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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.

  • 2-Post Pergola With Roof (30707)
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    7' x 7' Attached 2-Post Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,140
    $5,140
    Starting at $4,140
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  • Small Front Porch Pergola (30710)
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    7' x 10' Small Front Porch Pergola (or Back) - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,751
    $5,751
    Starting at $4,751
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  • Simple Deck Pergola (30712)
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    7' x 12' Simple Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,884
    $5,884
    Starting at $4,884
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  • Pergola for Small Deck (31007)
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    10' x 7' Pergola for Small Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,527
    $5,527
    Starting at $4,527
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  • Attached Pergola Built Into Deck (30911)
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    9' x 11' Pergola Built Into Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,121
    $6,121
    Starting at $5,121
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  • Small Pergola for Deck (30912)
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    9' x 12' Small Pergola for Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,121
    $6,121
    Starting at $5,121
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  • 9x9 Pergola Off Front of House (or Back) (30909)
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    9' x 9' Pergola Off Front of House (or Back) - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,963
    $5,963
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  • Lower or Upper Deck Pergola (30910)
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    9' x 10' Ground-Level or Upper-Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,963
    $5,963
    Starting at $4,963
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  • Vinyl Wall-Mounted Pergola (31009)
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    10' x 9' Vinyl Wall-Mounted Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,963
    $5,963
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  • Kit for a Pergola Built Off House (31013)
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    10' x 13' Pergola Built Off House - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,551
    $6,551
    Starting at $5,551
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  • Backyard Attached Pergola (31015)
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    10' x 15' Backyard Attached Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,710
    $6,710
    Starting at $5,710
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  • Kit for a Pergola Off Back Porch or Deck (31109)
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    11' x 9' Pergola Off Back Porch or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,699
    $6,699
    Starting at $5,699
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  • Deck or Jacuzzi Pergola (31209)
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    12' x 9' Deck / Grill / Jacuzzi Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,699
    $6,699
    Starting at $5,699
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  • Pergola for Hot Tub or Deck (31111)
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    11' x 11' Pergola for Hot Tub or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,881
    $6,881
    Starting at $5,881
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  • Vinyl Deck Pergola (31310)
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    13' x 10' Vinyl Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,913
    $6,913
    Starting at $5,913
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  • Wall-Mounted Pergola With Roof (31510)
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    15' x 10' Wall-Mounted Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,749
    $7,749
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  • Kit for a Pergola Over Jacuzzi or Deck (31515)
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    15' x 15' Pergola Over Jacuzzi or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,097
    $9,097
    Starting at $8,097
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  • DIY Pergola for Deck or Patio (31520)
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    15' x 20' DIY Pergola for Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,086
    $15,086
    Starting at $14,086
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  • Attached Vinyl Pergola Kit (32015)
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    20' x 15' Attached Vinyl Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,307
    $11,307
    Starting at $10,307
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  • Wall-Mounted Pergola Kit (41515)
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    15' by 15' Wall-Mounted Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,999
    $10,999
    Starting at $9,999
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  • Amazing Pergola for Shade (41510)
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    Amazing Pergola for Shade (15' by 10' Roof) - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,254
    $9,254
    Starting at $8,254
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  • Traditional Post and Beam Pergola Kit (41310)
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    13' by 10' Traditional Post and Beam Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,246
    $9,246
    Starting at $8,246
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  • Vinyl Pergola With Fan Mount (Optional) (41111)
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    11' by 11' Vinyl Pergola With Fan Mount (Optional) - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,737
    $8,737
    Starting at $7,737
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  • Small Rectangular Pergola (41109)
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    11' by 9' Small Rectangular Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,047
    $8,047
    Starting at $7,047
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  • DIY BBQ Pergola (41209)
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    12' by 9' DIY BBQ Pergola or Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,047
    $8,047
    Starting at $7,047
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  • Deck / Grill / Pizza Oven Pergola (41015)
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    10' by 15' Deck / Grill / Pizza Oven Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,120
    $9,120
    Starting at $8,120
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  • Covered Pergola Over Deck (41013)
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    10' by 13' Covered Pergola Over Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,087
    $9,087
    Starting at $8,087
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  • Small Pergola Over Grill or Deck (40911)
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    9' by 11' Small Pergola Over Grill / Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,444
    $8,444
    Starting at $7,444
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  • Modern Hot Tub Pergola (41009)
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    10' by 9' Modern Hot Tub Pergola or Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,779
    $7,779
    Starting at $6,779
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  • Small Pergola for Patio / Deck (40910)
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    9' by 10' Small Pergola for Patio / Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,779
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  • Small-Space Pergola (40909)
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    9' by 9' Small-Space Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,779
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  • Small Covered Pergola (41210)
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    12' by 10' Small Covered Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,047
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  • Attached Modern Pergola (41016)
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    10' by 16' Attached Modern Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,120
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  • Shade Pergola Attached to House (41012)
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    10' by 12' Shade Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,444
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  • Modern Attached Pergola (41610)
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    16' by 10' Modern Attached Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,254
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  • Modern 2-Post Pergola (41410)
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    14' by 10' Modern 2-Post Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,246
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  • Modern Deck Pergola (41414)
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    14' by 14' Modern Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,801
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  • Modern Pergola Kit (41412)
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    14' by 12' Modern Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,979
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  • Kit for a Modern Pergola in Front of House (or Back) (41216)
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    12' by 16' Modern Pergola in Front of House (or Back) - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,554
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  • 12x14 Pergola (41214)
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    12x14 Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,399
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  • Modern Vinyl Pergola (41014)
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    10' by 14' Modern Vinyl Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,087
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  • One-Sided Pergola (41010)
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    10' by 10' One-Sided Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,779
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  • Kit for a Large Pergola Attached to House (33216)
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    32' x 16' Large Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,281
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  • Vinyl Pergola Attached to House (33208)
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    32' x 8' Vinyl Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,223
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  • Pergola Attached to House DIY Kit (32820)
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    28' x 20' Pergola Attached to House DIY Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $23,469
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  • Large Outdoor Pergola (33224)
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    32' x 24' Large Outdoor Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $31,126
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  • Large Vinyl Pergola (33220)
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    32' x 20' Large Vinyl Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $27,050
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  • Pergola Over Back Deck (33218)
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    32' x 18' Pergola Over Back Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,484
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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).