MELLCOM 12×16 Louvered Pergola with Six Pull-Down Screens
192 square feet with six pull-down screens - the only one here that encloses on all sides rather than draping.
What this one is built around
At 192 square feet this is over half again the area of a 10×12, and the difference is not more of the same thing - it is a change in what the structure is. A 10×12 covers the furniture. A 12×16 has room around it, which means people can walk behind a pushed-back chair, and a dining set and a lounge group can share the space.
The sides are the other difference. Instead of curtains that drape, this model uses six pull-down screens, which close the perimeter properly against wind and insects. That is what turns a covered patio into something usable on an evening when a draped structure is not.
- 192 sq ft, over half again the area of a 10×12
- Six pull-down screens rather than curtains, so the sides close properly against wind and insects
- All-aluminium frame with concealed drainage
- Crank-adjustable roof, the same mechanism as the smaller sizes
Specifications
| Nominal footprint | 12 × 16 ft |
|---|---|
| Covered area | 192 sq ft (17.8 m²) |
| Roof | Crank-adjustable aluminium louvres |
| Frame | All aluminium, rustproof |
| Sides | Six pull-down screens |
| Drainage | Concealed, through the posts |
What fits underneath
| Structure | Footprint | Area | A dining set for six | A two-seat lounge group | A grill with working space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louvered Pergola 12×16 | 12×16 ft | 192 sq ft | Fits — 3 ft to spare | Fits — 5 ft to spare | Fits — 8 ft to spare |
Every verdict above is calculated from the footprint the manufacturer publishes and the clear floor a furniture group needs, compared longest side to longest side. Ground conditions, walkways and local rules are not in the arithmetic. Measure the patio before ordering.
The full arithmetic, and the same comparison for every structure, is on the Louvered Pergola 12×16 sizing page.
Who it suits
Choose it if
An outdoor room rather than a shaded spot: a dining set for six with the chairs pulled out, or a table and a lounge grouping together.
Look elsewhere if
A patio under about 14 by 18 feet. The structure needs clearance around it, not just its own footprint.
Against the rest of the range
Everything shown here is on the home page, put head to head in comparisons, and the mechanics behind these specifications are in the reference guides.
Louvered Pergola 12×16 FAQ
How much does a 12 by 16 pergola cover?
192 square feet, about 17.8 square metres.
What is the difference between screens and curtains?
Screens pull down and close the side. Curtains drape and move in wind. Screens are the choice when insects or a breeze are the problem.
How much patio does it need?
More than its own footprint. Allow a walkway outside the posts rather than sizing the structure to the slab.