Custom outdoor structures manufacturing — pergolas, gazebos, pavilions and sheds
Your Sourcing & Engineering Partner

Custom Outdoor
Structures Manufacturer.
Your Design.
Our Supply Chain.

As a wholesale custom outdoor structures manufacturer, we engineer your pergola, gazebo, pavilion, or shed to local wind and snow code — in aluminum, steel, or wood — source it from audited factories, inspect every weld and powder coat to AQL 2.5, then ship it with a full compliance dossier. Same materials as domestic. 30–50% less. One partner, end to end.

100%
Compliance Dossier
From 25
Unit MOQ
15–25%
Less Freight
40–60%
KD Cube Reduction
Cost Comparison
30–50% Below Domestic
Code Compliance
ICC / IBC / CE
Sourcing Capacity
500+ units / month
Lead Time
45–60 Days
Product Categories

Pergolas. Gazebos. Pavilions. Sheds.
Carports. Greenhouses.
One Engineering Team. One Factory.

Six product types across aluminum, steel, wood, polycarbonate, glass, and fabric — all managed through a single supply chain. Your brand, your engineering, your spec.

Custom aluminum pergola with adjustable louvered roof — outdoor shade structure

Pergolas

Adjustable louvered aluminum roofs, solid wood beams, or powder-coated steel frames. Motorized and manual louver options. Integrated drainage, LED lighting channels, and concealed fasteners. Pre-engineered base plate system for surface-mount or in-ground installation.

  • Aluminum / wood / steel frames
  • Motorized louver option
  • Integrated LED channels
  • 10×10 to 20×20 ft spans
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Custom hardtop gazebo — octagonal outdoor garden structure

Gazebos

Octagonal, square, and rectangular layouts. Hardtop polycarbonate, double-layer steel, or shingle roofs. Retractable mosquito netting, privacy curtains, and ceiling fan mounts. Galvanized steel, aluminum, or treated wood post options.

  • Hardtop / soft-top / shingle roofs
  • Mosquito netting & curtains
  • Fan & electrical ready
  • 8×8 to 16×16 ft layouts
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Custom outdoor pavilion with solid roof — open-sided backyard structure

Pavilions

Open-sided structures engineered for outdoor kitchens, dining, and commercial hospitality. 6×6 or 8×8 heavy-gauge posts. Engineered trusses rated for snow and wind loads per ICC/IBC. Options for ceiling fans, infrared heaters, and dimmable LED lighting.

  • Heavy-gauge post construction
  • ICC snow/wind-load rated
  • Electrical integration ready
  • 10×12 to 20×30 ft spans
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Custom garden shed and portable cabin — galvanized steel outdoor storage structure

Sheds & Cabins

Storage sheds, garden workshops, and portable cabins in galvanized steel or treated wood. Double-wall door systems, lockable 3-point latches, integrated ventilation. Custom door/window placement. Flat-pack KD design optimized for dense container loading.

  • Galvanized steel or treated wood
  • Custom door & window layouts
  • 3-point locking system
  • 6×8 to 14×20 ft sizes
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Custom steel carport — galvanized steel vehicle shelter with open sides

Carports

Open-sided vehicle shelters in galvanized steel or aluminum. Clear-span designs up to 24 ft width — no center posts. Engineered for snow, wind, and seismic loads per local building code. Single, double, and RV-size configurations. Anchoring systems for concrete, asphalt, or ground installation.

  • Galvanized steel or aluminum frame
  • Clear-span up to 24 ft width
  • Single / double / RV sizes
  • Engineered anchoring system
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Custom aluminum greenhouse — glass and polycarbonate garden structure

Greenhouses

Aluminum-frame greenhouses with tempered glass or twin-wall polycarbonate glazing. Integrated ventilation (roof vents, louvered side panels), gutters, and benching systems. Available in lean-to, freestanding, and commercial ranges. Custom sizing from hobbyist 6×8 to commercial 20×48 ft.

  • Aluminum or galvanized steel frame
  • Glass or polycarbonate glazing
  • Integrated vent & gutter system
  • 6×8 to 20×48 ft sizes
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Material Engineering

Aluminum vs Steel vs Wood.
The Engineering Decision That Defines Your Product Line.

Material selection is not an aesthetic choice — it determines structural performance, corrosion resistance, maintenance requirements, shipping cost, and warranty liability. Here is the engineering data, side by side.

