Arched Open Sky Pergolas

The natural beauty of this stylish Arched Open Sky Pergola will shelter your gatherings for years to come. Create a great room, dine outdoors, or just lounge by the pool under one of these handcrafted Pergolas.

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Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 14' L x 14' Arc W, California Redwood, Unattached, Electrical Wiring Trim for 2 Posts, Arched Roof without Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). 18" Overhang of Arches. Ends of arches with Same Roosevelt End Detail Work as Have the Supports and Slats. Pergola Installed in 2014. Photo Courtesy of J. Martin of Morgantown, Pennsylvania.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 10' L x 14' Arc W, Mature Redwood, Unattached, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Arched Roof without Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Stone, With Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of Randall & Florence W. of Willow Spring, North Carolina.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 20' L x 18' Arc W, California Redwood, Unattached, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Arched Roof without Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Stone, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9.5' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of David Gordon of Newport, Michigan.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 10' L x 14' Arc W, California Redwood, Unattached, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Arched Roof Without Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Stone, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, Custom Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of Glen Vick of Lafayette, IN. Table set under Pergola not built by Forever Redwood.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 10' L x 14' Arc W, California Redwood, Unattached, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Arched Roof without Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Wood, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9' Post Height [custom length for 2 posts], Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of Doug K. of Erie, Michigan.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 10' L x 14' Arc W, California Redwood, Unattached, 2 Posts - Electrical Wiring Cutout & Trim [see left most post for detail], Arched Roof without Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Stone, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant).

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Custom Options: 8' L x 14' Arc W, California Redwood, Unattached, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Arched Roof without Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor kit for Stone, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 10' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of Pat P. of Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 14' L x 12' Arc W, California Redwood, Unattached, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Arched Roof without Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Stone, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo courtesy of Jeff Bigler of Wailuku, HI.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 10' L x 12' Arc W, Douglas-fir, Unattached, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Arched Roof without Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Stone, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9' Post Height, Off-White Oil-Based Primer). Photo courtesy of D. Bochnovic of Henderson, North Carolina.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 16' L x 12' Arc W, California Redwood, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Arched Roof with Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Wood, No Ceiling Fan Base, with No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of B. McPherson of Billings, MT.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 15' L x 18' Arc W - Left, 8' L x 10" Arc W - Right, Mature Redwood, Unattached, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Also Shows a Custom Arbor Between the 2 Arched Pergolas. Photo Courtesy of Caras Nursery and Landscape

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 10' L x 20' Arc W, California Redwood, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Horizontal Decorative Trims on Posts, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of M. Castaneda of Pleasanton, CA.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 14' L x 22' Arc W, California Redwood, Unattached, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Arched Roof without Lattice Panels, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Stone, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9.5' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo courtesy of Douglas McGee of Clayton, New York.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 14' L x 12' Arc W, California Redwood, No Electrical Wiring Trim, No Decorative Trims on Posts, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9.5' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of M. Burke of BukleSomerset, NJ.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 14' L x 12 Arc W & 24' L x 15' W, California Redwood, No Electrical Wiring Trim, No Decorative Trims on Posts, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9.5' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of M. Burke of BukleSomerset, NJ.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 15' L x 14' Arc W, California Redwood, 1 Electrical Wiring Trim, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Hurricane, 1 Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of D. Cozzi of Reno, Nevada.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 16' L x 14' Arc W, California Redwood, 2 Electrical Wiring Trims, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, 2 Ceiling Fan Bases, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of J. Buck of Kansas City, Missouri.

Custom Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: Douglas-fir, 10' H Posts, 4-Post Anchor Kit for Gale-Wind, Transparent Premium Sealant). Shows custom wall anchor customization to attach to home (can be added upon request).

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 22' L x 15' Arc W, Douglas-fir, No Electrical Wiring Trims, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, 2' Overhangs by Custom Request, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 2 Posts are 10' H and the Posts on the Pony Wall are 5' H, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of J. Marca of Escondido, California.

Arched Open Sky Pergolas (Options: 12' L x 14' Arc W, California Redwood, 1 Electrical Wiring Trim, 4 Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Privacy Panels, No Curtain Rods, 9.5' Post Height, Transparent Premium Sealant). Custom decorative steel shading added by customer. Photo was taken one year after installation. Photo Courtesy of K. Cates of Oajland, California.

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Custom detail or design? Talk to one of our specialists to get the perfect solution!

