Vortextove 12x16 aluminum
A plain all-aluminum 12 x 16 with a crank
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Is the Vortextove 12x16 aluminum any good?
With 6.3 out of 10, the Vortextove 12x16 aluminum ranks 27 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: All aluminum, Hand crank. Weakness: No curtains or lights in the box. Best for: A buyer who wants a simple aluminum 12 x 16 and will add their own extras.
In short
Vortextove's 12 x 16 ft is all aluminum with a hand crank and louvers that open to 90 degrees. It weighs 393 lb and comes without curtains or lights.
Best for: A buyer who wants a simple aluminum 12 x 16 and will add their own extras
What we like
- All aluminum
- Hand crank
- 4.5 average rating
What we don't
- No curtains or lights in the box
- No wind rating
- No written warranty found
- Costs more than the AirWire at the same size
Specifications
| Size | 12 x 16 ft |
|---|---|
| Shaded area | 192 sq ft |
| Height | not published |
| Build | All aluminum |
| Louver control | Hand crank |
| Louver zones | not published |
| Max louver angle | 90° |
| Wind rating | not published |
| Snow rating | not published |
| Mounting | Freestanding |
| Drainage through posts | Yes |
| Side curtains included | No |
| LED lights | No |
| Color | Gray |
| Weight | 393 lb |
| 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: 6.3 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Vortextove 12x16 aluminum: common questions
Is the Vortextove 12x16 aluminum any good?
With 6.3 out of 10, the Vortextove 12x16 aluminum ranks 27 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: All aluminum, Hand crank. Weakness: No curtains or lights in the box. Best for: A buyer who wants a simple aluminum 12 x 16 and will add their own extras.
How big is the Vortextove 12x16 aluminum?
It measures 12 x 16 ft, which gives you 192 sq ft of shade.
Does the Vortextove 12x16 aluminum 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 Vortextove 12x16 aluminum handle wind and snow?
The maker publishes no wind rating for this model. We found no snow rating, so open the louvers or clear heavy snow by hand.
What warranty comes with the Vortextove 12x16 aluminum?
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 Vortextove 12x16 aluminum cost?
The last price we saw was $2,244, about $11.69 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 Vortextove 12x16 aluminum
All aluminum with a 65 mph rating
Domi in aluminum, with louvers that open to 130 degrees
The windy-yard Aoxun with a power outlet built in
Head-to-head comparisons
- Domi 12x16 aluminum vs Vortextove 12x16 aluminum ($2,599 against $2,244)
- Kozyard 12x16 aluminum vs Vortextove 12x16 aluminum ($2,048 against $2,244)