Fiberglass Colonnades
Main benefits of the Baldwin Fiberglass Colonnades:
* Constructed with fiberglass, stainless steel, and aluminum plate
* Will last for decades with or without bi-annual cleaning
* Fully customizable to any size rectangle or square
* Designed for assembly with minimal tools and experience
* Intersections notched for strength, old world craftsmanship and ease of assembly
* No exposed fasteners - Very clean fit and finish
* Hollow members can conceal wires for lights and speakers, even water lines
Sunrise Senior Living
Bridgewater, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
Dress up any walkway with a fiberglass colonnade.
Bridgewater, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
Our colonnades are made from stuctural fiberglass, which makes them a better alternative to outdated materials such as vinyl and lumber.
Bridgewater, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
All of our structures require an adequate mounting surface such as concrete footings or a concrete slab.
Bridgewater, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
Our fiberglass members are notched so that they interlock. There are no ugly brackets and all of the fasteners are concealed.
Bridgewater, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
These structures are easy to install. They come with written instructions and require a minimal amount of simple tools.
Bridgewater, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
The standard rafter length is four feet, but this can be extended up to six feet.
Residential Pool Colonnade
Deep River, CT
Fiberglass Colonnades
This colonnade features custom recessed columns mounted on stone face masonry piers.
Deep River, CT
Fiberglass Colonnades
Another custom feature are the massive 4x12" beams that really help to give this structure the appropriate scale.
Deep River, CT
Fiberglass Colonnades
Electrical wires can be run through the columns and beams, in this case, the colonnade was prewired for sconce lighting.
Deep River, CT
Fiberglass Colonnades
Featuring a long lasting, durable finish, our colonnades will remain maintenance free for years to come.
Deep River, CT
Fiberglass Colonnades
We offer a variety of contour profiles and this structure features "Windsor" style contours.
Deep River, CT
Fiberglass Colonnades
Use our colonnade pricing tool above to get started today!
Avalon Bay
Huntington Station, NY
Fiberglass Colonnades
Add a touch of class to your next project with a fiberglass colonnade.
Huntington Station, NY
Fiberglass Colonnades
This structure features double 2x8" beams with a generous overhang.
Huntington Station, NY
Fiberglass Colonnades
This structure features a custom column trim package.
Huntington Station, NY
Fiberglass Colonnades
Our structural fiberglass columns integrate easily with most railing systems.
Huntington Station, NY
Fiberglass Colonnades
This luxury housing project required a number of colonnades and pergolas for their pool amenities area.
Huntington Station, NY
Fiberglass Colonnades
A fiberglass colonnade from Baldwin Pergolas is a cost effective option for you site amenities needs.
Huntington Station, NY
Fiberglass Colonnades
Whether your project is big or small, give Baldwin a call!
Sunrise Senior Living
Livingston, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
Colonnades are perfect for residential housing projects.
Livingston, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
Whether you are trying to frame an entryway or dress up a building's facade, a colonnade usually fits the bill.
Livingston, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
Our colonnades are constructed with durable structural fiberglass columns and fiberglass pultrusions.
Livingston, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
Our colonnades are available with a variety of column types.
Livingston, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
We offer electrical options such as lighting and outlets.
Livingston, NJ
Fiberglass Colonnades
Our colonnades can be painted any color, just give us a color code or we can color match an existing sample.
Details Make Baldwin the Obvious Choice
Why Baldwin?
Our Planning and Design Team
Max Baldwin founded Baldwin Pergolas over 30 years ago and is considered a leading expert in the industry. With decades of experience you can count on Baldwin to get the job done right the first time! At Baldwin we care and we have an experienced design and sales team that is prepared to guide you through the process of creating your perfect pergola. Mike Hurlburt is our project manager and is ready to help you design and build your dream pergola TODAY!
Why Baldwin?
Our Materials
All of our columns are high density FRP fiberglass and will last for generations. Our competitors use high density foam or hollow plastic column capitals and bases. We do not. Rather, we use the same high density FRP that is found in our columns to ensure durability and longevity.
Why Baldwin?
