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Geo Structure

Geo Structure Aluminum Pergola System

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Overview

Geo Structure is Knotwood's engineered, modular pergola system, an outdoor shading solution built to give a project genuine architectural presence rather than just somewhere to escape the sun. Posts, beams and clip batten shapes combine into a structure that can be configured to suit a range of outdoor living layouts, from a compact courtyard to a larger entertaining area.

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Post Covers

Post Covers enclose an existing support post, aligned and securely fixed for a neat, consistent finish, with a suitable isolating material fitted between the post and the covers to prevent white rust. Alternative cover sizes suit different post dimensions. The top of the Post Covers is then closed off with a fitted endcap.

Batten Beam

End Caps

Profiles

Suite

Geometric - Slat
1 1/2" x 5/8"

KES3816

Geometric - Slat
2 9/16" x 5/8"

KES6516

Geometric - Slat
4" x 5/8"

KES10016

Geometric - Slat
6" x 5/8"

KES15016

Geometric - Rectangle
4" x 2" (1/8")

KEGR5010030

Geometric - Rectangle
6" x 2" (1/8")

KEGR5015030

Geometric - Rectangle
8" x 2" (1/8")

KEGR5020030

Geometric - Square
2 9/16" x 2 9/16" (3/32")

KEGS656525

Geometric - Square
4" x 4"

KEGS10010032

Gate Frame - Channel
2 5/8" x 1 9/16"

KESG6640

Gate Frame - Channel
4" x 2"

KESG10050

U Channel - 1 Way
1 1/8" x 1 1/8"

KESC3030

U Channel - 1 Way
2"

KESC2550

U Channel - 1 Way
2 9/16" - V2

KESC2565-02

U Channel - 2 Way
1 1/8" x 2"

KESP3050

U Channel - 2 Way
2 9/16"

KESP6565

U Channel - 2 Way
Corner (External Fixing) - 2 9/16"

KESP6565CE

Flip Batten
3 7/8" x 3 7/8"

KEF9898

Flip Batten
6" x 6"

KEF150150

Flip Batten
8" x 8"

KEF200200

Infill
1 7/16"

KEIL

Cast End Cap
2' x 4'

KAEC50100

Routed End Cap - Beam
2' x 8'

KAERP50200

Routed End Cap
2' x 6' (3mm)

KAER5015030

Geometric - Slat - 1 1/2" x 5/8"

KES3816

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Customization

Spacing

Vary the spacing between battens to adjust privacy and ventilation.

Sequencing

Combine different shapes and sizes to craft a unique look.

Coloring

Mix and match different wood colors to create realistic and dynamic wood looks.

Orientation

Install vertically or horizontally to suit your project’s flow and architectural intent.

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Specification

Product Details

Material

Tempered Extruded Aluminum Alloy.
*See individual profile specification sheets for exact alloy and temper.

Country of Origin

United States of America. Sourced and produced through U.S. supply chains, which shortens lead times and reduces exposure to shipping delays.

Length

18.6'

Finish

Traditional solid powder coated colors or a sublimated wood grain surface.

Availability

Lead times can vary between 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the time of year. Contact us for an accurate estimate.

Warranty Life

Backed by a standard 15 year warranty and up to 25 years on selected finishes.
See our warranty page for the terms.

Maintenance

Periodic washing with a soft broom and water, using a pH-neutral detergent.

Sustainability

Recyclable Aluminum
Non-Chromate Pre-Treatment
VOC free Powder Coat

Performance Requirements

Fire Standards

ASTM E136.

ASTM E84 Class A.

CAN/ULC-S114.

Structural Design Standards

AAMA 1402.

ASTM E330.

ASCE 7.

Performance Standards

ASTM B221 Aluminum Alloy Extrusions.

AAMA 2604 Metal Finishing Surface Coating.

FAQs

What is the Knotwood Geo Structure?

The Knotwood Geo Structure is a structural aluminum pergola and shade structure system for architectural applications at residential and commercial scale. It is designed for projects where the outdoor structure is part of the building’s architectural composition, not an add-on element. The post-and-beam system uses aluminum structural members and can be combined with Knotwood cladding, batten, louvre, and screen products to create fully integrated outdoor structures.

