Steel and hybrid louvered pergolas compared
Galvanized, powder-coated steel, either throughout or as louvers on an aluminum frame. Steel is cheaper and stiffer, but rust starts wherever the coating chips. Touch up scratches right away and these last for years in a dry climate.
A steel 10 x 12 with a 5-year warranty
200 sq ft of steel louvers in three zones
The biggest steel model in our list
A square 13 x 13 in steel
288 sq ft with four louver zones
A crank and curtains for under $1,000
Four louver zones over 200 sq ft, with curtains
Aluminum frame and curtains for under $900
An aluminum frame with steel louvers, in white
Round pillars and drainage through them
The cheapest louvered pergola in our list
A wall-mounted steel pergola for the back of the house
Mirador's tall steel entry model
The 80S in the common 10 x 12 size