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Types of Pergola Kits

Wood Pergola Kits

Wood pergolas are made with thick wood posts and beams. Weather resistant wood, such as cedar, redwood, or pressure-treated pine must be used to build a pergola. The components can be joined with metal fasteners, such as Simpson Strong-Tie Fasterners, or by overlapping the wood components.

Aluminum Pergola Kits

Aluminum is a perfect material for exterior projects because it is lightweight, strong, easy to fabricate, and naturally resists corrosion.

Why install a backyard pergola?

Building a backyard pergola structure in your backyard is a great way to enhance your outdoor living space. If you want to highlight or define a destination space in your backyard, then you should consider adding a pergola. Pergolas can also provide shelter from the sun and wind. Building a pergola from a kit is a DIY project that most homeowners can tackle.

Pergola kits such as the Merge Outdoors Aluminum Pergola Kits kits are premium pergola structures that can be assembled in a weekend. Merge pergola kits feature powder-coated frames and can include powered ceiling louvers, canvas top, privacy side panels, and more. Plus, the Merge