Mirador 111S Round 10x20 vs Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens
Mirador 111S Round 10x20
Best for: A long patio where the look of the posts matters
Last price we saw
$3,399
Score 5.4 out of 10
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Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens
Best for: A west-facing patio that takes the evening sun and needs privacy on the sides
Last price we saw
$3,629
Score 6.4 out of 10
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Our verdict
- Per square foot the Mirador 111S Round 10x20 costs less ($17.00 against $18.90).
- Build: the Mirador 111S Round 10x20 is aluminum frame, steel louvers, the Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens is all aluminum. Aluminum does not rust where the coating chips, steel does.
- The Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens carries the higher wind rating (72 mph against 70 mph).
- Only the Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens comes with side curtains.
- On overall score the Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens comes out ahead (6.4 to 5.4).
| Mirador 111S Round 10x20 | Purple Leaf 94AS 12x16 with shade screens | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,399 | $3,629 |
| Price per sq ft | $17.00 | $18.90 |
| Size | 10 x 20 ft | 12 x 16 ft |
| Shaded area | 200 sq ft | 192 sq ft |
| Height | not published | 94.3 in (7.9 ft) |
| Build | Aluminum frame, steel louvers | All aluminum |
| Louver control | not published | Pole |
| Louver zones | not published | 2 |
| Max louver angle | 90° | 90° |
| Wind rating | 70 mph | 72 mph |
| Snow rating | not published | not published |
| Mounting | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Drainage through posts | Yes | Yes |
| Side curtains included | No | Yes |
| LED lights | No | No |
| Color | Charcoal | Gray |
| Weight | not published | 645 lb |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
| Score | 5.4 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |