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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.

  • Kit for Pergola Next to Pool or Over Patio (11512)
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    15x12 Pergola Next to Pool or on Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,856
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  • Modern Outdoor Patio Pergola (21512)
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    15 x 12 Modern Outdoor Patio Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,931
    $12,931
    Starting at $11,931
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  • Back or Front Patio Pergola (11511)
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    15x11 Back or Front Patio Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,856
    $9,856
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  • Low-Maintenance Pergola (21511)
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    15 x 11 Low-Maintenance Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,931
    $12,931
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  • Patio / Barbeque Pergola (11509)
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    15x9 Patio / Barbeque Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,623
    $9,623
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  • Patio or Grill Island Pergola (21509)
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    15 x 9 Patio or Grill Island Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,196
    $12,196
    Starting at $11,196
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  • Prefab Pergola With Roof (11411)
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    14x11 Prefab Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,983
    $8,983
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  • Pergola for BBQ Grill or Patio (21411)
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    14 x 11 Pergola for BBQ Grill or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,921
    $12,921
    Starting at $11,921
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  • Kit for Pergola Over Paver Patio, Cement Patio or Deck (11409)
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    14x9 Pergola Over Paver Patio or Other Foundation - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,803
    $8,803
    Starting at $7,803
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  • Modern-Looking Pergola (21409)
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    14 x 9 Modern-Looking Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,187
    $12,187
    Starting at $11,187
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  • Kit for a 13x13 Pergola in the Front Yard or Back Yard (11313)
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    13x13 Pergola in the Front Yard or Back Yard - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,811
    $9,811
    Starting at $8,811
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  • Kit for Pergola on Existing Patio (21313)
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    Kit for 13 x 13 Pergola on Existing Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,747
    $13,747
    Starting at $12,747
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  • Kit for Pergola on Back Patio (11311)
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    13x11 Pergola on Back Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,983
    $8,983
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  • Pergola for BBQ Island / Patio (21311)
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    13 x 11 Pergola for BBQ Island or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,921
    $12,921
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  • Patio or Outdoor Grill Pergola (11309)
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    13x9 Patio / Outdoor Grill Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,803
    $8,803
    Starting at $7,803
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  • Custom Modern Pergola (21309)
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    13 x 9 Custom Modern Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,187
    $12,187
    Starting at $11,187
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  • Custom-Built Pergola (11215)
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    12x15 Custom-Built Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,433
    $9,433
    Starting at $8,433
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  • 12 x 15 Pergola (21215)
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    Free-Standing 12 x 15 Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,500
    $12,500
    Starting at $11,500
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  • Kit for Pergola on Pool Deck or Patio (11116)
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    11x16 Pergola on Pool Deck or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,433
    $9,433
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  • Backyard Modern Pergola (21116)
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    11 x 16 Backyard Modern Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,500
    $12,500
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  • Pergola Over Grill or Patio (11115)
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    11x15 Pergola Over Grill or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,433
    $9,433
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  • Patio / Outdoor Barbecue Pergola (21115)
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    11 x 15 Patio / Outdoor Barbecue Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,500
    $12,500
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  • Custom Backyard Pergola (11114)
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    11x14 Custom Backyard Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,249
    $9,249
    Starting at $8,249
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  • 11x14 Pergola (21114)
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    Modern 11x14 Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,344
    $12,344
    Starting at $11,344
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  • Patio / BBQ Pergola (11113)
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    11x13 Patio / BBQ Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,249
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  • Pergola to Cover Hot Tub or Patio (21113)
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    11 x 13 Pergola to Cover Hot Tub or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,344
    $12,344
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  • Pergola for Patio Area (10915)
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    9x15 Pergola for Patio Area - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,289
    $8,289
    Starting at $7,289
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  • Contemporary Garden Pergola (20915)
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    9 x 15 Contemporary Garden Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,799
    $11,799
    Starting at $10,799
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  • Best Outdoor Pergola for Shade (10914)
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    Sunset's Best Outdoor Pergola (9' x 14') - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,130
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  • Outdoor BBQ Island Pergola (20914)
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    9 x 14 Patio or Outdoor BBQ Island Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,666
    $11,666
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  • Vinyl & Aluminum Covered Pergola (10913)
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    9x13 Vinyl & Aluminum Covered Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,130
    $8,130
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  • Modern Simple Pergola (20913)
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    9 x 13 Modern Simple Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,666
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  • Pergola for Small Yard (10907)
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    9x7 Pergola for Small Yard - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,856
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  • Small Pergola for Grill or Hot Tub (10709)
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    7x9 Small Pergola for Grill or Hot Tub - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,941
    $6,941
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  • Mini Pergola (10707)
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    7x7 Mini Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,530
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  • DIY Small Pergola Kit (10710)
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    7x10 DIY Small Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,941
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  • Best Pergola for Shade (10712)
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    7x12 Kit for the Best Pergola for Shade - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,074
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  • Stone Patio Pergola (10912)
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    Kit for a 9x12 Pergola Over Stone Patio, Cement or Pavers - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,500
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  • DIY Garden Pergola Kit (10911)
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    9x11 DIY Garden Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,500
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  • Pergola for Small Garden or Patio (11007)
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    10x7 Pergola for Small Garden - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,856
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  • Modern Entrance Pergola or Patio Pergola (10910)
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    9x10 Modern Entrance Pergola or Patio Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,341
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  • Patio or BBQ Grill Pergola (11009)
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    10x9 Patio or BBQ Grill Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,341
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  • Slatted-Roof Pergola (11013)
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    10x13 Slatted-Roof Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,130
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  • Easy-to-Assemble Pergola Kit (11015)
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    10x15 Easy-to-Assemble Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,289
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  • Lattice Roof Pergola (11111)
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    11x11 Lattice-Roof Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,496
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  • Prefab Aluminum Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (11207)
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    12x7 Prefab Aluminum Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,459
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  • Kit for a Pergola on Cement Patio or Deck (11109)
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    11x9 Pergola on Cement Patio or Other Base - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,313
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  • Custom Pergola With Roof (11209)
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    12x9 Custom Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,313
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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).