Description
Key Features
☀️ Adjustable or filtered shade
Most 8×8 aluminum pergolas use:
- Fixed slats (stylish dappled shade), or
- Adjustable louvers (on higher-end models)
This gives you sun protection without fully blocking light or airflow.
🧱 Aluminum frame advantages
- Rust-resistant (important for Québec winters)
- Lightweight compared to steel
- Powder-coated finish resists fading and corrosion
- Low maintenance (no staining or painting like wood)
🌧️ Weather performance
- Handles rain well if slats are angled properly
- Snow must be cleared (not designed for heavy snow load)
- Wind resistance depends heavily on anchoring
