Mellcom 10x20 with curtains
Four louver zones over 200 sq ft, with curtains
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Is the Mellcom 10x20 with curtains any good?
With 6.4 out of 10, the Mellcom 10x20 with curtains ranks 25 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Four zones, open only the part you want, Curtains included. Weakness: Wind rating given as a range, we count only 50 mph. Best for: A long patio where you want curtains and zones for little money.
In short
Mellcom's 10 x 20 ft has an aluminum frame, steel louvers in four crank-operated zones, and curtains in the box. The listing gives the wind rating as a range, 50 to 80 mph. We score 50, the bottom of that range.
Best for: A long patio where you want curtains and zones for little money
What we like
- Four zones, open only the part you want
- Curtains included
- Hand crank
- 200 sq ft under $2,000
What we don't
- Wind rating given as a range, we count only 50 mph
- Steel louvers can rust where scratched
- No written warranty found
Specifications
| Size | 10 x 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Shaded area | 200 sq ft |
| Height | not published |
| Build | Aluminum frame, steel louvers |
| Louver control | Hand crank |
| Louver zones | 4 |
| Max louver angle | not published |
| Wind rating | 50 mph |
| Snow rating | not published |
| Mounting | Freestanding |
| Drainage through posts | Yes |
| Side curtains included | Yes |
| 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: 6.4 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Mellcom 10x20 with curtains: common questions
Is the Mellcom 10x20 with curtains any good?
With 6.4 out of 10, the Mellcom 10x20 with curtains ranks 25 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Four zones, open only the part you want, Curtains included. Weakness: Wind rating given as a range, we count only 50 mph. Best for: A long patio where you want curtains and zones for little money.
How big is the Mellcom 10x20 with curtains?
It measures 10 x 20 ft, which gives you 200 sq ft of shade.
Does the Mellcom 10x20 with curtains need to be anchored?
Yes. A louvered roof catches wind like a sail when the louvers are closed. Bolt the posts to a concrete patio or footings with the anchors the maker supplies. Wind ratings assume it is anchored that way.
Can the Mellcom 10x20 with curtains handle wind and snow?
The maker rates it for 50 mph winds when anchored. We found no snow rating, so open the louvers or clear heavy snow by hand.
What warranty comes with the Mellcom 10x20 with curtains?
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 Mellcom 10x20 with curtains cost?
The last price we saw was $1,850, about $9.25 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 Mellcom 10x20 with curtains
The windy-yard Aoxun with a power outlet built in
The highest wind rating on Amazon, with curtains
All aluminum with a 65 mph rating
Head-to-head comparisons
- Aoxun 12x16 aluminum with curtains vs Mellcom 10x20 with curtains ($1,800 against $1,850)
- Aoxun 16x12 aluminum with power outlet vs Mellcom 10x20 with curtains ($1,900 against $1,850)