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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.

  • 12-Ft Pergola (31212)
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    Wall-Mounted 12-Ft Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,881
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  • Kit for a Freestanding Pergola on Deck or Patio (11212)
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    12x12 Freestanding Pergola on Deck or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,496
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  • Wall-Mounted Pergola in Wall Kit (31216)
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    12' x 16' Pergola in Wall DIY Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,719
    $7,719
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  • DIY Pergola Attached to House (31214)
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    12' x 14' DIY Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,536
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  • Do-It-Yourself Pergola Kit (11224)
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    12x24 Do-It-Yourself Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,607
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  • Pergola for Spa or Patio (11210)
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    12x10 Pergola for Spa or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,313
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  • Pergola Attached to Side of House (31210)
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    12' x 10' Pergola Attached to Side of House - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,699
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  • Outdoor Deck Pergola (31207)
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    12' x 7' Outdoor Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,996
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  • Pergola Off Back of House (41212)
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    12' by 12' Pergola Off Back of House - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,737
    $8,737
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  • Aluminum-Frame Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior (11218)
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    12x18 Aluminum-Frame Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,556
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  • Build-It-Yourself Pergola Kit (61220)
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    12' x 20' Build-It-Yourself Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,839
    $17,839
    Starting at $16,839
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  • Pergola Patio Shade Kit (61218)
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    12' x 18' Pergola Patio Shade Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,839
    $17,839
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  • Vinyl & Aluminum Pergola on Deck (81209)
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    12x9 Vinyl & Aluminum Pergola on Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,841
    $8,841
    Starting at $7,841
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  • Covered Pergola on Small Deck (81207)
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    12x7 Covered Pergola on Small Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,841
    $8,841
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  • All-Season Pergola With Solid Roof (61207)
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    12' x 7' All-Season Pergola With Solid Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,090
    $11,090
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  • Kit for Roof Over Back Deck (81215)
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    12x15 Kit for Roof Over Back Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,119
    $10,119
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  • Back Patio Shade (81220)
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    12x20 Back Patio Shade - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,984
    $14,984
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  • Attached Covered Patio Kit (81218)
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    12x18 Attached Covered Patio Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,984
    $14,984
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  • Deck Cover for Shade (81216)
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    12x16 Deck Cover for Shade - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,119
    $10,119
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  • Outside Shade Cover (81214)
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    12x14 Outside Shade Cover - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,064
    $10,064
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  • 12x12 Patio Cover (81212)
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    12x12 Patio Cover - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,866
    $8,866
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  • Covered Patio Flat Roof Kit (81210)
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    12x10 Covered Patio Flat Roof Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,841
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  • Waterproof Cover Pergola (81208)
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    12x8 Waterproof Cover Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,841
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  • Prefab Patio Cover (61215)
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    12' x 15' Prefab Patio Cover - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,370
    $12,370
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  • Rainproof Patio Cover (61209)
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    12' x 9' Rainproof Patio Cover - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,090
    $11,090
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  • Patio Cover With Roof (61216)
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    12' x 16' Patio Cover With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,370
    $12,370
    Starting at $11,370
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  • Roofed Patio Cover (61214)
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    12' x 14' Roofed Patio Cover - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,317
    $12,317
    Starting at $11,317
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  • Patio Cover (61212)
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    12' x 12' Patio Cover - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,114
    $11,114
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  • Permanent Awning for Patio (61210)
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    12' x 10' Permanent Awning for Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,090
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  • Back Patio Cover (61208)
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    12' x 8' Back Patio Cover - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,090
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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
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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
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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
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  • Outdoor Modern Pergola (41224)
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    12' by 24' Outdoor Modern Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,929
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  • Modern-Style Pergola (41220)
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    12' by 20' Modern-Style Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,030
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  • Hot Tub/Deck Pergola (41218)
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    12' by 18' Hot Tub / Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,759
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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
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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
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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
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  • Custom-Built Pergola (11215)
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    12x15 Custom-Built Pergola - Made in USA

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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
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  • 12 x 15 Pergola (21215)
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    Free-Standing 12 x 15 Pergola - Made in USA

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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
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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

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  • Custom Pergola With Roof (11209)
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    12x9 Custom Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

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  • DIY BBQ Pergola (41209)
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    12' by 9' DIY BBQ Pergola or Deck Pergola - Made in USA

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  • Simple Modern Pergola DIY Kit (21209)
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    12 x 9 Simple Modern Pergola DIY Kit - Made in USA

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  • Maintenance-Free Pergola (21212)
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    12 x 12 Maintenance-Free Pergola - Made in USA

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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).