The L.A. Modern Pergolas, Custom Made from Redwood (2023)

The L.A. Modern Pergola was a custom job for a customer in L.A. Although we sometimes lack imagination naming our pergolas, we hope you find the design and construction quality to your liking. The L.A. pergola is built to order – you can dress her up with privacy panels and other accessories as you like. And, if you have no time for assembly, please ask about our White Glove Assembly service. Free nationwide shipping.

• Background:The L.A. Modern Garden Pergola is a variation on our Modern Louvered Garden Pergola design. Pergolas have been traditionally built using the best quality wood available and left to age in order to look like they have been there "forever".
• Easy Sizing/Options:Beginning with the Build it Your Way section next to the main photo, enter the size you think will work for the space. Then, check the wood grades and other options. Each 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. If you want to add a detail or a size not listed just say the word.
• Built to Last: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 and 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 5 days of receiving your order. Our drawing process is the ideal tool for you to select a shade structure of your dreams without figuring out every detail beforehand. Usually just a couple of emails with our design team is all you need to be sure that every detail is just the way you want.
• Details Matter:All joints are notched so your L.A. Modern Garden Pergola will never sag, warp, twist, or shrink. Each timber is finely sanded until it feels smooth. We use the best sealants on the market. We really do make the best wood shade structures you can buy anywhere. Check out our 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. Simply bolt the timbers back together. Most kits go back up in 6 to 8 hours with one helper (see Assembly & Care tab above). If you don't 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 give you time to fine tune the details via our drawing process. You can also take advantage of our 1/3rd deposit option to minimize on your down payment with a few monthly payments.

Questions? -Downloadthe ebook "Everything you Wanted to Know about Pergolas" for answers to frequently asked questions or please contact ourPergola Advisor.

THE L.A. MODERN PERGOLA SPECIFICATIONS (PDF DOWNLOAD)

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT PERMITTING FOR PERGOLAS AND PAVILIONS

Assembly Instructions for: The L.A. Modern 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 tolast 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.