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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.

  • Vinyl Deck Pergola (31310)
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    13' x 10' Vinyl Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,913
    $6,913
    Starting at $5,913
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  • Wall-Mounted Pergola With Roof (31510)
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    15' x 10' Wall-Mounted Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,749
    $7,749
    Starting at $6,749
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  • Kit for a Pergola Over Jacuzzi or Deck (31515)
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    15' x 15' Pergola Over Jacuzzi or Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,097
    $9,097
    Starting at $8,097
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  • DIY Pergola for Deck or Patio (31520)
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    15' x 20' DIY Pergola for Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,086
    $15,086
    Starting at $14,086
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  • Attached Vinyl Pergola Kit (32015)
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    20' x 15' Attached Vinyl Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,307
    $11,307
    Starting at $10,307
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  • Mini Pergola (10707)
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    7x7 Mini Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,530
    $6,530
    Starting at $5,530
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  • DIY Small Pergola Kit (10710)
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    7x10 DIY Small Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,941
    $6,941
    Starting at $5,941
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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
    $7,074
    Starting at $6,074
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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
    $7,500
    Starting at $6,500
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  • DIY Garden Pergola Kit (10911)
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    9x11 DIY Garden Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,500
    $7,500
    Starting at $6,500
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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
    $6,856
    Starting at $5,856
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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
    $7,341
    Starting at $6,341
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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
    $7,341
    Starting at $6,341
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  • Slatted-Roof Pergola (11013)
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    10x13 Slatted-Roof Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,130
    $8,130
    Starting at $7,130
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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
    $8,289
    Starting at $7,289
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  • Lattice Roof Pergola (11111)
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    11x11 Lattice-Roof Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,496
    $8,496
    Starting at $7,496
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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
    $7,459
    Starting at $6,459
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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
    $8,313
    Starting at $7,313
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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
    $8,313
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  • Kit for Pergola Over Fire Pit, Grill or Outdoor Kitchen (11310)
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    13x10 Pergola Over Fire Pit, Grill or Outdoor Kitchen - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,803
    $8,803
    Starting at $7,803
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  • Custom Pool Pergola or Patio Pergola (11520)
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    15x20 Custom Pool Pergola or Patio Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,449
    $18,449
    Starting at $17,449
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  • Kit for Pergola in Patio (12015)
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    DIY Kit for 20x15 Pergola in Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,691
    $14,691
    Starting at $13,691
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  • Wall-Mounted Pergola Kit (41515)
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    15' by 15' Wall-Mounted Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,999
    $10,999
    Starting at $9,999
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  • Amazing Pergola for Shade (41510)
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    Amazing Pergola for Shade (15' by 10' Roof) - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,254
    $9,254
    Starting at $8,254
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  • Traditional Post and Beam Pergola Kit (41310)
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    13' by 10' Traditional Post and Beam Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,246
    $9,246
    Starting at $8,246
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  • Vinyl Pergola With Fan Mount (Optional) (41111)
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    11' by 11' Vinyl Pergola With Fan Mount (Optional) - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,737
    $8,737
    Starting at $7,737
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  • Small Rectangular Pergola (41109)
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    11' by 9' Small Rectangular Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,047
    $8,047
    Starting at $7,047
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  • DIY BBQ Pergola (41209)
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    12' by 9' DIY BBQ Pergola or Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,047
    $8,047
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  • Deck / Grill / Pizza Oven Pergola (41015)
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    10' by 15' Deck / Grill / Pizza Oven Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,120
    $9,120
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  • Covered Pergola Over Deck (41013)
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    10' by 13' Covered Pergola Over Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,087
    $9,087
    Starting at $8,087
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  • Small Pergola Over Grill or Deck (40911)
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    9' by 11' Small Pergola Over Grill / Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,444
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  • Modern Hot Tub Pergola (41009)
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    10' by 9' Modern Hot Tub Pergola or Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,779
    $7,779
    Starting at $6,779
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  • Small Pergola for Patio / Deck (40910)
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    9' by 10' Small Pergola for Patio / Deck - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,779
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  • Small-Space Pergola (40909)
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    9' by 9' Small-Space Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,779
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  • 15' x 15' Pergola (21515)
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    Modern 15 x 15 Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,961
    $13,961
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  • Modern Outdoor Pergola (21510)
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    15 x 10 Modern Outdoor Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,196
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    Starting at $11,196
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  • Patio or Outdoor Spa Pergola (21111)
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    11 x 11 Patio or Outdoor Spa Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,679
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  • Patio or Grill Pergola DIY Kit (21310)
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    13 x 10 Patio / Grill Pergola DIY Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,187
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    Starting at $11,187
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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

    Starting at $10,990
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  • Easy-Build Pergola Kit (21109)
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    11 x 9 Easy-Build Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,990
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  • 10x15 Pergola (21015)
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    Contemporary 10x15 Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,799
    $11,799
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  • Beautiful Pergola (21013)
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    Beautiful Pergola With 10x13 Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,666
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  • 9x11 Pergola (20911)
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    Modern 9x11 Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,021
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  • Simple Outdoor Pergola (20912)
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    9 x 12 Simple Outdoor Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,021
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  • Small Garden Pergola With Roof (21009)
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    10 x 9 Small Garden Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,356
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  • Small Vinyl Pergola (20910)
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    9 x 10 Small Vinyl Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,356
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  • Kit for a Pergola Over Doorway or Porch/Deck (20909)
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    9 x 9 Pergola Over Doorway or Porch - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,356
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  • Modern Outdoor Kitchen Pergola (21614)
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    16 x 14 Modern Outdoor Kitchen Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,759
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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).