Many store-bought pergolas come with a fabric canopy or sling that rides on rod pockets or cross bars, and that fabric wears out years before the frame. Unlike a loose shade cloth, a replacement canopy is cut to the frame’s dimensions, with pockets or channels that match its bars.
To pick the best pergola replacement canopies, we compared model-specific slings and fitted canopies for common Lowe’s and Home Depot pergolas, plus universal covers for the popular 17 ft frames, by fit, fabric, mounting design, and owner ratings. Covers that share listing text count once. If you want a breathable shade cloth instead, see our pergola shade covers roundup. More options are in our replacement canopies category.
Our Top Picks
| Pick | Product |
|---|---|
| Best Overall | Ontheway Allen + Roth Pergola Sling |
| Best Gray Sling | SCOCANOPY Allen + Roth Pergola Sling |
| Best for L-PG080PST Frames | Ontheway L-PG080PST Pergola Cover |
| Best Water Resistance | JANCANOPY 85×208 Universal Cover |
| Best Easy Adjustment | FLAGLY 85×208 Universal Cover |
| Best Waterproof Universal | Tngan 17×6.8 Universal Cover |
All Products Compared
| Product | Fits (per listing) | Fabric | Water | Flat Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontheway Allen + Roth Pergola Sling | Lowe’s Allen + Roth 10′ x 10′ freestanding pergola L-PG152PST-B (2018, SKU 878763) | 100% sling fabric, CPAI-84 | Breathable sling | 200 x 103 in. |
| SCOCANOPY Allen + Roth Pergola Sling | Lowe’s Allen + Roth 10′ x 10′ freestanding pergola L-PG152PST-B | 100% sling fabric | Not water resistant | 200 x 103 in. |
| Ontheway L-PG080PST Pergola Cover | L-PG080PST and same-size pergolas | 300D Oxford polyester, CPAI-84 | Water-repellent | 205 x 80 in. (17 ft x 6.7 ft) |
| JANCANOPY 85×208 Universal Cover | L-PG080PST and same-size pergolas | PU-coated polyester | 1800 mm water pressure rating per maker | 208 x 85 in. |
| FLAGLY 85×208 Universal Cover | Flat-top or curved pergolas up to 17 x 7.4 ft | 300D polyester, PA coating | Water resistant | 208 x 85 in. |
| Tngan 17×6.8 Universal Cover | 17 x 6.8 ft metal or wood pergolas | Polyester | Waterproof per maker (water does not pass) | 17 x 6.8 ft |
| BOJAVOM 6-Bar Pergola Canopy | 10′ x 12′ 6-bar pergola frames | 200 g/m2 yarn-dyed polyester, PA coating | Water-repellent | 116 x 120 in. |
| Garden Winds Longford Pergola Top | Longford Wood Archway Pergola A106003600, A106003604 | RipLock 500 (525 denier) polyester, CPAI-84 | Water resistant | 234 x 103.5 in. |
#1 Ontheway Allen + Roth Pergola Sling: Best Overall
Why We Picked It
Ontheway’s sling for the 2018 Lowe’s Allen + Roth 10′ x 10′ freestanding pergola has the highest rating in this group with very few low ratings. Sling fabric lets air through, it carries a CPAI-84 fire rating, and Ontheway backs it with a 12-month warranty. Owner rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 136 ratings.
Key Specifications
- Fits: Lowe’s Allen + Roth 10′ x 10′ freestanding pergola, model L-PG152PST-B (2018, store SKU 878763)
- Flat size: 200 x 103 in.
- Fabric: 100% sling fabric, UV-resistant, CPAI-84
- Water: Breathable; listed as water resistant
- Warranty: 12 months
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Best For
Owners of the Allen + Roth L-PG152PST-B pergola.
Verdict
Choose the Ontheway Allen + Roth Pergola Sling for that pergola if you want the original sling style.
#2 SCOCANOPY Allen + Roth Pergola Sling: Best Gray Sling
Why We Picked It
SCOCANOPY makes a matching sling for the same Allen + Roth pergola in light gray, which the maker says gives more shade than beige. It is clearly labeled as a compatible, not original, part and does not include weight rods. Owner rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings.
