You're currently viewing the Description tab. Please note that there are several other tabs: CAD Drawing, Video, Picture Gallery, Q&As, Shipping & Delivery and Assembly Info. About this Pergola Configuration Type: Free-standing with 4 posts (see the attached-to-house version of this pergola)Style: Traditional (see the modern version of this pergola without overhangs)Dimensions: 16' wide x 12' deep x 10' tall - shade is maximized when the pergola is oriented so sunlight comes from the width side (flip-flop the width & depth)Interior Structure: Heavy-duty aluminum frameExterior Color & Material: White vinyl (see the tan version of this pergola)Warranty: Lifetime warrantyShipping: HALF OFF for a limited time ($500 savings) Schematics: Click here to view/download CAD drawings Want a different configuration? Complete this 20-second wizard to be taken directly to the pergola kit matching your space and preferences. Please note that the pictures shown on this page are representative of various configurations of Sunset Pergolas and do not necessarily depict the exact configuration offered on this page. All-Inclusive Pergola Kit Sunset Pergola kits include EVERYTHING you'll need for a 100% complete, fully-assembled pergola. This 16x12 foot freestanding pergola kit includes the following key components (text is color-coded to match image): 4 Posts: 5" square, 7" square or 10" round with heavy-duty aluminum frame 4 Beams: 2" x 6" with heavy-duty aluminum frame 8 Rafters: 2" x 6" with heavy-duty aluminum frame 24 Beam/rafter end caps: 2 per beam, 2 per rafter (style selected above) 8 Purlin Holders: 2" x 3.5" 16 Purlin holder end caps: 2 per purlin holder 34 Shade Purlins: 7/8" x 3" (assumes 75% shade option is selected) 68 Shade purlin end caps: 2 per shade purlin All hardware & fasteners needed to assemble the pergola (stainless steel), except hardware for securing the posts to a secure base (as this varies) Click image to enlarge Why a Sunset Pergola? Sunset Pergolas offer the perfect combination of quality, beauty and affordability. The all-vinyl exterior is elegant and virtually maintenance-free, and the aluminum frame is both structurally strong and rust-proof. Heavy-Duty Aluminum Frame Sunset Pergolas are built to last - and to stay beautiful - for decades. The sturdy aluminum frame ensures that your pergola will not sag, bow, bend, break or rust over time. The half-inch thick welded post base and stainless steel fasteners will hold your pergola securely in place, even in extreme weather conditions. The posts (columns) can easily be trimmed to your preferred height and attached to virtually any surface (deck, concrete slab, pillar or footing). Premium Vinyl Exterior With such quality on the inside, do you think we would skimp on the outside? Absolutely not! The exterior of every piece (the posts, beams, rafters and shade purlins… everything!) is made of premium extruded vinyl that is as beautiful as it is durable. Anyone who has ever had both a vinyl fence and a wooden fence knows how much easier it is to clean and maintain vinyl. Our pergolas are virtually maintenance-free and are guaranteed to never chalk, pit, discolor or become brittle. Sunset Pergolas are manufactured right here in the USA and are protected by a lifetime warranty. Order a free sample or read more about our high-quality materials. Not Quite What You're Looking For?Is this pergola configuration almost what you want… but not quite perfect? No problem! You’re looking at one of thousands of unique pergola configurations we offer! So there’s absolutely no need to "settle" for this configuration when you can have exactly what you want!Use our interactive design tool to quickly find a pergola that is perfectly suited to your space, lifestyle and preferences. You can choose the pergola type (freestanding or attached), pergola style (traditional or modern), width and depth dimensions, color (white or tan vinyl), width and style of posts (columns), level of shade provided (50%, 75% or 90%), style of end caps, and much more. Beyond all that, if you're looking for an odd-sized or non-rectangular-shaped pergola, we can build those too! Just give us a call at 877-760-6992 and we'll give you a custom quote. Lifetime WarrantyWe’re so confident your Sunset Pergola will look beautiful for decades that we have no hesitation backing it with a limited lifetime warranty. Click here to read through the warranty information. Easy Assembly: DIY or Installed For YouAssembling a Sunset Pergola is quite simple and straightforward. Even novices with little to no construction experience can bang it out in a day or two. You don’t need any specialized tools, either. We provide fully-illustrated installation instructions (see these simplified instructions), several demo videos (for the more complicated steps) and will even provide live help via FaceTime or Skype for free (if needed).Or you can hire an installer near you to assemble and install your pergola for you. Check out this list of installers throughout the country who have 1) completed our installation training course, 2) passed a test we administer, and 3) already installed our pergolas multiple times (in most cases).Click here for more details and FAQs about assembling your Sunset Pergola.Where To Next? CAD Drawing Video Picture Gallery Q&As Shipping & Delivery Assembly Info CAD DrawingTraditional Freestanding 16' x 12' Pergola KitThe following CAD drawing shows the default installation configuration, which is to install the posts such that the beams and rafters extend 12 inches beyond the outside edge of the posts, creating a 12-inch overhang.Each of the posts can, however, be installed further out (such that the post's outer edge is flush with the beams' and rafters' outer edges resulting in no overhang) OR further in (as much as 3 feet in, creating a 3-foot overhang).See the pictures below the CAD Drawing for a side-by-side comparison of a traditional pergola with and without overhangs. Standard Installation With Overhangs This picture shows the standard installation with posts installed 12" in from the end of the beams and rafters, creating 12" overhangs. Overhangs can be as much as 36 inches. Alternate Installation No Overhangs This picture shows an alternate installation with posts installed flush with the end of the beams and rafters (and with flat end caps), resulting in no overhangs. Learn more here. Where To Next? Description Video Picture Gallery Q&As Shipping & Delivery Assembly Info
