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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.

  • Metal Pergola Kit w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (21612)
    Save up to $1,000 CHRISTMAS SALE: 20% OFF

    16 x 12 Vinyl & Metal Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,931
    $12,931
    Starting at $11,931
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  • 14x14 Pergola With Roof (21414)
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    14x14 Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,747
    $13,747
    Starting at $12,747
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  • Maintenance-Free Pergola (21212)
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    12 x 12 Maintenance-Free Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,679
    $11,679
    Starting at $10,679
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  • DIY Modern Pergola (21210)
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    12 x 10 DIY Modern Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,990
    $10,990
    Starting at $9,990
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  • Custom-Build Pergola Kit (21216)
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    12 x 16 Custom-Build Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,500
    $12,500
    Starting at $11,500
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  • Modern Vinyl Pergola (21016)
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    10 x 16 Modern Vinyl Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,799
    $11,799
    Starting at $10,799
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  • Modern Pergola With Roof (21610)
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    16 x 10 Modern Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,196
    $12,196
    Starting at $11,196
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  • Small Covered Pergola (41210)
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    12' by 10' Small Covered Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,047
    $8,047
    Starting at $7,047
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  • Metal-Frame Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (21416)
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    14 x 16 Metal-Frame Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,949
    $13,949
    Starting at $12,949
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  • Heavy-Duty Pergola Kit (21410)
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    14 x 10 Heavy-Duty Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,187
    $12,187
    Starting at $11,187
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  • Metal Modern Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (21412)
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    14 x 12 Vinyl & Metal Modern Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,921
    $12,921
    Starting at $11,921
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  • Attached Modern Pergola (41016)
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    10' by 16' Attached Modern Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,120
    $9,120
    Starting at $8,120
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  • Modern BBQ Pergola (21214)
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    12 x 14 Modern BBQ Pergola or Patio Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,344
    $12,344
    Starting at $11,344
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  • Shade Pergola Attached to House (41012)
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    10' by 12' Shade Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,444
    $8,444
    Starting at $7,444
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  • Modern Patio Pergola (21014)
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    10 x 14 Modern Patio Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,666
    $11,666
    Starting at $10,666
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  • 10-Foot-Tall Pergola (21010)
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    10 Foot Wide x 10 Foot Deep x 10 Foot Tall Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,356
    $10,356
    Starting at $9,356
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  • Modern Slatted Pergola (21012)
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    10 x 12 Modern Slatted Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,021
    $11,021
    Starting at $10,021
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  • Modern Attached Pergola (41610)
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    16' by 10' Modern Attached Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,254
    $9,254
    Starting at $8,254
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  • Modern 2-Post Pergola (41410)
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    14' by 10' Modern 2-Post Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,246
    $9,246
    Starting at $8,246
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  • Modern Deck Pergola (41414)
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    14' by 14' Modern Deck Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,801
    $10,801
    Starting at $9,801
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  • Modern Pergola Kit (41412)
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    14' by 12' Modern Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,979
    $9,979
    Starting at $8,979
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  • Kit for a Modern Pergola in Front of House (or Back) (41216)
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    12' by 16' Modern Pergola in Front of House (or Back) - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,554
    $9,554
    Starting at $8,554
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  • 12x14 Pergola (41214)
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    12x14 Pergola Attached to House - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,399
    $9,399
    Starting at $8,399
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  • Modern Vinyl Pergola (41014)
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    10' by 14' Modern Vinyl Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,087
    $9,087
    Starting at $8,087
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  • One-Sided Pergola (41010)
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    10' by 10' One-Sided Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,779
    $7,779
    Starting at $6,779
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  • Extra Large Pergola (13224)
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    32x24 Extra Large Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $36,636
    $36,636
    Starting at $35,636
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  • Oversized Pergola (13220)
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    32x20 Oversized Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $32,560
    $32,560
    Starting at $31,560
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  • Large Backyard Pergola (13218)
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    32x18 Large Backyard Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $21,661
    $21,661
    Starting at $20,661
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  • DIY Metal Pergola Kit With All-Vinyl Exterior (13210)
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    32x10 DIY Metal Pergola Kit w/ Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,524
    $16,524
    Starting at $15,524
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  • Metal Pergola Structure w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (13208)
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    32x8 Vinyl & Metal Pergola Structure - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,399
    $14,399
    Starting at $13,399
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  • Large Pergola With Roof (12820)
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    28x20 Large Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $29,114
    $29,114
    Starting at $28,114
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  • Long Narrow Pergola (12808)
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    28x8 Long Narrow Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,149
    $13,149
    Starting at $12,149
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  • Large Metal Pergola w/ All-Vinyl Exterior (13216)
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    32x16 Large Metal Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $19,457
    $19,457
    Starting at $18,457
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  • Patio or Backyard Pool Pergola (13214)
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    32x14 Patio / Backyard Pool Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $18,980
    $18,980
    Starting at $17,980
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  • Pergola With Overhangs (13212)
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    32x12 Pergola With Overhangs - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,001
    $17,001
    Starting at $16,001
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  • Large Covered Pergola (12424)
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    24x24 Large Covered Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $25,331
    $25,331
    Starting at $24,331
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  • Prefabricated Pergola Kit (12818)
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    28x18 Prefabricated Pergola Kit - Made in USA

    Starting at $19,304
    $19,304
    Starting at $18,304
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  • Freestanding Pergola With Roof (12824)
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    28x24 Freestanding Pergola With Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $32,466
    $32,466
    Starting at $31,466
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  • Kit for Pergola by Pool, Patio or Garden (12812)
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    28x12 Pergola by Pool or Patio - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,439
    $15,439
    Starting at $14,439
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  • DIY Outdoor Pergola Kit (12814)
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    28x14 DIY Outdoor Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,069
    $17,069
    Starting at $16,069
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  • Pergola With Partial Roof (12810)
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    28x10 Pergola With Partial Roof - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,011
    $15,011
    Starting at $14,011
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  • Free-Standing Metal Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior (12018)
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    20x18 Free-Standing Metal Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,896
    $15,896
    Starting at $14,896
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  • Heavy-Duty Metal Pergola w/ Premium Vinyl Exterior (12008)
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    20x8 Heavy-Duty Metal Pergola w/ Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,850
    $11,850
    Starting at $10,850
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  • Best Shade Pergola on the Market (12010)
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    Sunset's Best Shade Pergola (20x10 Roof) - Made in USA

    Starting at $13,043
    $13,043
    Starting at $12,043
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  • Patio or Outdoor Cooking Pergola (12416)
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    24x16 Patio / Outdoor Cooking Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,136
    $17,136
    Starting at $16,136
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  • Open-Air Pergola (12414)
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    24x14 Open-Air Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,760
    $16,760
    Starting at $15,760
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  • Kit for Building a Pergola in the Backyard (12412)
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    Kit for 24x12 Pergola in the Backyard - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,381
    $15,381
    Starting at $14,381
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  • Patio or Poolside Pergola (12410)
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    24x10 Patio / Poolside Pergola - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,004
    $15,004
    Starting at $14,004
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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).