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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.

  • Attached White Pergola (2087.0)
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    Kit for a Large 28' x 24' Pergola Attached to Building - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $25,897
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  • Pergola Deck Shade DIY Kit (2085.0)
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    Kit for Building a 28' x 18' Pergola Fixed to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,476
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  • Vinyl & Metal Pergola Attached to House (2082.0)
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    28' x 12' Vinyl & Metal Pergola Attached to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,732
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  • Kit for Building Pergola on the Deck (2081.0)
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    Kit for a 28' x 10' Pergola Off House Wall - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,316
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  • Privacy Pergola for Deck (2080.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 28x8 Deck Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,517
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  • 20-Foot Pergola (2066.0)
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    Attached 20-Foot Pergola With Roof (20' x 20') - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $15,153
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  • Attached-to-House Pergola (2061.0)
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    20' x 10' Attached-to-House Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,267
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  • Deck-Top Pergola Attached to House (2077.0)
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    24x24 Deck-Top Pergola Attached to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $21,019
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  • House-Attached Pergola (2060.0)
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    20' x 8' Lightweight Pergola for Deck - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,175
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  • Patio/Deck Pergola (2075.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 24x18 Patio/Deck Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,363
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  • DIY Pergola Off House (2072.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 24' x 12' DIY Pergola Off House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $11,191
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  • White Pergola With Overhang (2071.0)
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    Attached 24' x 10' Shade Pergola on Deck - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,827
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  • Wall-Mounted Vinyl Pergola Kit (2070.0)
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    24x8 Wall-Mounted Vinyl Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,298
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  • White Pergola Attached to House (2067.0)
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    20' x 24' Pergola Attached to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,317
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  • Wall-Mounted Pergola Kit (2065.0)
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    20' x 18' Wall-Mounted Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,033
    $12,033
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  • 16x20 Pergola (2046.0)
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    Vinyl 16x20 Pergola With Slatted Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,540
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  • Off-House Pergola (2047.0)
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    16' x 24' Off-House Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $16,599
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  • Pergola With Roof Attached to House (2057.0)
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    18' x 24' Pergola With Roof Attached to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $17,129
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  • Pergola Kit Attached to House (2056.0)
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    Kit for Building 18x20 Vinyl Pergola on Deck - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,977
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  • White Vinyl & Aluminum Pergola Kit (2051.0)
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    18x10 Wall-Mounted 2-Post Cantilever Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,946
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  • Wall-Mount Pergola (2050.0)
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    18' x 8' Wall-Mount Pergola With Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,844
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  • Kit for a Pergola on Back Deck (2037.0)
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    House-Attached 14x24 DIY Vinyl Pergola - Aluminum Frame w/ All-Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $14,259
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  • 14x10 Pergola (2031.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 14x10 Two-Post Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,709
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  • 16x18 Pergola (2045.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 16x18 Pergola With Roof - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $10,047
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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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  • 14x18 Pergola (2035.0)
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    Kit for 14' x 18' Pergola Attached to Wall of Home - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,809
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  • 14x20 Pergola (2036.0)
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    Kit for Wall-Mounted 14x20 On-Deck Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $12,605
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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

    Starting at $5,877
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  • Pergola Attached to a House (2016.0)
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    Rectangular 10' x 20' Pergola Attached to a House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,350
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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

    Starting at $11,659
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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

    Starting at $8,352
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  • 10' Tall Pergola (2011.0)
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    Home-Attached 10' Wide x 10' Deep x 10' Tall Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,741
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  • White Covered Pergola (2007.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 8' x 24' Simple Pergola on Deck - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $9,922
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  • Attached Deck Pergola (2006.0)
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    8x20 Attached Deck Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $8,851
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  • Kit for Vinyl & Aluminum Pergola on Deck (2005.0)
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    House-Attached 8' x 18' 2-Legged Pergola Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,698
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  • Pergola That Attaches to the House (2017.0)
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    Kit for a 10' x 24' Pergola That Attaches to the House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

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  • Pergola Attached to Front of House (or Back of House) (2003.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 8' x 14' 2-Pole Pergola - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,033
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  • Cantilever Pergola Attached to House (2015.0)
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    10' x 18' Cantilever Pergola Attached to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $7,083
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  • Attached Two-Legged Pergola (2013.0)
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    Beautiful 10x14 Wall-Mounted Aluminum Pergola With All-Vinyl Exterior - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,376
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  • Kit for Pergola Over Deck (2004.0)
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    All-Inclusive Kit to Build 8' x 16' Pergola Over Deck - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $6,157
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  • Pergola Attached to House (2002.0)
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    Attached 8x12 Pergola With Roof DIY Kit - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,887
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  • Kit for Pergola on Small Deck (2001.0)
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    8x10 Small Pergola Attached to House - Vinyl Exterior w/ Aluminum Frame - Made in USA

    Starting at $5,544
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  • 8' by 8' Pergola (2000.0)
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    Wall-Mounted 8' by 8' Pergola With Roof - 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).