Your garage is functional, but what if it was equally as beautiful as it was efficient? Most house plans don’t consider how to enhance the looks of an otherwise plain garage after installing the doors, but there is a component that can be added to this area that will improve the curb appeal and raise the value of your home: a vinyl eyebrow pergola.
If you have windows that could use a decorative splash, consider an eyebrow pergola over them as well. You’ll gain some shade which can help reduce the heat gain, and you’ll further enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of your home.
You are probably familiar with the term “pergola” when it refers to a stand-alone structure covering over a porch or deck, providing shade without using a full roof. An eyebrow pergola attaches to the side of the house above a window or garage and doesn’t require any vertical supports. It serves the same purpose as a normal pergola by adding shade to the area beneath, but it also adds a sense of style without taking up usable space.
Some of the advantages include:
There are many materials that can be used to build a pergola, among them wood, vinyl and metal. Wood is seen as the most accessible and user-friendly for weekend warriors — and for good reason:
However, there are serious drawbacks to using wood, even treated wood — the main one being lumber requires substantially more maintenance compared to other materials. You will have to paint or stain it every few years to keep it protected. Since a pergola is usually getting full sun exposure, the lumber will eventually dry out, resulting in cracks, splits, warping and sagging.
While steel pergolas are more durable compared to wood, steel is extremely heavy and must be painted to prevent rust. In addition, most people don’t have the tools necessary to build a project like an eyebrow pergola using steel.
A vinyl-covered wood pergola might appear to be the answer, but the wood on the inside is still a problem since it is subject to moisture and humidity. Therefore, it is also susceptible to sagging and warping, creating more work for you in the future.
After looking at the downfalls of the other material options, the solution is clear. The best option for your pergolas is a vinyl-wrapped aluminum structure. Aluminum reinforced vinyl pergolas are the top choice, as they:
These characteristics are unmatched, making installation and maintenance easier and allowing you to enjoy the structures for years to come without worrying about when they’ll need fixing.
Our eyebrow pergolas are made with 2’x6’ aluminum sleeves inside each vinyl rafter. The rafters attach to the home via a custom-manufactured joist hanger made to carry the weight and provide support for the pergola for the life of the product.
Heartland eyebrow pergola systems offer a unique louvered system that uses vinyl shade profiles at a 45° angle. That angle produces just the right amount of shade and it makes the pergola look great.
Many think that they can save money by purchasing an inexpensive wooden pergola or a vinyl system with wood inside, but the wood is always subject to deterioration. In a few years, problems will arise and the repairs could be costly, eventually requiring you to replace the entire structure.
In addition, homemade pergolas rarely have the louvers on top angled properly to block the sunlight, making them ineffective.
Our pergola kits take the guesswork out of installation. We provide CAD drawings and crystal clear installation instructions with every eyebrow kit. We even have a YouTube video series that walks you through the individual parts of a pergola kit and shows how they connect together. The PDF above is an example of the detail in our instructions.
There are opportunities to customize your kit. For instance, you can:
At Heartland Pergolas, we will do everything possible to make your experience flawless, including shipping anywhere within 48 states and offering multiple customization options. We have brochures fully explaining how our products work, how they are assembled and what the finished pergola should look like. Our customer service team is ready to help you choose the best product for your needs and get a quote to you ASAP.
Understand our service doesn’t end when we ship your pergola. Our team is available by phone to provide support until your pergola is completely installed. We guarantee you will hear back from us within 24 hours of contacting us.
To find out more, contact us today to get your project started.
Videos showing our installation process, from beginning to end.
How the blueprints for our pergolas get made.
We have people available to talk to you within 24 hours during our business hours.
Over the years, it's common to find some questions that come up again and again. Scroll through the question and answer bank on the right, and if your questions aren't answered by the end, you can get in touch using the phone number below!
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The dimensions of a Heartland Pergola refer to the width and depth of the pergola's roof. The pergola roof will include the beams and rafters, and on a traditional style pergola, will extend past the posts of your pergola.
For an example, a 14' x 14' pergola means that the overhead roof dimensions are 14' x 14'.
To figure out post spacing you will want to look at the specific CAD drawing for the pergola size you are looking for. Noting that a typical traditional style pergola will be built with the posts inset one foot from the end of your beams. Modern pergolas will NOT have an overhang.
Tip while planning - if your patio space is 14' x 14', most homeowners will opt to go a size larger on a Traditional Style Pergola so that the overhang of the pergola roof extends past the edge of your patio, rather than stopping even with it. A 14' x 14' patio would benefit from installing a 16' x 16' pergola (or greater) for optimum sun coverage.
We have the best of both worlds!
Aluminum base structure for extreme durability and strength paired with a vinyl exterior that makes your pergola maintenance super easy!
Many vinyl pergolas on the market are going to have no reinforcement or internal reinforcement by wood. Over time, that wood will rot, warp and sag. The aluminum inserts of Heartland Pergolas ensure that is never an issue for your pergola. It's a solid structure, easy to maintain and will last you for decades! We are so confidant in that fact that we offer a Lifetime Warranty.
You can purchase any of our pergola kits or eyebrow pergolas online through our website or order by calling in (563-345-6745) and talking to our sales team. If you are ordering a pergola with customizations outside of our pergola design tool, custom sizes or configurations, you will want to purchase by speaking with our team over the phone/email.
Upon ordering, either via our website or through our sales staff you will receive a docusign document emailed to you detailing all your options and pergola specs to sign off on before we send your pergola to fabrication.
Due to the custom nature of our product, we cannot accept returns. All pergola kits are made to order specifically for your space and requirements. We recommend you work directly with our team to discuss all potential site, climate, and installation requirements before you make your purchase to ensure that you get exactly the materials that you need.
We want you to be happy with your purchase, if there is a problem just reach out and we will work with you to make it right.
It doesn’t happen often but if you do find something missing or damaged, we will replace it immediately.
For all orders in the continental US, shipping is already included!
If you live outside of the continental US and would like a quote on shipping, please contact Elizabeth for a shipping quote!
Each kit will come with the corresponding instruction manual for that pergola. It will list step-by-step how to install, what tools are needed and show diagrams for the installation. You will also get your related CAD drawing for your pergola as well.
You are welcome to download the digital version of our instruction manuals ahead of time if you want to take a look at the process first!
We also have installation videos available 24/7 playable from YouTube Play List. Our Video Installation series will break down each step into a short video so you can see exactly how each step is completed.
VINYL AND ALUMINUM STRUCTURES LIMITED WARRANTY
Subject to the conditions and limitations listed herein, Heartland Pergolas warrants its vinyl structures to be free from defective workmanship and materials and, when subject to normal and proper use, against surface peeling, rot, structural damage from termites, splitting, flaking, rusting, and blistering, abnormal weathering or abnormal discoloration.
We have many customers who go the DIY route to install their pergola! If you have some basic building experience and knowledge with some simple tools, you can build a pergola.
We provide you with written installation instructions, video tutorials online, and the best customer service you can get!
You can watch our videos ahead of time to see if you feel comfortable working with the tools and materials needed to build your pergola. Our Installation Videos are divided up into short step-by-step clips that are to the point and show you exactly how each part is completed.
General guidelines for DIYers:
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