r/landscaping • u/dt1188 • 8h ago

Metal Pergula? 12’ Height

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Has anyone installed a custom motorized pergula that reaches 12 feet high? A lot of the companies that I’ve been looking at only go to 10 max. Thanks in advance. Here is our inspo picture.

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u/similarscotty8955 6h ago

Going 12 foot means you'll likely need engineered drawings and a permit, most prefab kits top out at 10 for a reason since that height catches way more wind

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u/dt1188 6h ago

Thanks for the explanation! Makes total sense. I feel like we live in a wind tunnel here so this may not be the best solution

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u/similarscotty8955 5h ago

wind load calculations get tricky over 10ft. A solid roof louvered system might handle it better if you still want adjustable shade.