How to Choose the Right Cedar Pergola
The right pergola comes down to two decisions: size and aesthetic. Cedar construction, Pro-Tect tested wind resistance, and a PowerPort are consistent across every model in the lineup. What differs is the footprint, the design character, and whether you want a built-in entertaining feature like the Ashland's serving bar.
Size: What Footprint Do You Need in Your Pergola?
A pergola that defines a dining area for four to six people needs roughly 100 square feet of coverage. A pergola that covers a full patio lounge setup needs 140 to 200 square feet. Measure your available space first and account for 2 to 3 feet of clearance on all sides before landing on a footprint.
The entry point in the lineup is the Brockton 10x14 and Somerville 10x14, both delivering 140 square feet of overhead coverage with over 100 square feet of usable interior space at 7 feet of interior clearance. The Ashland 10x14 matches that footprint at 14ft x 10ft x 7ft 11in overall with the addition of a built-in 20"x84" serving bar. For larger footprints, the Beaumont line covers 12x14, 12x16, and 12x20 options. The 12x14 Beaumont and 12x16 Beaumont are the right picks for larger patio setups, and the 12x20 Beaumont is the largest pergola in the lineup at 240 square feet of coverage with six heavy-duty support posts.
Aesthetic: Which Pergola Design Fits Your Backyard?
The four pergola styles in the lineup have distinct visual characters.
The Brockton is the modern option. Hidden rafter and beam joinery, contemporary evenly spaced rafters, and a rich dark walnut cedar finish. The right call for backyards with a clean contemporary aesthetic.
The Somerville is the traditional option at the same footprint and price point. A multilevel roof trellis, classic archway, and barnwood cedar finish. The right call for established garden settings and traditional home exteriors.
The Ashland is the entertaining-focused option. A multilevel trellis and archway design with a 6x6 post structure and a built-in 20"x84" serving bar at bar height. The right call for buyers who want a pergola that doubles as an outdoor bar setup.
The Beaumont is the traditional large-footprint option. Dual structural corbels, multilevel roof trellis, 6x6 posts, and a brilliant light brown cedar finish in 12x14, 12x16, and 12x20 configurations. The right call for buyers who need more coverage than a 10x14 provides and want a classic aesthetic.
What All Our Cedar Pergola Kits Have in Common
Every pergola in this lineup is built from 100% cedar lumber. Cedar is naturally resistant to rot and decay without chemical treatments and holds up through years of outdoor exposure.
All posts use powder-coated steel anchoring plates and concrete anchors for structural stability. All are Pro-Tect tested to withstand winds up to 100 mph when properly anchored.
All include a removable PowerPort with three electrical outlets and three USB ports mountable to any post. Power source not included. All of them ship for free in the continental US. All are backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
Browse the full lineup above or call us at 724-234-3344 with questions before you order.
