Our Recommendation
For most Australian homeowners, an aluminium louvred pergola offers the best balance of durability, low maintenance, DIY-friendly installation, weather resistance and long-term value.
A pergola is a freestanding or wall-mounted outdoor structure that remains independent from the house. Modern aluminium louvred pergolas feature adjustable roof louvres, allowing you to control sunlight, ventilation, and rain protection. They are ideal for extending an existing outdoor living area, are highly DIY-friendly, require very little maintenance, and can be upgraded later with blinds, LED lighting, and other accessories.
Best for: Home renovations, outdoor entertaining, DIY projects, and homeowners looking for a flexible, low-maintenance outdoor living space.
A patio is a permanent roof structure that is built as part of the house or added as a fixed extension. It usually requires professional construction and offers permanent shelter but does not provide adjustable shade or ventilation. Installation is generally more complex, with higher labour costs and less flexibility for future modifications.
Best for: New home builds or major home extensions where a permanent roof structure is preferred.
A gazebo is a freestanding outdoor structure with a fixed roof, commonly used as a garden feature or separate relaxation area. While it provides shade and shelter, it is typically designed as a standalone outdoor structure rather than an extension of the home's living space.
Best for: Decorative garden spaces, parks, and dedicated outdoor seating or relaxation areas.
Our Recommendation
For most Australian homeowners, an aluminium louvred pergola offers the best balance of durability, low maintenance, DIY-friendly installation, weather resistance and long-term value.
Our Recommendation
If your pergola will be a major part of your outdoor lifestyle, we recommend choosing a motorised pergola. The convenience of remote operation, integrated LED lighting, and optional smart control significantly improves the overall user experience. If you're looking for the most cost-effective solution, the manual pergola remains an excellent choice with the same durable aluminium structure and weather protection.
Our Recommendation
If you're extending your existing outdoor entertaining area, a wall-mounted pergola usually provides the most seamless result. If you want complete flexibility or are creating a new outdoor living space away from the house, a freestanding pergola is generally the better choice.
OUTMOS offers one of Australia's widest ranges of standard pergola sizes, making it easy to find a pergola that suits your outdoor space without the cost of custom manufacturing.
Available Standard Sizes:
2 × 3 m; 2 × 4 m; 2 × 5 m; 3 × 3 m; 3 × 4 m; 3 × 5 m; 3 × 6 m; 3 × 7 m; 3 × 8 m; 4 × 4 m; 4 × 5 m; 4 × 6 m; 4 × 8 m
Our Recommendation
Based on years of experience, **we generally recommend choosing the largest pergola your space can comfortably accommodate**.
Although a larger pergola costs slightly more, it provides a significantly more usable outdoor living area. In real-life conditions, sunlight and rain rarely fall straight down, so the practical sheltered area is often smaller than the pergola's overall dimensions. Choosing a slightly larger size usually provides a much better long-term result.
Aluminium louvred pergolas are designed to provide a modern, low-maintenance outdoor living solution while giving you complete control over your outdoor environment.
OUTMOS pergola brackets are designed to make building a timber pergola faster, easier, and more accurate—even for first-time DIYers.
OUTMOS pergola brackets are compatible with a wide range of structural timber, giving you the flexibility to choose the wood that best suits your budget, design, and project requirements.
Popular options in Australia include treated pine, cypress, and hardwood. As long as the timber is structurally suitable and matches the bracket size, it can be used to build your pergola.
Construction timber is readily available from local timber suppliers and retailers such as Bunnings, making it easy to source the materials you need.
For outdoor applications, we recommend using treated timber or applying a protective exterior finish, such as stain, oil, varnish, or paint, to help improve weather resistance and extend the life of the timber.
OUTMOS aluminium pergolas are designed to be low maintenance, requiring very little ongoing care.
For most homeowners, occasional cleaning with water and a mild detergent is all that's needed to keep the pergola looking its best. The powder-coated aluminium frame is resistant to rust and corrosion, so it does not require painting, staining, or other regular treatments.
We also recommend periodically removing leaves and other debris from the louvres and integrated gutter system to ensure rainwater can drain freely. In most cases, simply opening the louvres will allow loose leaves to fall away, and any remaining debris can be rinsed away with water.
With basic cleaning and occasional gutter maintenance, your OUTMOS pergola will continue to perform well for many years.
Yes. OUTMOS aluminium pergolas are manufactured from premium 6005-T5 aluminium alloy, a material widely used in high-quality outdoor structures for its excellent strength and corrosion resistance.
The aluminium frame is also finished with a durable powder coating, providing additional protection against rust, corrosion, and everyday weather exposure. Unlike traditional steel structures, aluminium requires very little maintenance and is designed for long-term outdoor use in Australian conditions.
OUTMOS offers a comprehensive range of aluminium louvred pergolas to suit different budgets, outdoor spaces, and project requirements.
Pergola Series
Standard Sizes
We offer one of Australia's most comprehensive ranges of standard pergola sizes, including:
If none of our standard sizes suit your project, we also manufacture fully custom-sized pergolas to meet your exact requirements.
Installation Options
Choose from freestanding or wall-mounted pergolas. We can also customise the post layout to suit your site, including reduced-post configurations where appropriate.
Colours
Our standard colours include Textured Grey and White. We also offer custom powder-coated colours for custom-made pergolas.
Can I install LED lights myself?
Yes, but it depends on which pergola model you have.
If you're unsure which lighting option is best for your project, our team is happy to help you choose the most suitable pergola before ordering.
Are the louvres sloped? How does water drain from an OUTMOS pergola?
The answer depends on the pergola type.
Wall-mounted pergolas
Most OUTMOS wall-mounted pergolas are designed with a slight fall away from the house. The louvres run perpendicular to the wall, allowing rainwater to naturally flow away from the building toward the front of the pergola.
Please note that the standard (non-Heavy Duty) 3 × 6 m and 4 × 6 m wall-mounted models are exceptions and do not incorporate this built-in fall.
Freestanding pergolas
All OUTMOS freestanding pergolas are designed with level (non-sloping) louvres. The drainage system is engineered to operate effectively without requiring the roof to be installed on a slope.
How does the drainage system work?
When the louvres are fully closed, rainwater is collected by the integrated drainage channels built into the louvre system. The water then flows into the concealed perimeter gutters surrounding the pergola.
From the gutters, the water enters the internal drainage openings at the top of each post, travels down through the hollow posts, and finally exits through the drainage outlets at the base of the posts.
This concealed drainage design keeps all water management hidden within the pergola structure, providing a clean appearance while efficiently directing rainwater away from the outdoor living area.
OUTMOS aluminium pergolas can be securely installed on most flat, solid, and structurally sound surfaces.
Suitable installation surfaces include:
The pergola is secured using anchor bolts, so the supporting surface must be stable enough to safely carry the weight of the structure.
If your pergola is being installed on soil, grass, gravel, or other soft ground, we recommend constructing suitable concrete footings or a concrete slab before installation to provide a secure foundation.
If you are unsure whether your installation surface is suitable, our team is happy to provide advice before you place your order.