JIAKE manufactures and directly supplies standard and custom aluminum louvered pergolas to homeowners, dealers, importers and contractors. Send your project location, site dimensions, mounting type and selected accessories, and our factory team can help review a suitable starting configuration.
Quick louvered pergola size guide
| Size | Typical use | Example layout |
|---|---|---|
| 3 × 3 m | Compact patio or café seating | Two to four seats |
| 3 × 4 m | Family dining or small lounge | Four-to-six-person table |
| 3 × 5 m | Medium patio | Dining or lounge arrangement |
| 3 × 6 m | Long patio or hospitality area | Long table or repeated seating |
| 4 × 5 m | Large residential or hotel terrace | Dining and lounge zones |
| 4 × 6 m | Large garden or commercial space | Eight-plus seats or two zones |
| 5 × 6 m | Large residential or commercial area | Multiple furniture groups or divided zones |
| Custom | Irregular or attached site | Project-specific plan |
These layouts are examples. Confirm actual furniture dimensions, clear paths and post positions before ordering.
Start with what will go beneath the pergola
Before measuring the installation area, decide how the covered space will be used. Common plans include an outdoor dining set, lounge furniture, an outdoor kitchen or barbecue, poolside seating, hotel or restaurant tables, vehicle shade, or a mixed-use commercial area.
Use the actual furniture dimensions. A six-person dining table needs more than the tabletop footprint: allow room to pull out occupied chairs and walk behind them. If dining and lounge zones will share the roof, sketch both areas before choosing the outside dimensions.
How should you measure the pergola installation site?
Do not record only the overall length and width of the site. We recommend confirming the following information:
- The usable width and depth of the installation area
- The positions of walls, eaves, doors, windows and steps
- The finished ground level and slope
- The drainage direction and drain locations
- The possible positions of the pergola posts
- Whether the pergola will be wall-mounted
- Any trees, pipes, cables or other obstructions
- The delivery route and access to the installation area
Measure the site at several points. Some walls and garden boundaries are not completely parallel, so measuring only one position may result in dimensional errors.
If you can provide site photographs, a floor plan or architectural drawings, JIAKE can more accurately determine whether a standard-size or custom-size pergola is suitable.
How much clearance should you leave around a pergola?
The pergola dimensions should not be exactly the same as the available site dimensions. Allow sufficient space for:
- The actual footprint of the posts and base plates
- Doors and windows to open normally
- Comfortable circulation around the structure
- Windproof roller blinds to lower without hitting furniture
- Drainage outlets to connect with the planned ground drainage area
- Motor, lighting and electrical installation and maintenance
- Clearance from eaves, wall lights and air-conditioning equipment
If the site boundaries are tight, send accurate dimensions and site photographs to JIAKE so the available space can be checked before the product configuration is confirmed.
Who is a 3 × 3 m pergola for?
A 3 × 3 m pergola suits a compact patio, garden corner, poolside loungers or small café area. It commonly accommodates a small four-person table, two lounge chairs with a coffee table, or a compact sofa.
It works best for one clear purpose. Choose a larger footprint if you need both dining and lounging.
Why is 3 × 4 m a popular family size?
The extra metre makes this format more flexible than 3 × 3 m. It can suit a four-to-six-person dining table, an L-shaped sofa, or a compact cooking-and-seating arrangement.
It is a practical starting point where comfortable daily use matters but the garden footprint is limited.
When should you choose 3 × 5 or 3 × 6 m?
These longer formats suit narrow terraces, building façades and hospitality seating. They can cover a long table, continuous lounge seating, several two-person tables, or an outdoor kitchen followed by dining.
JIAKE coordinates the roof modules, posts, motors and drainage from the finished dimensions and selected options.
What fits beneath a 4 × 5 or 4 × 6 m pergola?
These larger footprints suit villas, hotels, restaurants and spacious gardens. They can support dining and lounge zones, an outdoor kitchen with seating, several commercial tables or a poolside area.
Check that posts remain clear of doors, circulation routes and key sightlines.
Standard size or custom size?
If the site is regular and a standard footprint provides enough space for furniture and circulation, a standard size is usually the most direct choice.
A custom-size pergola is more suitable when:
- The site width or depth does not match a standard size
- The pergola must connect accurately to a building wall
- An irregular patio must be covered
- Doors, windows, steps or other structures must remain clear
- Several pergolas must be arranged continuously
- A commercial project requires a coordinated seating layout
- Windproof roller blinds, glass doors or other enclosures require specific openings
- An architect or contractor has supplied fixed dimensions
Before custom production, confirm the final external dimensions, post positions, colour, accessories and mounting method.
How does a freestanding pergola affect sizing?
A freestanding pergola is supported by its own posts and can be installed in a garden, beside a pool, on a patio or in another open area.
When choosing the size, consider:
- Circulation space around the pergola
- Post foundations and fixing positions
- Drainage direction
- Furniture layout
- The positions of windproof roller blinds or glass doors
This installation type offers flexible placement, but every post position should be confirmed in advance.
