Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel
A wall-mounted steel pergola for the back of the house
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Is the Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel any good?
With 5.2 out of 10, the Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel ranks 35 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Fixes to the house, two fewer posts, 160 sq ft at a modest price. Weakness: Needs a solid wall, check your siding and local permits. Best for: A patio right outside the back door of a house with a solid wall.
In short
Posts on one side, a ledger on the house wall on the other, 10 x 16 ft in steel with a pull sling. Fixing it to the house keeps the patio door clear of posts. You need a solid wall or ledger board, and many towns want a permit for an attached structure.
Best for: A patio right outside the back door of a house with a solid wall
What we like
- Fixes to the house, two fewer posts
- 160 sq ft at a modest price
- 63.5 mph wind rating and a 10 in snow figure
What we don't
- Needs a solid wall, check your siding and local permits
- Pull sling instead of a crank
- Steel needs coating touch-ups
- No written warranty found
Specifications
| Size | 10 x 16 ft |
|---|---|
| Shaded area | 160 sq ft |
| Height | not published |
| Build | All steel |
| Louver control | Pull sling |
| Louver zones | not published |
| Max louver angle | not published |
| Wind rating | 63.5 mph |
| Snow rating | Rated for 10 in of snow |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted |
| Drainage through posts | Yes |
| Side curtains included | No |
| LED lights | No |
| Color | Gray |
| Weight | not published |
| Warranty | not published |
Sources: the maker's specs and the product page on Amazon.com. Ratings for wind and snow are the maker's own claims. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 5.2 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel: common questions
Is the Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel any good?
With 5.2 out of 10, the Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel ranks 35 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Fixes to the house, two fewer posts, 160 sq ft at a modest price. Weakness: Needs a solid wall, check your siding and local permits. Best for: A patio right outside the back door of a house with a solid wall.
How big is the Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel?
It measures 10 x 16 ft, which gives you 160 sq ft of shade.
Does the Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel need to be anchored?
Yes. One side bolts to your house wall or a ledger board, and the free posts need anchoring to a concrete slab or footings. Check the wall can take the load before you order.
Can the Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel handle wind and snow?
The maker rates it for 63.5 mph winds when anchored. On snow the listing says: Rated for 10 in of snow.
What warranty comes with the Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel?
We found no written warranty on the listing or the maker's site. Amazon's return window still applies, so check the parts as soon as the boxes arrive.
How much does the Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel cost?
The last price we saw was $1,600, about $10.00 per square foot. Prices move often and most louvered pergolas ship free, but check the delivery terms on a box this heavy.
Alternatives to the Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel
A square 13 x 13 in steel
The 80S in the common 10 x 12 size
200 sq ft of steel louvers in three zones
Head-to-head comparisons
- Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel vs Domi 13x13 steel, gray ($1,600 against $1,475)
- Aoxun 10x16 wall-mounted steel vs Mirador 80S 10x12 ($1,600 against $1,699)