Is the Geo Structure an aluminum pergola kit?

Geo Structure is specified and ordered to configuration rather than sold as a fixed kit. Post Covers, Geometric Beams, Batten Brackets and roof battens are selected to suit the existing post size and the layout being covered, then supplied with the matching infills and end caps. Engineering specifications are prepared for the specific structure, so contact our team with the site dimensions and we will put together the configuration and the documentation for it.

What are the advantages of an aluminum pergola over a timber pergola?

An aluminum pergola does not warp, rot or need the regular painting, oiling or retreating a wood structure demands. It will not split or check as it ages, and it is non-combustible, which matters in a wildfire-prone area or where the structure sits close to the house. The sublimated wood grain finish gives the look of a wood pergola without the maintenance schedule that comes with one.

Where can I get a Geo Structure aluminum pergola in the USA?

Knotwood supplies across the United States. Because Geo Structure is configured to the site rather than sold as a fixed kit, the starting point is a conversation about the layout and the existing post structure. Contact our team with your project details and we will work through the configuration, the finish and the lead time with you.

Can the Geo Structure be configured to suit an irregular outdoor layout?

Yes. The modular design of the Geo Structure means it can adapt to different footprints rather than requiring the space to be altered to fit a fixed structure. It can suit irregular layouts, wrap around existing features, or extend an indoor living area outward. This flexibility makes it practical for builders and landscapers working across different site conditions, as well as homeowners with non-standard outdoor spaces.

Where does the Geo Structure need an existing support post?

Geo Structure builds around an existing support post rather than standing as a free-standing frame, so the location needs a suitable post already in place for the Post Covers, beams and battens to attach to. The posts themselves are supplied and installed as part of the site works, not by Knotwood, and their size, footing and structural capacity are designed for the specific project. Post Covers come in three sizes, 3 7/8″, 6″ and 8″, to enclose the post once it is in.

What finishes are available on the Geo Structure aluminum pergola?

Geo Structure is available in the full Knotwood finish range, including sublimated wood grain and solid powder coated options. See our finishes page for the current range.

What maintenance does the Geo Structure aluminum pergola require?

The Geo Structure is a low-maintenance system. The aluminum construction does not rot, warp or need retreating, and periodic washing with a soft broom and water, using a pH-neutral detergent, is typically all that is needed to remove dirt, leaf matter, salt and grime. There is no repainting schedule of the kind a wood pergola carries.

Does the Geo Structure require a building permit in the USA?

Often yes. Permit requirements for a pergola or shade structure vary by state and local jurisdiction, and usually turn on the size of the structure, whether it is attached to the building and how close it sits to a property line. The governing requirements come from the adopted building code in your area, published by the International Code Council. Engineering specifications are prepared for each Geo Structure, so contact our team and we will provide the documentation your permit application needs.

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Features

Take a Closer Look

Profiles

Customization

Spacing

Sequencing

Coloring

Orientation

Downloads

Specification

Product Details

Performance Requirements

FAQs

What is the Knotwood Geo Structure?

Is the Geo Structure an aluminum pergola kit?

What are the advantages of an aluminum pergola over a timber pergola?

Where can I get a Geo Structure aluminum pergola in the USA?

Can the Geo Structure be configured to suit an irregular outdoor layout?

Where does the Geo Structure need an existing support post?

What finishes are available on the Geo Structure aluminum pergola?

What maintenance does the Geo Structure aluminum pergola require?

Does the Geo Structure require a building permit in the USA?

Why Knotwood?

Locally Made, Reliable Service

Free Estimations & Support

Extensive Range of Wood Grain Finishes

Lunch & Learns & Educational Support

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Geo Structure

Locally Made,
Reliable Service

Free Estimations
& Support

Extensive Range of
Wood Grain Finishes

Lunch & Learns
& Educational Support

Want some
samples?

Speak with a
Knotwood Expert

Need more
technical info?