Aluminum outdoor structure — close-up material detail
Aluminum
6063-T5, 6061-T6
Weight
Light (2.7 g/cm³)
Corrosion Strategy
Natural oxide layer + powder coat. 500+ hr ASTM B117 salt-spray. Zero rust. Ideal for coastal.
Structural Strength
Yield: 145–240 MPa. Good for pergolas, gazebos. Smaller post sections vs wood.
Maintenance
Near zero. Wash annually. No sealing, no staining, no painting.
Expected Lifespan
20–30+ years with powder coat. Frame outlasts roof panels.
Best For
Pergolas, gazebos, coastal installations, hospitality (low maintenance).
Relative Cost
$$ – Mid to high. Higher material cost, lower labor (extrusion speed).
Steel outdoor structure — close-up material detail
Steel
Q235B, Q345B structural; Z275 galvanized
Weight
Heavy (7.85 g/cm³)
Corrosion Strategy
Hot-dip galvanized Z275 (275 g/m² zinc) + TGIC-free powder topcoat. 500+ hr salt-spray. Requires intact coating.
Structural Strength
Yield: 235–345 MPa. Highest strength-to-section ratio. Longest clear spans. Heavy snow load rated.
Maintenance
Low if coating intact. Inspect cut edges and fasteners annually. Touch-up paint for scratches.
Expected Lifespan
15–25 years galvanized + powder coated. Heavier gauge = longer life.
Best For
Pavilions, large-span structures, sheds, snow-country installations.
Relative Cost
$ – Most economical. Lowest material cost. Higher freight weight.
Wood outdoor structure — close-up material detail
Wood
Pressure-treated pine, FSC hardwood, cedar
Weight
Medium (0.5–0.8 g/cm³ dried)
Corrosion Strategy
Biological degradation risk. Pressure-treated (ACQ/CA) for ground contact. Kiln-dried to 10–12% MC. Oil-based sealant factory-applied.
Structural Strength
Species-dependent. Douglas fir: ~50 MPa flexural. Larger sections needed vs steel. Natural aesthetic.
Maintenance
Annual cleaning. Re-seal every 2–3 years. Inspect for rot at ground contact points.
Expected Lifespan
10–20 years pressure-treated. 20–30+ years for naturally durable hardwoods (teak, cedar).
Best For
Gazebos, garden structures, premium residential, FSC-specified projects.
Relative Cost
$–$$$ – Pressure-treated pine: $. FSC teak/cedar: $$$. Wide range.
Polycarbonate outdoor structure — close-up material detail
Polycarbonate
Twin-wall (4–16mm), solid sheet, UV-stabilized co-extruded
Weight
Very light (1.2 g/cm³)
Corrosion Strategy
Inherently corrosion-proof. UV-stabilized outer layer prevents yellowing. 10-year light transmission warranty available.
Structural Strength
Impact resistance: 200× glass, 10× acrylic. Hail-resistant grades for severe weather. Flexural modulus: 2,300 MPa.
Maintenance
Wash with mild soap and water. No painting, no sealing. Avoid abrasive cleaners.
Expected Lifespan
10–20 years UV-stabilized. Twin-wall with co-extruded UV layer lasts longest.
Best For
Pergola louver panels, greenhouse glazing, gazebo hardtop roofs, shed windows.
Relative Cost
$$ – Mid-range. Twin-wall more affordable than glass. Solid sheet premium.
Tempered Glass outdoor structure — close-up material detail
Tempered Glass
4–8mm tempered safety glass, low-E coated, laminated options
Weight
Heavy (2.5 g/cm³)
Corrosion Strategy
Inherently corrosion-proof. Zero degradation from UV, moisture, or chemicals. Edge-sealed for wet environments.
Structural Strength
4–5× stronger than annealed glass. Thermal shock resistance: 200°C. Breaks into small granular pieces if shattered.
Maintenance
Standard glass cleaner. Scratch-resistant. No sealing required.
Expected Lifespan
30+ years. Indefinite if not impacted. Frame and seal replacement may be needed at 15–20 years.
Best For
Greenhouse glazing (high light transmission), premium gazebo windows, architectural pavilion panels.
Relative Cost
$$$ – Highest glazing cost. Higher freight weight and fragility surcharge.
Fabric outdoor structure — close-up material detail
Fabric
Solution-dyed acrylic, polyester (180–300 g/m²), PVC-coated
Weight
Ultra-light (0.3–0.6 kg/m²)
Corrosion Strategy
Solution-dyed color through — no surface coating to peel. UV-stabilized to 1,000+ hours. Water-repellent finish. Mold and mildew resistant.
Structural Strength
Tensile: 200–400 N/5cm. Tear resistance: 15–30 N. Wind-rated when properly tensioned on frame.
Maintenance
Brush off debris. Spot clean with mild soap. Replace every 3–5 years in full-sun exposure. Machine-washable covers available.
Expected Lifespan
3–5 years direct sun. 5–8 years partial shade. Replaceable canopy design standard.
Best For
Gazebo soft-top canopies, pergola shade covers, privacy curtains, mosquito netting.
Relative Cost
$ – Most affordable. Low material and shipping cost. Replacement canopies <$50 wholesale.
Technical Specifications

Engineering Specs by Material.
What Your Retail Buyer's Technical Sheet Needs.

