Retractable Canopy Pergola

If you are looking for a stout, modern pergola design with the maximum flexibility in shading options, the Retractable Canopy Pergola is your best bet. Our Retractable Canopy Pergola can be small enough to use on your porch, and large enough to have as a stand-alone party or chill out space in your backyard. Just ask us how to customize it for you!

NEW OPTION: By popular demand, Forever Redwood is now working with 2 Retractable Shade Canopy companies. More information at this link.

Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 25' L x 16' W, Attached to House by Custom Request, No Privacy Panel, California Redwood, 8" x 8" Posts by Custom Request, 8.5 ft Post Height, No Electrical Wiring Trim, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Curtain Rods, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of J. Kennedy of San Jose, California.

Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 12' L x 12' W, No Privacy Panel, Douglas-Fir, 9ft Post Height, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Gale Wind Anchor Kit, No Post Decorative Trim, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Curtain Rods Transparent Premium Sealant).

Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 30' L x 12' W, No Privacy Panel, Mature Redwood, 8 x 8 Posts by Custom Request, 10 ft Post Height, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, No Post Decorative Trim, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Curtain Rods, Transparent Premium Sealant, Overhang of Supports by Custom Request). Photo Courtesy of J. Herr of Venice, CA.

Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 16' L x 15' W, No Privacy Panel, Douglas-Fir, 9.5 ft Post Height, 1 Electrical Wiring Trim, Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, No Post Decorative Trim, 1 Ceiling Fan Base, 4 Curtain Rods, Off-White Oil-Based Primer). Photo Courtesy of M. Tiffany of Palm Springs , CA.

Custom Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 20' x 12', Mature Redwood, Posts Anchor Kit for Hurricane, Extra Thick Lumber by Custom Request, Transparent Premium Sealant). Retractable Shade Canopies Added by the Customer. Photo Courtesy of D. Ruprecht of Hollister, CA.

Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 14' L x 10' W, No Privacy Panel, California Redwood, 9ft Post Height, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, No Post Decorative Trim, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Curtain Rods, Coffee-Stain Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of D. Kim of Rancho Mission Vieja, CA.

Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 18' L x 14' W, No Privacy Panel, California Redwood, 10' Post Height, 1 Electrical Wiring Trim, Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, No Post Decorative Trim, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Curtain Rods Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of D. Evans of Los Angeles, California.

Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 14' L x 12' W, No Privacy Panel, California Redwood, 9 ft Post Height, No Electrical Wiring Trim, Replaced Our Anchor Kit with a Knife Plate Connector System to Achieve a More Modern Way to Attach the Posts, No Post Decorative Trim, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Curtain Rods, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of B. Sill of Edina, Minnesota.

Custom Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 40' L x 14' W, 1 Privacy Panel Louvered, Douglas-fir, With Louvered Panels in the Center Section of the Roof, 10 ft Post Height, No Electrical Wiring Trim, No Post Decorative Trim, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Curtain Rods, with Gray Primer). Photo Courtesy of R. Clark of Carmel Valley, California.

Custom Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 40' L x 14' W, 1 Privacy Panel Louvered, Douglas-fir, With Louvered Panels in the Center Section of the Roof, 10 ft Post Height, No Electrical Wiring Trim, No Post Decorative Trim, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Curtain Rods, Custom Paint). Photo Courtesy of R. Clark of Carmel Valley, California.

Custom Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit (Options: 23' L x 12.5' W, Custom Lattice Entryway, California Redwood, 8.5 ft Post Height, No Electrical Wiring Trim, No Ceiling Fan Base, No Curtain Rods, Post Anchor Kit for Concrete, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of D. Morris of Phoenix, Arizona.

Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit. (Options: 24' W x 40' L, Douglas-fir, 8-post kit for Concrete, Transparent Premium Sealant). Photo Courtesy of El Paseo Tennis Club of Valencia, CA.

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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 Forever Redwood Retractable Canopy Pergola is an excellent shade solution. You can build the lovely modern pergola structure any size you need and with our partnership with Infinity Canopy's retractable shade systems you can adjust the amount of shade you need in seconds.

We are a turnkey one stop shop: We will design and size your pergola with you, build, deliver and install anywhere in the Continental U.S. If you are a Do it Yourselfer, you can put up most kits in one day since they ship pre-marked and finished in pieces that have been assembled in the shop beforehand.
The Retractable Canopy Pergola is a thick timber design hybrid that combines the retractable shade canopies made by Infinity Canopy (www.infinitycanopy.com). We do not provide the canopy directly, but instead, send your approved final design to Infinity Canopy so they can custom size your shade solution and add the options you like (fabric color, etc.).
The key to a successful long-term pergola project begins with the wood quality, then includes sizing, orientation, design and construction details. For example, the key to maximizing shade while maintaining as open a roof line as possible is to orient the main roof timbers north and south so that the sunrays are blocked as the sun rises and sets over the main roof rafters in the morning and late afternoons.
Each Wooden Pergola is built your way. Our dedicated staff of designers and consultants stay with your ideas until we have something you are completely in love with. Every detail can be a standard option or customized as needed. If you want to add a detail or a size you do not see, just say the word.
We are a forestry company. We hand select the best, fattest timbers from our forestlands for your project. Everything is ridiculously over built. All real wood and steel - no plastic/vinyl/ compressed glue/plywood or flimsy hardware or nails. Nothing lasts longer than California Redwood outdoors. 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. The drawings are ideal so you don't have to figure it out beforehand. 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 really do make the best wood shade structures you can buy anywhere. 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 Pergola is fully erected and finely finished in the shop for easy re-assembly. All the stainless steel hardware is included. Just bolt the timbers back together. Most kits go back up in 6 to 8 hours with one helper (see Assembly & Care tab above). 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 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.

To find out more about our one-of-a-kind Retractable Shade Canopy Pergola Kit, or any of our other products, give us a call today, or shoot us an email here.

Questions? - Download the ebook "Everything you Wanted to Know about Pergolas" for answers to frequently asked questions or please contact our Pergola Advisor.

RETRACTABLE CANOPY PERGOLA 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 (PROVIDED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION)

When we receive any Pergola order, we will provide you with a detailed set of drawings based on the options and sizes chosen. The drawings will clearly show all the details and dimensions from 3 different angles. They are an excellent tool for 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.

Below are some examples of drawings sent to prior customers:

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 5 3/4". 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: Retractable Canopy Pergola

Assembly Instructions for: How to Anchor Your Pergola

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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