Manual control
Hand-operated adjustable louvers, perimeter beams, integrated gutters, concealed post drainage, base plates, and configuration-specific hardware.
Manual louvered roof · 10×10 starting configuration
Launch price · 30% below compare-atStandard Manual Louvered Pergola
Standard keeps the roof mechanical: turn the louvers by hand for shade or ventilation, with no roof-motor circuit to coordinate. It suits buyers who value a simpler control package over push-button operation.
$4,089$5,841Starting price for freestanding 10×10 in Graphite. Product only; tax, site work, unloading, anchors, permits, and installation are separate unless quoted.
What is included
A Simple Roof Package With Real Specifications
Verified profile envelope
150×150×2.2 mm columns, 165×40×1.8 mm crossbeams, 175×35×1.2 mm flap/louver profile, and 83.75×65×1.3 mm crossbeam sink.
Order documentation
Final quote, approved shop drawing, packing list, finish selection, motor/electrical exclusions, shipping scope, and project design criteria.
10×10 base configuration
Standard Package BOM Summary
The commercial BOM identifies the system scope without pretending every size has the same louver count or fastener quantity. The approved packing list controls the delivered quantity.
- 4 × 150 mm square aluminum columns and base assemblies
- 4 × perimeter beam / gutter assemblies cut for the selected footprint
- 175 mm adjustable louver blades; quantity set by approved roof module
- Manual drive linkage and operating handle
- Internal drain components, seals, corner connectors, and assembly hardware
- Graphite powder-coated finish; alternate finishes confirmed in writing
| Aluminum | Extruded 6063-T6 design basis; temper and mill certificate confirmed in order documents. |
|---|---|
| Default height | 2.7 m / 8 ft 10 in nominal before project-specific approval. |
| Layout | Freestanding base price; attached layouts require wall-connection review. |
| Drainage | Integrated beam channels routed through compatible posts. |
| Engineering | No published wind, snow, anchor, or span capacity is implied by profile dimensions alone. |
Pricing basis: the published 10×10 compare-at and launch amounts are Max Pergola reference prices for the base manual package as of August 9, 2026. The accepted written quote controls the selected configuration and final price.
Everyday operation
Manual Louvered Pergola: How It Works
A manual louvered pergola changes the roof angle through a hand-operated linkage. There is no roof motor, control box, remote, or dedicated motor circuit in the Standard base package.
Choose shade, airflow, or rain position
Use the operating handle to rotate the blades from open ventilation to angled shade or the documented closed position. Open louvers release warm air and keep the patio visually connected to the sky. An intermediate angle blocks more direct sun while preserving airflow. Closing the blades sends ordinary rainfall toward the perimeter gutters and compatible post drains; it does not turn the patio into conditioned indoor space.
The mechanism should move smoothly without forcing it. Remove leaves, ice, or other obstructions before operation, and follow the supplied care instructions for cleaning, fasteners, seals, and moving points. Never add leverage to the handle or operate a roof that is frozen, damaged, or visibly out of alignment.
What the manual choice changes
Standard removes motor and control coordination from the base roof package. That can simplify early planning for a compact yard, a rental property, or a project where the owner values direct control over automation. It does not remove the need to confirm foundations, anchors, wind and snow criteria, roof drainage, permits, unloading, or a capable assembly crew.
Place the operating point where an adult can reach it safely without moving furniture or standing on a chair. The approved shop drawing should also show roof direction, drain exits, nearby walls, doors, eaves, utilities, and clearances before production.
Best-fit projects
Where the Standard Package Makes Sense
Smaller outdoor rooms
A 10×10 starting footprint can define a conversation area, bistro table, grill-adjacent prep zone, or pair of loungers without turning a small yard into one large structure. Measure the furniture in use, chair pullback, circulation paths, and post clearances rather than choosing from nominal dimensions alone.
Budget-led planning
The manual roof starts below the motorized packages because it omits the powered drive and control scope. Compare the complete installed project, including delivery, unloading, foundations, anchors, labor, permits, tax, and drainage work. A lower kit price does not make those site costs disappear.
Simple ownership priorities
Owners who do not need remote operation, lighting preparation, or smart-home integration may prefer fewer electrical components. Manual operation still requires routine visual checks, cleaning, drainage care, and prompt attention if the linkage becomes difficult to move.
Package comparison
Standard vs Pro: Choose the Control Experience
The shared decision is not simply price. It is whether the roof should be operated by hand or by a documented motor and control package.
| Decision | Standard | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Roof operation | Manual linkage and handle | Motorized drive and quoted control interface |
| Electrical planning | No roof-motor branch circuit in the base package | Power route, qualified electrical work, controls, and inspection may be required |
| Lighting preparation | Not part of the Standard base scope | Perimeter LED preparation is listed; fixtures and electrical scope must still be confirmed |
| Best fit | Direct operation, compact spaces, and a lower starting product budget | Frequent roof adjustments and remote-control convenience |
| Shared requirements | Site measurements, design criteria, foundations, anchors, drainage, delivery, assembly, and approved order documents | |
Move to Pro when powered convenience is worth the additional electrical and control planning. Stay with Standard when a manual louvered pergola already delivers the shade and ventilation behavior the project needs.
Before deciding, imitate a normal week. Note how often the roof would change between breakfast, afternoon heat, dinner, and rain; who will operate it; whether the handle location stays accessible; and whether future lighting is likely. Then compare the same size, foundation, delivery, and installation scope. That exercise separates a useful motor upgrade from an option that would rarely be used.
Standard FAQ
Questions About a Manual Roof
Are manual louvers hard to operate?
A correctly assembled, unobstructed manual roof should move through its documented range with the supplied handle and ordinary adult effort. Required force varies with configuration. Stop if the mechanism binds, becomes unusually heavy, or is obstructed; do not force it or add leverage.
Does Standard work without electricity?
The base roof operation is manual, so it does not need a roof motor circuit. Any separately quoted lighting, outlets, heaters, or other powered accessories still require their own approved electrical scope.
Can I upgrade a manual louvered pergola later?
Do not assume a field motor conversion will be compatible. If future motorization matters, request that requirement before production so the frame, drive, wiring routes, controls, warranty, and price can be reviewed in writing.
Is the closed louver roof waterproof?
The closed blades, gutters, and post drains are intended to manage ordinary rainfall when installed and maintained correctly. Wind-driven rain, extreme weather, condensation, splash, clogged drainage, seals, and site grading can still introduce water. The structure is not represented as a conditioned waterproof room.
Ready to price the whole project?
Send the postal code and site conditions with the configuration.
Your request becomes a tracked project record, so size, finish, load inputs, and follow-up stay connected. Include the measured furniture zone, intended post locations, foundation information, roof direction, drain preferences, delivery access, and any future accessory plans. Those facts make the Standard quote easier to compare with installation and site-work bids.