Our Rafter Tails
Our rafter tails are precision crafted by utilizing cutting edge CNC technology.
Why Baldwin?
Their Rafter Tails
Many of our competitors employ a substandard rafter tail design. They achieve their rafter tails by attaching countoured block of foam to a square cut fiberglass tube. We epoxy high density polyurethane foam inside of our fiberglass pultrusions and then precisely cut our contours directly into the fiberglass with a CNC machine.
Why Baldwin?
Our Tie-Downs
Max Baldwin and company pioneered the industry standard column mounting system which uses threaded rods to tie down columns to slabs or concrete footings. We use 5/8" inch diameter stainless steel threaded rods that attach at the footing, run the length of the column and are fastened to a structural aluminum assembly at the top of the column. Each threaded rod provides approximately 6000lbs of downward force to prevent uplift.
Why Baldwin?
Stainless Steel Hardware
We use only stainless steel hardware in our pergolas because we believe in using the highest quality materials available. If it's not perfect, it's not a Baldwin.
Why Baldwin?
Notched Intersections
We carefully design and notch our pergolas to make the structure more beautiful, stronger and easier to assemble. You just match the notches up and it slides together. No measuring is required.
Why Baldwin?
More Shade
We offer a variety of options from canopy shade systems to vertical curtains.
Why Baldwin?
Concealed Wires
All of our fiberglass pultrusions and columns are hollow and act as conduit allowings us to conceal any and all wiring. Please be sure to coordinate your lighting, A/V and other electrical needs in advance with one of our design consultants.
Why Baldwin?
Color selection
We use Sherwin Williams industrial grade exterior paints and we are able to match any color. In each case, we purchase screw caps to match your preferred color of paint. Our pergolas are built with a designers eye for quality and none of our fasteners are exposed.
Options - Decisions you will need to make when ordering
Options
Attached or Freestanding?
Our typical attached pergola consists of a set of main beams running parallel to the house as well as a ledger that connects to the side of your the house. They require less columns, less footings and ultimately a lower price tag. Freestanding pergolas are more popular.
Options
Depth and width
Our pergolas are available in standard sizes for ease of pricing, but we can custom tailor the size of your pergola down to the exact inch you require. Our order form makes this simple, but you'll need to tell us exactly where you want the centers of your columns. The best way to do this is to place pots or plates where the columns will be. Measure. Custom drawings will be created for your review and approval. 10" inch round and square columns have 13" inch base trim. 12" inch diameter columns have 15 1/2" base trim.
Options
Height
We encourage our customers to design short pergolas because they provide more shade. A perfect height is seven and a half to eight feet. Many projects require taller columns for a variety of reasons. The taller the pergola, the more stress on the columns and footings, so we require any pergola over eight feet tall be built with 12" diameter columns and larger footings.
The pergola in this picture needed to be very tall to preserve the views from the house and the scale of the house was large, so this pergola was a perfect fit!
Options
Choice of column size and shape
Your columns can be round or square. Typically, if your house already has columns, the pergola is designed to share that architectural detail. In recent years, square columns have been gaining in popularity. Recessed panels are an option if you choose square columns. Flutes are an option if you choose round columns. If a pergola is larger then 180 square feet, large columns are recommended.
Options
Column Capitals
Almost all of our customers choose the Tuscan style capital and base as their preferred order of architecture because it has a clean, simple, somewhat modern look. On occasion someone might desire a more formal or distinctive architecture. Most popular among the many choices are the Ionic, the Corinthian and the Composite. The Composite combines the architecture of the Ionic and the Corinthian.
Options
Rafter tails
The cut on the rafter tail determines the architectural style of the pergola. Years ago everyone chose the Baldwin style. Last year everyone chose the Windsor style. Maybe 2015 will be the year of the Kensington rafter tail? If you would like a custom rafter tail, we can do that, just send a drawing or a photo. We'll design an proof and once you approve it, it's yours. We use diamond coated router bits and a computer controlled router to make the cuts, so they all come out exactly the same.
