Kit for a Wall-Mounted Pergola Off Deck (31114)
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    11' x 14' Pergola Off Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,536
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  • Open-Roof Pergola Kit (41114)
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    11' by 14' Open-Roof Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,399
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  • DIY Two-Post Pergola (31113)
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    11' x 13' DIY Two-Post Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,536
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  • Covered Pergola for Deck (41113)
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    11' by 13' Covered Pergola for Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,399
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  • Custom Attached Pergola (30915)
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    9' x 15' Custom Attached Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,710
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  • All-Year-Round Pergola (40915)
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    9' by 15' All-Year-Round Pergola - Made in USA

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  • 2-Post Pergola DIY Kit (30914)
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    9' x 14' 2-Post Pergola DIY Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,551
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  • Best Wind-Resistant Pergola (40914)
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    9' by 14' Best Wind-Resistant Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,087
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  • Kit for a Deck or Outdoor Hot Tub Pergola (30913)
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    9' x 13' Patio or Outdoor Hot Tub Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,551
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  • 9x13 Pergola (40913)
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    9x13 Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,087
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  • Small Balcony Pergola (30907)
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    9' x 7' Small Balcony Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,527
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  • Kit for a Pergola Against House (30709)
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    7' x 9' Pergola Against House - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,751
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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).