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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 (2022.0)
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    House-Attached 12-Ft Pergola (12' Wide x 12' Deep) - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,719
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  • White Pergola With Roof (1022.0)
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    Kit for a 12x12 Freestanding Pergola on Deck or Patio - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,206
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  • DIY Pergola Attached to House (2023.0)
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    12' x 14' DIY Pergola Attached to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,260
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  • Wall-Mounted Pergola in Wall Kit (2024.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 12' x 16' Pergola in Wall Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,437
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  • Do-It-Yourself Pergola Kit (1027.0)
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    Free-Standing 12' x 24' Do-It-Yourself Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,954
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  • Kit for a Pergola Attached to House on Deck (2021.0)
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    12x10 Pergola Attached to Side of House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Heavy-Duty Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,428
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  • Pergola Off Back of House (4011.0)
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    Kit for 12x12 Pergola Off Back of House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,269
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  • 12' x 24' Pergola (3123.0)
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    Modern 12' x 24' Vinyl & Aluminum Garden Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,803
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  • Commercial Aluminum Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (3122.0)
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    12x20 Modern Commercial Aluminum Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,081
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  • Pergola With Tilting Slats (3121.0)
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    12x18 Modern Pergola With Tilting Slats - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,726
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  • Outdoor Modern Pergola (4123.0)
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    Attached 12' x 24' Outdoor Modern Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,494
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  • White Modern Pergola (4122.0)
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    12x20 Modern-Style Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Heavy-Duty Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,621
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  • Hot Tub/Deck Pergola (4121.0)
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    12' x 18' Hot Tub/Deck Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,358
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  • Outdoor Pergola (Modern Style) (3120.0)
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    12' x 8' Modern Aluminium Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,069
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  • Vinyl & Metal Wall-Mounted Pergola (4120.0)
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    12' x 8' Vinyl & Metal Wall-Mounted Pergola - Contemporary Style - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,799
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  • White Covered Pergola Attached to House (2225.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 12' x 15' Pergola Above Deck - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,437
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  • Custom-Built Pergola (1225.0)
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    Freestanding 12' x 15' Custom-Built Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,090
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  • DIY Vinyl Pergola Kit (4290.0)
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    12' x 15' DIY Vinyl Pergola Kit - Heavy-Duty Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,955
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  • 12 x 15 Pergola (3290.0)
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    Modern 12 x 15 Pergola With Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,784
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  • 2-Post Metal Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (2215.0)
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    Attached-to-Home 12' x 7' Outdoor Deck Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,877
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  • Deck or Jacuzzi Pergola (2220.0)
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    Attached 12' x 9' Deck / Hot Tub / Jacuzzi Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,428
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  • Vinyl & Metal Pergola Kit With Roof (1215.0)
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    Stand-Alone 12x7 Prefab Aluminum Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,208
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  • Easy DIY Pergola Kit (1220.0)
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    Free-Standing 12x9 Custom Pergola With Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,029
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  • DIY BBQ Pergola (4285.0)
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    12' x 9' DIY BBQ Pergola or Deck Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,634
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  • 12x9 Modern White Pergola (3285.0)
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    12' x 9' Simple Modern Pergola DIY Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,349
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  • Modern Aluminum Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior (3011.0)
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    Modern 12' x 12' Maintenance-Free Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,025
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  • Outdoor Shade Pergola (3010.0)
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    12' x 10' DIY Modern Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

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  • Modern White Pergola (3013.0)
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    12' x 16' Modern Custom-Build Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,784
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  • Patio Shade Pergola (4010.0)
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    12x10 Small Covered Pergola Attached to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

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  • Unique Pergola (3012.0)
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    12' x 14' Modern BBQ Pergola or Patio Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,482
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  • Kit for a Modern Pergola in Front of House (or Back) (4013.0)
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    12x16 Modern Pergola in Front of House (or Back) - Vinyl w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,955
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  • Kit for a Modern Pergola on Deck (4012.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 12x14 Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,705
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  • White Patio Pergola (1020.0)
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    12x8 Self-Standing Pergola With 4 Posts - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

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  • Patio Pergola With Roof (1026.0)
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    Free-Standing 12x20 Custom Patio Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

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  • Vinyl & Aluminum Patio Pergola (1024.0)
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    Free-Standing' 12 x 16' Vinyl & Aluminum Patio Pergola - Made in the USA

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  • DIY Patio Pergola Kit (1025.0)
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    Free-Standing 12x18 Aluminum Frame Pergola With All-Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

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  • Patio or Hot Tub Pergola (1023.0)
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    Free-Standing 12x14 Lattice Covered Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

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  • Free-Standing Pergola With Roof (1021.0)
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    Free-Standing 12x10 Pergola for Spa or Patio - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

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  • Pergola 12x24 Kit (2027.0)
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    House-Attached 12x24 Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,219
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  • DIY 2-Post Pergola Kit (2020.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 12' x 8' DIY 2-Post Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

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  • DIY Aluminum Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (2026.0)
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    Attached 12' x 20' DIY Aluminum Pergola w/ Maintenance-Free Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

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  • Pergola Off Back of House (2025.0)
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    12x18 Backyard Deck Pergola Attached to Home - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - 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).