Buy for the furniture you will put under it, then check that the patio is big enough for the posts.
What fits
| Size | Area | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| 10 x 10 ft | 100 sq ft | A table for four, or two lounge chairs |
| 10 x 12 ft | 120 sq ft | A table for six with room to pull out chairs |
| 12 x 12 to 13 x 13 ft | 144 to 169 sq ft | A sectional and a coffee table |
| 12 x 16 ft | 192 sq ft | A table for six and a lounge set |
| 10 x 20 ft | 200 sq ft | A long table plus a grill zone |
| 14 x 20 to 12 x 24 ft | 280 to 288 sq ft | A whole patio or pool deck |
A dining table for six needs about 8 x 10 ft once the chairs are pulled out. Add a foot or two on every side so nobody bumps into a post.
How to measure
- Put the furniture where you want it.
- Mark the corners 1 to 2 ft outside the furniture.
- Check that each corner sits on solid ground: concrete, footings, or a deck built to take the load.
- Check the height: most kits stand 7 to 8 ft tall. Purple Leaf's 94AS is 94.3 in, Mirador's 80S 98.4 in.
Bigger is not always better
Big spans need three or four louver zones and stiffer beams, and they catch more wind. A 10 x 20 ft roof pulls much harder on its anchors than a 10 x 12. Check the wind rating before you go large.
If a fixed roof would also cover the space you measured, compare the two structures in louvered pergola vs. gazebo before you decide.
Browse by size: 10 x 12 ft, 12 x 16 ft, 200 sq ft and up.
