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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.

  • Backyard Shade Pergola (21624)
    Save up to $1,000 CHRISTMAS SALE: 20% OFF

    16 x 24 Backyard Shade Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $19,971
    $19,971
    Starting at $18,971
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  • Kit for a Pergola Over Outdoor Kitchen or Patio (21620)
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    16 x 20 Pergola Over Outdoor Kitchen - Made in USA

    Starting at $19,287
    $19,287
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  • Self-Build Pergola Kit (21618)
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    16 x 18 Self-Build Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,773
    $18,773
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  • Pergola Over Pool Deck or Patio (21420)
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    14 x 20 Pergola Over Pool Deck or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $19,142
    $19,142
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  • Back- or Front-Yard Patio Pergola (21418)
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    14 x 18 Back- or Front-Yard Patio Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,639
    $18,639
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  • Modern Pergola With Vented Roof (20824)
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    8 x 24 Pergola With Vented Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,633
    $17,633
    Starting at $16,633
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  • DIY Patio Pergola Kit (20820)
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    8 x 20 DIY Patio Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,976
    $16,976
    Starting at $15,976
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  • Patio or Garden Roofed Pergola (20818)
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    8 x 18 Patio / Garden Roofed Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,588
    $16,588
    Starting at $15,588
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  • Vinyl & Aluminum Garden Pergola (21224)
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    12 x 24 Vinyl & Aluminum Garden Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,307
    $18,307
    Starting at $17,307
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  • Commercial Aluminum Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (21220)
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    12 x 20 Commercial Aluminum Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,563
    $17,563
    Starting at $16,563
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  • Pergola With Tilting Slats (21218)
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    12 x 18 Pergola With Tilting Slats - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,198
    $17,198
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  • Modern Vented Pergola (21024)
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    10 x 24 Vented Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,965
    $17,965
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  • Pergola With Slatted Roof (21020)
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    10 x 20 Pergola With Slatted Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,268
    $17,268
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  • DIY Outdoor Pergola With Roof (21018)
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    10 x 18 DIY Outdoor Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,889
    $16,889
    Starting at $15,889
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  • Large Modern Pergola (22424)
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    24 x 24 Large Modern Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $29,533
    $29,533
    Starting at $28,533
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  • Patio or Pool Area Pergola (22420)
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    24 x 20 Patio or Pool Area Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $27,535
    $27,535
    Starting at $26,535
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  • Six-Post Pergola (22418)
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    24 x 18 Six-Post Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $27,317
    $27,317
    Starting at $26,317
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  • Strong Pergola With Roof (22024)
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    20 x 24 Strong Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $28,479
    $28,479
    Starting at $27,479
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  • Square Pergola With Roof (22020)
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    20 x 20 Square Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $26,534
    $26,534
    Starting at $25,534
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  • Permanent Outdoor Pergola (22018)
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    20 x 18 Permanent Outdoor Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $26,331
    $26,331
    Starting at $25,331
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  • Outdoor Pergola Structure (21824)
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    18 x 24 Outdoor Pergola Structure - Made in USA

    Starting at $28,479
    $28,479
    Starting at $27,479
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  • Pergola Over Spa/Pool or Patio (21820)
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    18 x 20 Pergola Over Spa/Pool or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $26,534
    $26,534
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  • Patio or Outdoor BBQ Pergola (21818)
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    18 x 18 Patio or Outdoor BBQ Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $26,331
    $26,331
    Starting at $25,331
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  • Long Garden Pergola (22408)
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    24 x 8 Long Garden Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,166
    $17,166
    Starting at $16,166
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  • Large Pergola With 6 Posts (22416)
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    24 x 16 Pergola With 6 Posts - Made in USA

    Starting at $19,068
    $19,068
    Starting at $18,068
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  • Modern Slat Pergola (22414)
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    24 x 14 Modern Slat Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,669
    $18,669
    Starting at $17,669
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  • Pergola for Pool Deck or Patio (22412)
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    24 x 12 Pergola for Pool Deck or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,850
    $17,850
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  • Extra-Wide Pergola (22410)
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    24 x 10 Extra-Wide Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,250
    $17,250
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  • DIY Stand-Alone Pergola (22008)
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    20 x 8 DIY Stand-Alone Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,162
    $16,162
    Starting at $15,162
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  • Patio or BBQ Pergola DIY Kit (22016)
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    20 x 16 Patio / Pool / BBQ Pergola DIY Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,365
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  • Outdoor Backyard Pergola (22014)
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    20 x 14 Outdoor Backyard Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,886
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  • Vinyl & Aluminum Lattice Pergola (22012)
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    20 x 12 Vinyl & Aluminum Lattice Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,084
    $17,084
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  • Free-Standing Garden Pergola (22010)
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    20 x 10 Free-Standing Garden Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,563
    $16,563
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  • Free-Standing Covered Pergola (21808)
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    18 x 8 Free-Standing Covered Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,926
    $15,926
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  • Build-It-Yourself Pergola Kit (21816)
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    18 x 16 Build-It-Yourself Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,365
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  • Pergola With Tilted Slats (21812)
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    18 x 12 Pergola With Tilted Slats - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,084
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  • Patio or Outdoor Grill Station Pergola (21810)
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    18 x 10 Patio or Outdoor Grill Station Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,563
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  • Patio or Outdoor Grill Pergola (21608)
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    16 x 8 Patio or Outdoor Grill Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,046
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    Starting at $11,046
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  • Patio or Grill Cover Pergola (21408)
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    14 x 8 Patio / Grill Cover Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,037
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  • Modern Square Pergola (20808)
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    8 x 8 Modern Square Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,056
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  • Vinyl Long-Lasting Pergola (20816)
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    Premium 8 x 16 Long-Lasting Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,649
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  • Outdoor Dining Pergola With Roof (20814)
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    8 x 14 Dining Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,516
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  • Contemporary Pergola (20812)
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    8 x 12 Contemporary Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,871
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  • Small Deck Pergola (20810)
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    8 x 10 Small Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,206
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  • Modern Aluminium Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (21208)
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    12 x 8 Modern Aluminium Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,840
    $10,840
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  • Simple Modern Pergola (21008)
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    10 x 8 Simple Modern Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,206
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  • Low-Maintenance Pergola (11611)
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    16x11 Low-Maintenance Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,856
    $9,856
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  • Pergola Over Back Patio (21611)
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    16 x 11 Pergola Over Back Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,931
    $12,931
    Starting at $11,931
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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).