These kits are convenient and can save time and ... between your roof beams and cross members. With a welded metal framed pergola, it will usually be rated to withstand wind of up to 130 miles ...

That is not the case with the Dura-Trel Kingston Pergola Kit ($548), which comes with metal posts that fit inside the vinyl for extra durability. Particularly lightweight and easy to assemble ...

Metal - metal pergola frames are available from specialist manufacturers. They come in kits that can be bolted together and designs can be made to measure. Select the site for your pergola carefully.