Rate what matters to you and see how cedar, pine, aluminum, vinyl and steel compare.
These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual materials, soil, site, local rules and conditions. Only a yard visit can confirm what a project needs, and we give you a written scope and price before any work begins.
Upkeep, look, budget, strength and moisture.
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How each material ranks for you.
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It is a simple comparison that follows your priorities. We confirm choices at the visit.
Cedar is beautiful but needs upkeep, so it ranks lower if you want low maintenance.
Yes. Many designs combine two materials.
Pergola Lumber and Materials CalculatorEnter the size and post count to see posts, beams, rafters and the board feet to plan for.Try it 
Pergola Shade CalculatorPick the rafter spacing and cover to see how much sun gets through and how it changes by hour.Try it 
Pergola Footing and Concrete CalculatorEnter the post count and footing size to see cubic yards, bags of concrete and the depth to plan for.Try it 
Pergola Project Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it 
Material Selection and SamplesWood, aluminum, vinyl and steel compared side by side, with real samples so you can see and feel…Explore 
Aluminum and Vinyl PergolasLow-maintenance pergolas that do not rot, need no staining and keep their clean lines season after season.Explore 
Cedar and Wood PergolasWarm, natural timber structures in cedar and other woods, finished to bring out the grain and built to…Explore Call us and we will walk the yard and give you a clear plan, drawings and a written scope.