Donâ€™t want to assemble? We can deliver and assemble anywhere in the Continental US.

The Arched Open Sky Pergola is a popular variation of our best selling Arched Pergola. Its graceful more open roof design can be built in almost any size and configuration imaginable. You will have a dedicated designer attached to your order so you can fine tune your pergola to the last detail before giving us the green light to build. And, if you need assembly help, we can assist as well.

Easy Sizing and Options: You don't have to figure it all out beforehand. Just estimate the size you think will work for the space. Then, check the wood grades and other options in the Build it Your Way section to the right of the large photo above. Our dedicated staff will send you a detailed drawing and you can then see what works and what needs fine tuning. We will stay with your ideas until you have something you completely love. Every detail can be customized as needed. If you want to add a detail or a size you do not see, just say the word.
Built to Last: We are a forest restoration company. We steward our lands and from the limited amount of lumber we harvest each year, we hand select the best, fattest timbers for your project. Everything is ridiculously over built. All real wood and steel - no plastic/vinyl/ compressed glue/plywood or flimsy hardware or nails. We have over 20 years experience building, shipping and installing shade structures all over the country.
Easy Design/Sizing Support: Your order's drawings are emailed within a couple days. Usually just a couple emails with our design team is all you need until every detail is the way you want.
Details Matter: All joints are notched so your pergola will never sag, warp, twist, or shrink. Each timber is finely sanded for a silky smooth finish. We use the best sealants on the market. We make the best wood shade structures you can buy. Check the competition carefully. Does any other manufacturer offer up to 30 year decay warranties?
You Install or We Install?: Once you sign off on your drawings, your Arched Open Sky Pergola kit is fully erected and finely finished in the shop for easy re-assembly. All the stainless steel hardware is included. Just bolt the timbers and panels back together. Most kits go back up in 6 to 8 hours with one helper. And, if you do not want to do the work, we can send our install team anywhere in the U.S.
Turnaround Time & Financing: We can build in 2 to 3 weeks, but we recommend ordering your garden pergolas 2 to 3 months in advance to have time to fine tune the details via the drawings. You can also take advantage of our 1/3rd deposit option on site to spread out the cash via a couple monthly payments.
Questions? - Download the ebook "Everything you Wanted to Know about Pergolas" for answers to frequently asked questions or please contact our Pergola Advisor.

ARCHED OPEN SKY PERGOLAS SPECIFICATIONS (PDF DOWNLOAD)

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT PERMITTING FOR PERGOLAS AND PAVILIONS

Specifications has the following sections, any of which you may go to directly by clicking on it:

DIMENSIONS & DRAWINGS (PROVIDED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION)

PRIVACY PANEL STYLES

PERGOLA HEIGHT (POST SIZE)

ELECTRICAL WIRING TRIM KIT

PERGOLA POST ANCHORING

POST DECORATIVE TRIM

CEILING FAN BASE

CURTAIN RODS

PRIVACY PANEL QUANTITY

FINISH OPTIONS

DIMENSIONS & DRAWINGS

We can customize our Pergolas to suit your needs. Just tell us what size and what options you want. Prior to building, we provide our customers with a detailed set of drawings based on their initial choices and sizes. The drawings are the perfect tool to show you all the details and dimensions. It allows you to double check everything to be sure it is exactly as you'd like before it is built. Drawings are emailed within 3 business days and we'll revise your drawings as needed to make sure all details and sizing issues are perfected prior to beginning construction.

Side View

Front View

Top View

Isometric View

Corner posts are 5 1/2" by 5 1/2" (standard sized 6x6s) and are recessed 12" in from roof dimensions (This can be adjusted to meet your needs just let us know).

Roof support timbers (lintels) and rafters are 1 7/8" x 7 1/2". If you prefer a different sizing or style write what you would like in the comments section or contact us.

Posts normally ship 9' long. 9 posts make the top of the roof 9' also and give you an 8' 4" clearance ("ceiling height") under the rafters. About 90% of our pergola customers go with the default 9' post height. If you'd like your pergola taller or shorter, just select Other Height and write in what you would like in the comments section.

The maximum roof size is 20' in either direction with a 4 post structure. The maximum span (with the standard timber sizes mentioned above) is 18' 2 1/2" on center between posts. Structures over 20' in any direction are built with an additional post to support roofs between 20 and 40 feet. For example, a 30' x 20' free standing pergola has 6 posts.