When your retail partner asks for span ratings, load capacities, and fastener grades — these are the numbers that go on the spec sheet. Every value below is production-validated and documented in your compliance dossier.

Max Beam Span
AluUp to 20 ft
SteelUp to 24 ft
WoodUp to 16 ft
Post Size
Alu4×4″ to 6×6″
Steel3×3″ to 6×3″ RHS
Wood4×4″ to 8×8″
Snow Load
AluUp to 30 psf
SteelUp to 50 psf
WoodUp to 40 psf
Wind Load
AluUp to 110 mph
SteelUp to 140 mph
WoodUp to 100 mph
Fastener Grade
Alu304 / 316 Stainless
SteelGrade 8.8 Galvanized
Wood304 Stainless, Ext.
Corrosion Rating
Alu500+ hr Salt Spray
Steel500+ hr Salt Spray
WoodPressure Treated ACQ
Glazing & Roofing Materials
Light Transmission
PC70–88%
Glass90%+
Fabric5–15% (shade)
Insulation (R-Value)
PC1.4–1.9
Glass1.0–3.0 (low-E)
FabricShade only
UV Resistance
PC1,000+ hr
GlassPermanent
Fabric500–1,000 hr
Impact / Hail Rating
PCClass 4 (highest)
GlassClass 3–4 tempered
FabricNo shatter risk
Weight per m²
PC1.7–2.7 kg
Glass10–20 kg
Fabric0.18–0.30 kg
Color Options
PC6 standard colors
GlassClear / Tinted / Frosted
Fabric50+ colors, custom Pantone
The Reality of Sourcing Structures

Four Problems Every Structures Buyer Faces.
And How We Solved Each at the Factory Level.

01

Your manufacturing cost is 40% above where it needs to be.

Domestic North American and European fabricators charge premium shop rates for labor, material handling, and overhead. Your wholesale price forces retail price points that drive customers to big-box imported alternatives — or kills your margin entirely.
30–50% manufactured cost reduction versus domestic supply. Same 6063-T5 aluminum, same Z275 steel, same kiln-dried hardwoods. BOM-level pricing with index-linked raw material transparency. Your margin recovers. Retail price stays competitive.
02

Three materials. Three suppliers. Three sets of problems.

The aluminum pergola factory doesn't touch wood. The wood gazebo shop can't weld steel. Your pavilion is with one supplier, your sheds with another, and your pergolas with a third. Three MOQs to meet. Three quality systems to audit. Three project managers who don't talk to each other.
One purchase order covers your entire outdoor structures category. One quality system. One project manager. No more juggling three suppliers with three different QC standards and three conflicting lead times.
03

"Custom" usually means picking from a catalog of 12×10 and 10×10.

Your retail buyer wants a 14×16 pavilion with 8×8 posts, a proprietary anchoring system, and custom truss geometry for snow country. The factory says "our catalog model maxes out at 12×12." True structural customization doesn't exist in the catalog-trading world.
Full OEM from your CAD files or design brief. Custom dimensions, custom materials, custom everything — engineered to your market's building code. Your structure. Your geometry. Your IP. No catalog limitations.
04

Lead times stretch. Communication stops. The factory you visited isn't the one running your order.

Your PO confirmed 8 weeks. Week 12: no shipment. Week 14: your contact "left the company." Week 16: a container appears — wrong post gauge, wrong powder color, wrong packaging. Summer retail season opens in 3 weeks and your structure SKUs aren't on the floor.
Dedicated English-speaking PM assigned at design freeze. Weekly WIP reports with photos. Annual capacity reservation locks your slot before peak season. Backward-scheduled from YOUR retail set date. No ghosting. No surprises.
What Makes OGPS Different

Four Capabilities Most
Structure Factories Don't Have.

Most outdoor structure suppliers are trading companies with a catalog and no factory access. These four capabilities — all managed directly by OGPS — are what separate a supply chain partner from a middleman.