Key Specifications
- Fits: Lowe’s Allen + Roth 10′ x 10′ freestanding pergola, item 878763, model L-PG152PST-B
- Flat size: 200 x 103 in.
- Fabric: 100% sling fabric, UV-resistant, fire resistant
- Water: Not water resistant
- Included: Sling only; weight rods and frame not included
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Best For
Allen + Roth pergola owners who want a gray sling.
Verdict
Choose the SCOCANOPY Allen + Roth Pergola Sling if you prefer gray over beige.
#3 Ontheway L-PG080PST Pergola Cover: Best for L-PG080PST Frames
Why We Picked It
The L-PG080PST is a common 17 ft steel pergola, and this Ontheway cover is the most widely rated replacement for it. It uses 300D Oxford polyester with CPAI-84 fire resistance and a claimed 99% UV block. Owner rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 299 ratings.
Key Specifications
- Fits: Pergola model L-PG080PST and other pergolas of the same size
- Flat size: 205 x 80 in. (17 ft x 6.7 ft)
- Fabric: 300D Oxford polyester, water-repellent, CPAI-84, 99% UV block claimed
- Weight: 2.8 lb listed
- Included: Cover only; frame and weight rods not included
| Pros | Cons |
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Best For
17 ft L-PG080PST steel pergolas.
Verdict
Choose the Ontheway L-PG080PST Pergola Cover if your pergola is the L-PG080PST or the same size.
#4 JANCANOPY 85×208 Universal Cover: Best Water Resistance
Why We Picked It
JANCANOPY is the only cover here to give a water pressure figure, 1800 mm, from its PU coating. It is sized at 208 x 85 in. for the L-PG080PST and similar frames and comes with a six-month guarantee. Owner rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 105 ratings.
Key Specifications
- Fits: Pergola model L-PG080PST and other same-size pergolas
- Flat size: 208 x 85 in. (17.4 ft x 7.4 ft)
- Fabric: PU-coated polyester, UV-resistant
- Water: Withstands 1800 mm water pressure per maker
- Guarantee: Six months
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Best For
17 ft pergolas where rain protection matters.
Verdict
Choose the JANCANOPY 85×208 Universal Cover if you want the most water-resistant 17 ft cover.
#5 FLAGLY 85×208 Universal Cover: Best Easy Adjustment
Why We Picked It
FLAGLY adds handle slots at both ends so you can grip the cover and slide it to follow the sun, and says it works on both flat-top and curved pergolas up to 17 x 7.4 ft. It uses 300D polyester with a PA coating. Owner rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 94 ratings.
Key Specifications
- Fits: Flat-top or curved pergolas up to 17 x 7.4 ft
- Flat size: 208 x 85 in.
- Fabric: 300D polyester, PA coating, water resistant
- Mounting: Rod pockets over crossbars, corner straps to posts, handle slots at both ends
- Weight: 4.5 lb listed
| Pros | Cons |
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Best For
Curved or flat 17 ft pergolas where you move the cover often.
Verdict
Choose the FLAGLY 85×208 Universal Cover if you like to reposition the cover through the day.
#6 Tngan 17×6.8 Universal Cover: Best Waterproof Universal
Why We Picked It
Tngan describes its fabric as waterproof, so rain does not pass through; the trade-off is that water can collect, and the maker suggests pushing it off with a blunt pole. amadecohome sells covers with the same listing text, so we count them as one design. Owner rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 180 ratings.
Key Specifications
- Fits: 17 x 6.8 ft metal or wood pergolas
- Fabric: Polyester, UV-resistant
- Water: Waterproof per features; clear pooled water with a blunt pole
- Mounting: Rod pockets hang down both sides; polyester corner straps
- Included: Cover only; frame and rods not included
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Best For
17 ft pergolas over dining areas where staying dry matters.
Verdict
Choose the Tngan 17×6.8 Universal Cover if you want rain cover and can clear pooled water.
#7 BOJAVOM 6-Bar Pergola Canopy: Best Retractable Canopy
Why We Picked It
BOJAVOM’s canopy slides on the bars: it has six pole openings and a nylon drawstring, so it can be opened or closed like a retractable canopy. The yarn-dyed fabric lists Grade IV color fastness and 95% UV protection. A separate BOJAVOM listing for the Hampton Bay GFM00467F shares its text, so we count one. Owner rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 92 ratings.
