Purple Leaf 12x16 white
The best-reviewed model in our list, in white
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Is the Purple Leaf 12x16 white any good?
With 6.4 out of 10, the Purple Leaf 12x16 white ranks 23 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: 4.8 average rating, the best in our list, White stays cooler in direct sun. Weakness: No written warranty on the listing. Best for: A sunny patio next to a white or light-colored house.
In short
A 12 x 16 ft all-aluminum Purple Leaf in white on 4.33 in posts, with two louver zones opening to 90 degrees. It carries a 4.8 average on Amazon, the highest in our comparison. The listing does not say how the louvers turn, so we list Purple Leaf's usual pole.
Best for: A sunny patio next to a white or light-colored house
What we like
- 4.8 average rating, the best in our list
- White stays cooler in direct sun
- All aluminum, 72 mph when anchored
- 192 sq ft of shade
What we don't
- No written warranty on the listing
- White shows dirt and pollen fast
- Louver control is not stated on the listing
Specifications
| Size | 12 x 16 ft |
|---|---|
| Shaded area | 192 sq ft |
| Height | not published |
| Build | All aluminum |
| Louver control | Pole |
| Louver zones | 2 |
| Max louver angle | 90° |
| Wind rating | 72 mph |
| Snow rating | not published |
| Mounting | Freestanding |
| Drainage through posts | Yes |
| Side curtains included | No |
| LED lights | No |
| Color | White |
| 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.
Purple Leaf 12x16 white: common questions
Is the Purple Leaf 12x16 white any good?
With 6.4 out of 10, the Purple Leaf 12x16 white ranks 23 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: 4.8 average rating, the best in our list, White stays cooler in direct sun. Weakness: No written warranty on the listing. Best for: A sunny patio next to a white or light-colored house.
How big is the Purple Leaf 12x16 white?
It measures 12 x 16 ft, which gives you 192 sq ft of shade.
Does the Purple Leaf 12x16 white 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 12x16 white handle wind and snow?
The maker rates it for 72 mph winds when anchored. We found no snow rating, so open the louvers or clear heavy snow by hand.
What warranty comes with the Purple Leaf 12x16 white?
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 Purple Leaf 12x16 white cost?
The last price we saw was $2,779, about $14.47 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 12x16 white
Domi in aluminum, with louvers that open to 130 degrees
A 10 x 20 ft Purple Leaf with a published snow rating
A squarer 94AS for a deck or a lounge set
Head-to-head comparisons
- Domi 12x16 aluminum vs Purple Leaf 12x16 white ($2,599 against $2,779)
- Purple Leaf 10x20 louvered pergola vs Purple Leaf 12x16 white ($2,999 against $2,779)
- Purple Leaf 12x16 white vs Purple Leaf 94AS 10x16 ($2,779 against $2,899)