Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze
The cheapest Purple Leaf, in bronze
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Is the Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze any good?
With 6.8 out of 10, the Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze ranks 15 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: All aluminum at an entry price, Bronze suits a brick or earth-tone house. Weakness: Snow rating given only as 2.4 in, which is very little. Best for: A first louvered pergola on a sheltered patio in a mild climate.
In short
Purple Leaf's entry model: 10 x 12 ft, all aluminum on a 4.5 in frame, handle-operated louvers and a bronze finish. It gets the brand's buyer reviews at a price close to the steel kits.
Best for: A first louvered pergola on a sheltered patio in a mild climate
What we like
- All aluminum at an entry price
- Bronze suits a brick or earth-tone house
- 70 mph wind rating when anchored
- Written 1-year warranty
What we don't
- Snow rating given only as 2.4 in, which is very little
- Lighter 4.5 in frame than the 94AS line
- No curtains or lights
Specifications
| Size | 10 x 12 ft |
|---|---|
| Shaded area | 120 sq ft |
| Height | not published |
| Build | All aluminum |
| Louver control | Handle |
| Louver zones | not published |
| Max louver angle | not published |
| Wind rating | 70 mph |
| Snow rating | Rated for 2.4 in of snow |
| Mounting | Freestanding |
| Drainage through posts | Yes |
| Side curtains included | No |
| LED lights | No |
| Color | Bronze |
| Weight | not published |
| Warranty | 1 years |
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: 6.8 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze: common questions
Is the Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze any good?
With 6.8 out of 10, the Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze ranks 15 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: All aluminum at an entry price, Bronze suits a brick or earth-tone house. Weakness: Snow rating given only as 2.4 in, which is very little. Best for: A first louvered pergola on a sheltered patio in a mild climate.
How big is the Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze?
It measures 10 x 12 ft, which gives you 120 sq ft of shade.
Does the Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze 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 Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze handle wind and snow?
The maker rates it for 70 mph winds when anchored. On snow the listing says: Rated for 2.4 in of snow.
What warranty comes with the Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze?
1 year from the maker. Warranties often cover the frame but not the paint or the moving parts, so read the terms.
How much does the Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze cost?
The last price we saw was $1,523, about $12.69 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 Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze
All aluminum with curtains and netting in the box
An aluminum frame with steel louvers, in white
The tallest Purple Leaf, in the most common size
Head-to-head comparisons
- Domi 10x12 aluminum with curtains vs Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze ($1,700 against $1,523)
- Domi 10x13 aluminum frame, white vs Purple Leaf 10x12 bronze ($1,400 against $1,523)