Key Specifications
- Fits: 10′ x 12′ pergolas with 6 bars
- Size: 116 x 120 in.
- Fabric: 200 g/m2 yarn-dyed polyester, 300D x 300D, PA coating, 95% UV protection
- Mounting: 6 pole openings with a nylon drawstring to open and close
- Weight: 4.5 lb listed
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Best For
10′ x 12′ 6-bar pergolas that originally had a sliding canopy.
Verdict
Choose the BOJAVOM 6-Bar Pergola Canopy if you want to open and close the shade.
#8 Garden Winds Longford Pergola Top: Best for Longford Pergolas
Why We Picked It
Garden Winds cuts this top for the Longford Wood Archway Pergola sold at Home Depot, in its heaviest RipLock 500 fabric (525 denier) with a grid weave to limit tear spread, and backs it with a 1-year warranty and US-based fit support. Owner rating: 4.1 out of 5 from 116 ratings.
Key Specifications
- Fits: Longford Wood Archway Pergola, models A106003600 and A106003604
- Size: 234 x 103.5 in.
- Fabric: RipLock 500 (525 denier) polyester, UPF 50+, water resistant, CPAI-84
- Warranty: 1-year limited, US-based support
- Included: Canopy top only
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Best For
Longford archway pergola owners.
Verdict
Choose the Garden Winds Longford Pergola Top if you own the Longford pergola.
How to Choose the Best Pergola Replacement Canopies
When you compare pergola replacement canopies, the frame design and the flat size decide the fit.
Model or Flat Size
Model-specific slings list the pergola model (L-PG152PST-B, L-PG080PST, A106003600). Universal covers list a flat size such as 208 x 85 in.; measure your frame and compare.
Mounting Design
Slings and covers use rod pockets over crossbars, corner straps, or pole openings (BOJAVOM). Rods are usually not included.
Breathable or Waterproof
Sling fabric lets air and rain through. Coated covers (JANCANOPY, Tngan) keep rain off but can pool, so keep them tight and clear standing water.
Fabric Weight and Warranty
Fabric ranges from sling mesh to 525 denier. Ontheway and Garden Winds state warranty terms; JANCANOPY offers a six-month guarantee.
How We Evaluate Pergola Canopies
Our evaluations are based on manufacturer specifications and aggregated owner feedback. For each canopy we compare the stated fit, flat size, fabric, water behavior, mounting design, warranty, and the pattern of owner ratings, and we apply the same criteria to every product. Size and color variants count once, and covers that share listing text under different brand names count once. Details are on our How We Review page. Prices change often, so confirm the current price and measurements before buying.
Who Should Skip These Picks
Skip a fitted canopy if your pergola has open beams with no rod pockets or bars for a sling; a grommet shade cloth is simpler there. If you need a permanent, all-weather roof, a louvered pergola may suit you better; see our louvered pergolas category.
FAQ
How do I measure for a pergola replacement canopy?
Measure the fabric you are replacing laid flat, or the distance across the bars plus the drop on each end. Universal covers list the flat size.
What is the difference between a sling and a canopy?
A sling is a breathable mesh fabric that hangs between bars; a canopy is usually a coated polyester cover that sheds rain.
Do pergola replacement canopies include rods?
Most do not. Ontheway, SCOCANOPY, and others say weight rods are not included.
Are pergola canopies waterproof?
Some coated covers are listed as waterproof, and JANCANOPY gives an 1800 mm rating. Slings are not water resistant.
How is this different from a shade cover?
Shade covers are usually breathable HDPE cloth with grommets. Replacement canopies are cut to a frame and often coated.
Final Verdict
Among pergola replacement canopies, the Ontheway sling is our pick for the Allen + Roth freestanding pergola, with SCOCANOPY’s gray sling as an alternative. For 17 ft L-PG080PST frames, choose the Ontheway cover for its rating pool or JANCANOPY for water resistance. BOJAVOM suits 6-bar frames, and Garden Winds suits the Longford.
Measure before ordering and secure the canopy as the maker describes. Our gazebo vs pergola guide covers shade and weather trade-offs.
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