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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.

  • Custom-Built Pergola (11215)
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    12x15 Custom-Built Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,433
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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

    Starting at $12,500
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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
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  • Maintenance-Free Pergola Kit (41116)
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    11' by 16' Maintenance-Free Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,554
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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
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  • Custom Deck Pergola (31115)
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    11' x 15' Custom Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,719
    $7,719
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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
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  • Pergola Over Gas Fire Pit or Deck (41115)
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    Kit for 11' by 15' Pergola Over Gas Fire Pit or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,554
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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
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  • Kit for a Wall-Mounted Pergola Off Deck (31114)
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    11' x 14' Pergola Off Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,536
    $7,536
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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
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  • Open-Roof Pergola Kit (41114)
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    11' by 14' Open-Roof Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,399
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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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  • DIY Two-Post Pergola (31113)
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    11' x 13' DIY Two-Post Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,536
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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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  • Covered Pergola for Deck (41113)
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    11' by 13' Covered Pergola for Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,399
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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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  • Custom Attached Pergola (30915)
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    9' x 15' Custom Attached Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,710
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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
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  • All-Year-Round Pergola (40915)
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    9' by 15' All-Year-Round Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,120
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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
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  • 2-Post Pergola DIY Kit (30914)
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    9' x 14' 2-Post Pergola DIY Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,551
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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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  • Best Wind-Resistant Pergola (40914)
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    9' by 14' Best Wind-Resistant Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,087
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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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  • Kit for a Deck or Outdoor Hot Tub Pergola (30913)
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    9' x 13' Patio or Outdoor Hot Tub Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,551
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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
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  • 9x13 Pergola (40913)
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    9x13 Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,087
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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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  • Small Balcony Pergola (30907)
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    9' x 7' Small Balcony Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,527
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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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  • Kit for a Pergola Against House (30709)
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    7' x 9' Pergola Against House - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,751
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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
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  • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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  • 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
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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).