How does a wall-mounted pergola affect sizing?
A wall-mounted pergola is installed next to and connected with a building. It is commonly used for residential patios, restaurant terraces and commercial entrances.
In addition to the width and projection, confirm:
- Whether the wall is suitable for connection
- The positions of doors, windows and eaves
- Wall sealing and flashing requirements
- The drainage outlet direction
- The electrical supply position
- Any projections on the building façade
Wall-mounted installation requires greater dimensional accuracy. We recommend providing wall photographs, measurements and an overall view of the installation area.
Do windproof roller blinds affect the required size?
Yes. Motorized windproof roller blinds are installed below the pergola beams and lower along the post openings. Confirm:
- Which sides require roller blinds
- The accurate width of every opening
- Whether furniture will obstruct blind movement
- Whether other accessories occupy the post openings
- Motor and power-supply positions
- Whether the ground is level
- Whether glass doors or other enclosure systems will also be used
If the pergola includes a combined wind and rain sensor, the system can automatically close the louvers and lower compatible motorized windproof roller blinds when wind or rain is detected. The louvered roof, roller blinds and sensor should be confirmed together before production.
Do glass doors affect the pergola dimensions?
Glass doors or glass enclosure systems affect the opening dimensions, post positions and ground conditions. Confirm:
- Which sides require glass
- How the glass doors will open
- Ground-track or top-hung-track requirements
- The finished floor height
- The connection positions against the building
- Whether windproof roller blinds will also be installed
- Whether the area is intended to become a more fully enclosed space
Glass enclosures increase the need for accurate dimensions and suitable installation conditions. They should be confirmed before the pergola is manufactured.
Why do large sizes need coordinated roof modules?
A large pergola is not made simply by lengthening every profile. Roof modules affect louver direction, beams, posts, motor quantity, drainage paths, lighting, roller-blind openings, packing and transport. JIAKE determines the product structure and component combination from the final dimensions, mounting type and selected functions.
When should motors and controls be confirmed?
Motors and controls should be confirmed before production. Specify the number of louvered roof modules, motor configuration, remote controls, LED lighting, motorized windproof roller blinds, combined wind and rain sensor, power specification, wiring and control method.
Confirming the complete configuration in advance helps ensure that the louvers, lighting, roller blinds and combined wind and rain sensor form a matched product system.
Does pergola size affect drainage?
Yes, especially on a larger or multi-module roof. When the louvers close, rainwater is directed through the louver channels into integrated gutters and then discharged through designated drainage posts. JIAKE pergola components connect closely; with correct installation, rainwater does not enter through the component joints.
Confirm the roof area, gutter arrangement, drainage-post positions, wall connection and ground-level water route together. A larger roof collects more water, so the pergola drainage and site drainage should be planned as one complete route.
What information should you send JIAKE before ordering?
To receive a faster size and product recommendation, provide:
- Country and city
- Available site width, depth and preferred height
- Expected pergola size
- Freestanding or wall-mounted installation
- Residential, hospitality or other commercial use
- Wide-angle site photos
- Plan or architectural drawings, when available
- Furniture type and approximate dimensions
- Preferred colour and texture
- LED lighting requirements
- Motorized windproof roller-blind requirements
- Glass-door requirements
- Combined wind and rain sensor requirement
- Power specification
- Order quantity and target purchasing schedule
Complete drawings are not required for an initial enquiry. Approximate measurements and clear site photos are enough to begin; production details can be confirmed afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3 × 3 m pergola fit a six-person dining table?
Some compact six-person tables may fit, but chair movement and circulation can be limited. A 3 × 4 m pergola usually provides a more comfortable dining layout.
Is a 3 × 4 m pergola suitable for a family patio?
Yes. A 3 × 4 m pergola can accommodate a typical four-to-six-person table or an outdoor sofa arrangement.
Is a 4 × 6 m pergola suitable for a commercial project?
Yes. It can cover a substantial seating area, but the final layout should account for circulation, post positions, accessories and project conditions.
Can JIAKE manufacture a custom-size louvered pergola?
Yes. JIAKE can manufacture custom configurations after reviewing the site dimensions, mounting method, accessories and project requirements.
Can windproof roller blinds and glass doors be used on the same pergola?
They can be combined in an appropriately planned configuration. Opening sizes, tracks, posts and controls must be confirmed before production.
How do I determine the right pergola size for my site?
Send the site width and depth, photos, intended furniture layout, mounting type and required accessories to JIAKE for an initial size recommendation.
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Source record
- JIAKE Pergola and Sunroom Model Table, reviewed September 2026.
- JIAKE factory and product configuration information, reviewed September 2026.
September 7, 2026 — First publication with size comparisons, mounting configurations and enquiry checklist.
September 8, 2026 — Restored the complete approved English copy without summarising or omitting sections, and retained the supplied project photographs.