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Evolution Pergolas Key Features

Key Features

DURABLE | Steel construction means resistance to fire and invulnerability to rotting, warping, splitting or sagging

LOW MAINTENANCE | Freedom from sanding, staining, painting and pesky insect damage

WEATHER RESISTANT | Dual-layer protected with galvanization and powder coating to provide protection that lasts

VERSATILE | Adaptable design lets you add cladding, lighting and more to create your desired ambiance

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16 Gauge Joist (Rafter/Beam)

Lengths:
12' - 144" (3658mm)
14' - 168" (4267mm)
16' - 192" (4877mm)
18' - 216" (5486mm)
20' - 240" (6096mm)

Evolution’s Joists are a familiar shape that install quickly and easily with minimal fasteners.

Beam

Lengths:
8' - 96" (2438mm)
12' - 144" (3658mm)
16' - 192" (4877mm)
20' - 240" (6096mm)

Evolution’s Beam has been engineered to achieve longer spans between supports, eliminating excessive posts and obstructed views.

Lateral Bracing/Purlin - 2"

Lengths:
10' - 120" (3048mm)
14' - 168" (4267mm)

Evolution's Purlins can be used on the top of Rafters for a traditional pergola look or cut down to be used as lateral bracing with the Lateral bracing brackets.

NEW! Arched Rafter Tail

Can be installed into the rafters or directly to the post for a more traditional pergola aesthetic.

NEW! 45 Degree Rafter Tail

Can be installed into the rafters or directly to the post for a more traditional pergola aesthetic.

NEW! Rafter Hanger Bracket

Used in a number of applications including installation of rafters to the outer beam support, outer beam support to post and 45 degree louvered rafter application.

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Post - 3.5" x 3.5"

Lengths:
8' - 96" (2438mm) NEW!
10' - 120" (3048mm)

Evolution’s steel post and brackets provide the perfect solution to support your pergola. The black powder coated posts look great on their own or can be customized with the trim of your choice.

NEW! Post - 5.5" x 5.5"

Lengths:
8' - 96" (2438mm)
20’ – 240” (6096mm)

Evolution’s steel post and brackets provide the perfect solution to support your pergola. The black powder coated posts look great on their own or can be customized with the trim of your choice.

NEW! Post - 7" x 7"

Lengths:
8' - 96" (2438mm)

Evolution’s steel post and brackets provide the perfect solution to support your pergola. The black powder coated posts look great on their own or can be customized with the trim of your choice.

Single Beam / Post Bracket

Lengths:
3.5” (89mm)
5.5” (140mm) NEW!

Used to secure post to single beam.

Double Beam / Post Bracket

Lengths:
3.5” (89mm)
5.5” (140mm) NEW!

Used to secure post to double beam.

Post Cap

Lengths:
3.5” (89mm)
5.5” (140mm) NEW!
7” (178mm) NEW!

Used with Purlins to provide a finished aesthetic.

NEW! Post/Anchor Bracket

Lengths:
3.5” (89mm)
5.5” (140mm)
7” (178mm)

Used to attach a post to a concrete surface.

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F-50 Bracket

Used to install Rafters and outer supports to post.

F-10 Bracket

Used to attach Purlins to the top of rafters.

NEW! Cladding Support (CS) Bracket

Used for attaching cladding privacy wall to pergolas.

Lateral Bracing Bracket

Used with Purlins to stiffen Pergolas.

NEW! Rafter Hanger Bracket

Used in a number of applications including installation of rafters to the outer beam support, outer beam support to post and 45 degree louvered rafter application.

Purlin Cap

Used to cover open ends of Purlins to provide a finished aesthetic for Traditional Pergolas.

Beam Cap

Covers open beams to provide clean, finished look and deter pests and animals.

Joist Cap

Used to cover Joist openings for a finished aesthetic.

Self-Drilling Screw 3/4" (19mm)

Black self-drilling metal screw.

Black Sand Aerosol Touch Up Paint

Color matching paint for powder-coated Evolution parts. Use to touch up any imperfections as well as covering and protecting cut ends.

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Black Sand

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Browse these examples of our steel pergolas built by others. Like what you see? Click on the image to download a bill of materials. Then you’ll know the parts needed to build something similar.

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Evolution Steel Pergolas are designed to last as long as your prefabricated, pre-engineered railing and composite/synthetic decking. Our structural steel is dual-layer protected with Galvanization and Powder Coating to provide protection that will last.

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