Walmart Is Selling a $2,100 Aluminum Pergola for Just $480, and Shoppers Say It 'Works Amazingly'
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Between spring storms and summer sun, the elements can be a real impediment to enjoying time in your backyard. A pergola that keeps your patio furniture from getting soggy from the former and provides shade from the latter is a welcome addition to any unprotected backyard, deck, or patio, and Walmart has a great one for nearly 80% off the normal price.
The Aecojoy 10 x 14 Hardtop Aluminum Pergola is just $480 right now, a 77% price cut on a product that’s earned nearly 200 five-star ratings out of 340 total. Shoppers seem particularly enamored with how “easy to assemble” and “very sturdy” it is and that it “looks great” when finished. It comes in tons of sizes, but the 10-by-14 foot option is both an exceptionally great deal and a size that we suspect will be wildly popular with lots of different folks.
Aecojoy 10 x 14 Hardtop Aluminum Pergola in White, $480 (was $2,100) at Walmart
The powder-coated aluminum frame attaches directly to the side of your building and slants out, supporting a paneled, rigid polypropylene roof that’s strong enough to hold up to 7 inches of snow. It provides water and sun protection to 140 square feet of outdoor space and is built to last thanks to triangle supports in the corners, stabilizing brackets at the bottom of the legs, criss-crossing aluminum roof supports, and the simple fact that it has the support of whatever building it’s bolted to.
“We have an open deck to the door we use. I wanted a little shelter so we wouldn't open the door to feet of snow,” wrote one shopper. After buying and building this pergola, the verdict is in. “It works amazing. The snow slides right off it. It provides shade in the sun.” All in all, they wrote that they are “definitely happy with the purchase” and that it’s “well worth the money” they paid, which is quite likely more than it costs right now.
Another shopper wrote that their pergola had weathered a very different kind of storm quite nicely. “Tropical Storm Debbie had come through, and the rain and wind were no problem at all.” It “holds up quite well,” and, despite the low, low price, this thing is “no joke” in terms of durability.
The Aecojoy 10 x 14 Hardtop Aluminum Pergola is a sturdy, versatile structure that can add a lot of protection to a yard. As April showers subside and hot, sunny weather moves in, don’t miss your chance to enhance your space at such a steep discount.