Multi-Material, One Partner

Aluminum extrusion specialists. Steel fabrication and roll-forming partners. Wood milling and joinery workshops. All vetted, audited, and managed under our QC system in Guangdong. One PM coordinates every production stream. Your entire outdoor structures category — pergola, gazebo, pavilion, shed, carport, greenhouse — ships as one consolidated container under one bill of lading.

Engineered to Your Climate Zone

Wind-load calculations per ASCE 7. Snow-load per local building code. Seismic considerations where required. We engineer the post section, beam depth, truss geometry, and fastener specification to YOUR destination market — not a generic "one size fits all" design. Full calculation package included in your compliance dossier.

Custom Tooling. Protected IP.

Custom aluminum extrusion dies. Proprietary steel connector stamping tools. Branded post cap molds. All sourced through our partner tooling network — no 8–12 week external mold vendor delays because we manage the pipeline across multiple shops. Your tooling is NNN-protected and stored in access-controlled inventory. When you own the tooling, nobody else can run your design.

Flat-Pack Engineering Built In

KD design isn't an afterthought — it's engineered into the structure from the first CAD revision. Nestable louver panels. Detachable post-to-beam connectors. Stackable truss modules. ISTA 3A drop-tested packaging. 40–60% cube reduction vs assembled structures. Dense container loading = lower freight per unit = better landed cost.

Application Guide

Which Structure for Which Market?
An Engineer's Recommendation Matrix.

Your retail buyer doesn't need a catalog of 200 SKUs. They need the right structure for their customer's use case. Below is our application matrix — built from 15 years of engineering structures for North American and European markets.

Residential backyard pergola
Residential Backyard
Pergola or Gazebo
Restaurant patio pavilion
Restaurant Patio
Large Pavilion
Public park pavilion
Public Park
Steel Pavilion
Hotel poolside pergola
Hotel Poolside
Pergola or Cabana
Garden shed
Garden / Allotment
Shed or Cabin
Premium residential pavilion
Premium Residential
Custom Pavilion
Residential carport
Residential Driveway
Carport
Commercial greenhouse
Commercial Nursery
Greenhouse
Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know
Before Starting a Structures Program.

01
What is the minimum order quantity for custom outdoor structures?

Pergolas and gazebos: 50–100 units per SKU. Pavilions: 25 units. Sheds and cabins: 100 units. For fully custom OEM designs with dedicated tooling, MOQs are 200–300 units. Phased ramp-ups available for new brands. Annual procurement volumes of $400K+.

02
What is the typical lead time from order to delivery?

Existing platform SKUs: 45–60 days. New OEM/ODM designs: 90–120 days including engineering review, sampling, tooling, and packaging validation. Ocean transit: 25–35 days to NA/EU ports. We backward-schedule from your retail set date.

03
Can you engineer structures for my specific wind and snow load requirements?

Yes — standard on every project. We calculate post sections, beam depths, and truss geometry against ASCE 7 (wind) and your local snow load code. For extreme climates, we engineer larger post sections, additional truss members, and higher-grade fasteners.

04
Can outdoor structures ship in the same container as furniture or grills?

Yes. Density-optimized FCL consolidation combines heavy items as ballast with bulky KD structures in one 40HQ. One purchase order, one shipment, one point of contact. Typical 15–25% freight savings versus fragmented LCL shipping.

05
What warranty do you provide on outdoor structures?

Aluminum frames: 5-year structural + finish integrity. Steel structures: 2-year rust-perforation. Wood structures: 2-year structural defect + warping. Extended terms available for enterprise accounts. Claims processed within 72 hours. Spare-parts inventory maintained in Rotterdam for EU customers.

06
Do you provide assembly instructions and retail-ready packaging?

Yes. Every SKU ships with an illustrated multi-language assembly manual, hardware kit, and retail-ready packaging if required (branded cartons, UPC barcodes, pallet displays). Every sampled unit is assembly-tested during pre-shipment inspection.

07
What certifications and testing do your structures undergo?

ISO 9001:2015 QMS, BSCI social compliance, CE marking (EU). Structural calculations per ICC/IBC. Fastener pull-test and cross-hatch adhesion (ISO 2409). Salt-spray corrosion (ASTM B117, 500+ hr). ISTA 3A packaging integrity. CARB Phase 2 / EPA TSCA Title VI for wood components.

Your Next Competitive Advantage
Might Be One Email Away.

Send us a structure you're currently sourcing. We'll price the exact same materials and specs, line by line, and show you the full picture.

Minimum annual procurement volume: $400K+. Enterprise engagements only.