Forever Redwood Pergola kits are completely assembled in the shop prior to shipping to be certain everything fits together perfectly. All timbers are notched into one another to increase structural strength and to lock all your pergolas timbers in place so they will never sag, twist or move. There are hundreds of notches in the larger pergolas. Full notching is rarely practiced because it is labor intensive, but it is one of the secrets to a long lasting beautiful pergola.

All assembly hardware is included and is stainless steel.

Pergola (Roof) Size (ft)	Approx. weight
10 x 10	705 lbs.
10 x 12	795 lbs.
10 x 14	885 lbs.
10 x 15	930 lbs.
10 x 16	975 lbs.
10 x 18	1065 lbs.
10 x 20	1155 lbs.
12 x 12	903 lbs.
12 x 14	1011 lbs.
12 x 15	1065 lbs.
12 x 16	1119 lbs.
12 x 18	1227 lbs.
12 x 20	1335 lbs.

Pergola (Roof) Size (ft)	Approx. weight
14 x 14	1137 lbs.
14 x 16	1263 lbs.
14 x 18	1389 lbs.
14 x 20	1515 lbs.
15 x 15	1268 lbs.
15 x 18	1470 lbs.
15 x 20	1605 lbs.
16 x 16	1407 lbs.
16 x 18	1551 lbs.
16 x 20	1695 lbs.
18 x 18	1713 lbs.
18 x 20	1875 lbs.
20 x 20	2055 lbs.

For additional long-term structural strength, we add solid timber blocking in-between the dual support timbers as shown in the drawing below. With this blocking, the dual supports are in effect converted into one solid 5 3/4 inch x 61/2 inch or 7 1/4 inch x 6 1/2 inch timber as shown below:

Assembly instructions for: Arched Open Sky Pergolas

Assembly instructions for: Ways To Attach Your Pergola Posts to the Ground

All You Need is a Few Tools and a Friend.

Assembly is best done by two people and usually takes about half a day to a day, depending on size. Pergolas need a ratchet wrench, a hammer and a ladder to put them together. In some cases, you might need a drill to attach the posts into concrete. As with all our products, we preassemble pergolas in our shop to ensure everything fits together. All hardware is included and all parts are clearly labeled before it is shipped. We also include detailed step-by-step instructions.

Take a look at our assembly instructions below for specific details. If you plan to pour concrete to hold the posts, the project will require an additional half day prior to assembly. Please do the concrete pour a few days prior to assembly to allow the concrete to cure.

Installation Help.

Special talent is not required to re-assemble our pergolas. But, if you would like help, just let us know. We have our own team for installations in California, Nevada and Southern Arizona and a network of local contractors we recommend for farther afield.

Care: Your Forever Redwood Furniture will last for decades in year-round weather without maintenance.

Depending on the wood grade you choose, even with harsh year-round outdoor conditions, you can expect your furniture to last from ten to forty years without maintenance of any kind.

Being outside year-round is rough on any woods finish. The surface absorbs UV rays, pollution, constant variations in moisture and temperature and it also oxidizes. This is why most wood just doesn’t hold up and the surface color slowly changes towards a silver patina over the years. But, with Forever Redwood, you don’t have to worry. The silver patina is surface deep only (less than 1/64") and is not indicative of decay. Your set will last decades and is not compromised in any way by the surface color change. For example, we keep our display items as is without refinishing to show off this natural aging (we like the patina!).

Although Forever Redwood is maintenance-free, we recommended you take a few minutes as needed to clean by either hosing down and/or brushing/dusting away accumulated debris (no soap or chemicals needed). If you’d like to keep your set looking its best for decades, please go to: Care and Finish.

Keep the colors looking vibrant for decades.

A quick power washing every 5 to 10 years clears away the accumulated grim, UV surface burning and the old sealant in a few minutes. When power washing be careful not to spray close to the surface or you may cut into the grain of the wood. Once dry, go over any rough spots to smooth out and ready for sealing. You’ll need $2 and 10 minutes to do it. Pick up 2 sheets of sandpaper (one 100 grit and one 220 grit). Go over the spots with 100 grit for ten strokes or so and dust off. Then do the same with the fine 220 grit. Redwood sands easily. Dust off and you’re ready for sealing.

For best results, sand in the direction of the grain (same direction of the growth lines in the wood). For example, on a picnic tabletop, sand in the lengthwise direction of the boards. After sanding, choose any stain/sealant you like. Redwood takes well to most.

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