Options
Color
White is the default color for pergolas. White is the classic color. Look at the ancient temples of Rome and Greece: White. Banks, universities, courts, municipalities, churches: White, most especially white when examining the columns, capitals and bases. Above that you have beams, rafters and purlins which might be a color to match your home or trim colors. It's your canvas so you get to decide how you want your pergola. All fiberglass pergolas get painted at the factory. White is the default color and the cost of the paint job is included in the price. A custom color adds 5% to the project.
Options
Copper Flashing
Its the finer details that distinguish a fine home. Baldwin Pergolas allows one to make that distinction with subtle copper flashing. Historically the columns were made of wood and their tops required protection from rain and sun. A sheet of copper would be custom bent to protect the capital. Only a quart inch of flashing can be seen from ground level, but for people that care about architecture and appreciate craftsmanship, this flashing seals the deal.
Options
Installation
Our pergolas were specifically designed to make installation easy. If a task can be done at the factory, it gets done at the factory. After completing thousands of installations, we can confidently say that no job is every easy. Unexpected site conditions are the primary reason. We bring every tool known to man and use most of them during the installation. You will see installation service on the order form, but it is only available if you live within 100 miles of our factory located in 06457, excepting special conditions.
Options
Shade systems
Overhead fabric sun-shades have become more and more popular in recent years. Our preferred shade consists of one large sheet of fabric which extends and retracts. More information is available in our Shade Systems section of the web site.
The rigidity of the pergola is derived from the stability of the connection to the Earth. The importance of big, solid footings which are placed accurately, cannot be overstated.
The rigidity of the pergola is derived from the stability of the connection to the Earth.
Concrete footings: 14" Diameter minimum for 10" square and 12" round columns.
Our site plan will show a diagonal dimension. This helps you square the footings to each other.
Concrete pad: Should be poured 12" deep in the area where the columns will stand.
Stone wall: It's best to drill 18" deep into the well built, mortared stone wall.
Concrete pier: Wet set our 5/8" stainless steel rods into the footing then build the pier
Tolerance factor: Footings should be placed accurately with an overall error margin of less than an inch.
Conduit in footings: Bring a sweep into your footing with the center about three inches off center.
Deck mounted: Ask us for PDF drawings of best practice connection methods.
It is the customers responsibility to make sure that an adequate mounting surface is in place. The customer is responsible for supplying relevant dimensions such as the depth and width of column centers and overall height requirements for the structure.
All dimensions, including overhangs and member spacing are completely customizable during the design process. At the time of installation, nothing can be changed.
Standing a column up onto a concrete footing. We previously drilled the footing and epoxied a 5/8" stainless steel threaded rod into the footing.
Gather Your Measurements
Measurements are taken from column centers, our typical overhang is 24 inches
A freestanding pergola that measures 120" x 120" on center will have an overall size of 168" x 168"
An attached pergola that measures 120" x 120" on center will have an overall size of 144" deep x 168" wide
All dimensions, including overhangs and member spacing are completely customizable
Use our Pricing Tool
Our pricing tool let's you design your pergola in real time and get an actual price
You will see a plan view CAD drawing of your pergola
You can consider our electrical options, a shade system and/or our installation service
follow this link to our Pricing Tool
You will have the ability to save your project into our database then share the link with your team for group collaboration
Send Us Photos
Your photos help us serve you better in the design phase
Please send us pictures of your proposed site and the exterior of your home
Pictures can be sent via email to sales@baldwinpergolas.com
...or via text to (860) 500-1741. Our pricing tool also allows one to upload photos and various file types
Speak With Our Team
Once you have sent us your measurements and pictures we will reach out to you
Our project manager, Michael Hurlburt, will work out all of the important details
Once we have an understanding of your vision we will produce a set of drawings and a proposal
If you accept our proposal we require a 50% deposit to begin production
Consider the Options
We offer a wide variety of options for you to consider
Decorative Details: We offer an array of column styles and rafter contours
Finishes: Custom colors are available, including color matched finishes
Electrical: We can factory prewire your structure to accommodate lighting, fans, heaters, and more
Confirm The Details
Review and confirm your pergola or pavilion drawings
Review your electrical and shade system options
Sign and return the proposal
Once a signed proposal is returned and a deposit is received, we will begin production
