{"product_id":"zen-pergolas-diy-freestanding-pergola-kit-shade-canopies","title":"Zen Pergolas DIY Freestanding Pergola Kit with Shade Canopies | Steel Bracket Kit for 4x4 or 6x6 Lumber | Up to 24' x 24'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-rewrite\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-intro\"\u003eThis DIY kit gives you the hardware to build a four-block freestanding pergola — nine posts, steel brackets, and four shade canopies — in sizes up to 24' x 24', using standard 4x4 or 6x6 lumber you source locally. The brackets are laser-cut, pre-drilled steel, and the knitted HDPE canopies block up to 95% of UV rays while letting rain pass through instead of pooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section why-choose\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy Customers Choose This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"icon-list why-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBuild a freestanding, 9-post pergola in any size up to 24' x 24'\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBrackets sized for standard 4x4 or 6x6 lumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFour shade canopies included, in sizes from 8' x 8' to 12' x 12'\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLaser-cut, laser-welded steel brackets with a premium weather coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStainless steel #12 wood screws included\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBrackets backed by a 5-year warranty; canopies by a 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section highlights\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"highlight-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eComplete Bracket Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe kit includes 9 post base brackets, 4 corner 3-arm brackets, 4 middle 4-arm brackets, and 1 central 5-arm bracket — the full frame hardware for a four-block pergola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"highlight-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSteel, Built for Weather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBrackets are made from premium 12-gauge steel in the 6x6 size or 14-gauge steel in the other sizes — laser-cut, laser-welded, finished with a premium weather coating, and pre-drilled for securing wood and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"highlight-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eHDPE Shade Canopies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe four canopies are fade-resistant 180 GSM high-density polyethylene knitted fabric that blocks up to 95% of UV rays and is semi-permeable, so rain does not pool on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"highlight-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eStraps and Mounts Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEach canopy side has 4 straps to keep the canopy tight and prevent drooping, and mounting brackets and screws are included to secure the straps to the corner brackets and roof beams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"highlight-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSized Your Way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eChoose 4x4 or 6x6 brackets and canopy sizes from 8' x 8' to 12' x 12'. Canopies measure 4 inches shorter than the stated size to allow room for mounts and straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZen Pergolas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIY pergola bracket kit with shade canopies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePergola Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreestanding, 9 posts, 4 blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24' x 24'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBracket Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x4 or 6x6 lumber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSteel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-gauge (6x6 size) or 14-gauge steel, laser-cut and laser-welded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCanopy Fabric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 GSM HDPE knitted fabric, fade-resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCanopy Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8' x 8', 8' x 10', 8' x 12', 10' x 10', 10' x 12', 12' x 12' ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV Block\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 95% of UV rays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 post base brackets, 4 corner 3-arm brackets, 4 middle 4-arm brackets, 1 central 5-arm bracket, 4 shade canopies with mounting brackets, stainless steel #12 wood screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLumber; anchoring hardware for post base brackets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-year on brackets, 1-year on shade canopies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShips From\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoise, Idaho\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section ideal-for\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"icon-list ideal-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDIY builders putting up a pergola without a contractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBackyards needing shade over a patio, deck, or garden seating area\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFreestanding installations set away from the house\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eProjects built around standard 4x4 or 6x6 lumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section important-info\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLumber and the anchoring hardware for securing the post base brackets to a solid foundation are not included and must be purchased locally. Stainless steel #12 wood screws are included in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnchor the post bases to a solid foundation and follow the kit instructions during assembly. Check local building codes and permit requirements for freestanding structures before you build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCanopies measure 4 inches shorter than their stated size to allow room for mounts and straps; plan your layout with that allowance in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs lumber included in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo. Lumber and anchoring hardware are purchased locally. The kit includes all brackets, four shade canopies with mounting brackets, and stainless steel #12 wood screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat sizes can I build with this kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe four-block, nine-post layout builds in sizes up to 24' x 24'. Canopy sizes run from 8' x 8' to 12' x 12', and brackets come in 4x4 or 6x6 sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the brackets made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe brackets are premium steel — 12-gauge for the 6x6 size and 14-gauge for other sizes — laser-cut and laser-welded, with a premium weather coating and pre-drilled holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow much sun do the canopies block?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 180 GSM HDPE knitted canopy fabric blocks up to 95% of UV rays. 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