{"product_id":"custom-pergola-shade-cover-style-1","title":"Custom Pergola Shade Cover - Style 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidday sun turns an uncovered pergola into a place nobody wants to sit. A custom pergola shade cover in Sunbrella takes the glare and the heat out of it, without sealing the space up like a plastic tarp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle 1 is the flat-top shade version. One taut panel of solution-dyed Sunbrella stretched across your frame, cut to your exact size so it sits flat and clean. It reads like an intentional part of the structure — not something draped over it. And because Sunbrella breathes, the shade underneath stays cooler than it ever would under coated vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also the practical fix when your existing top has given up. If the old canopy has faded, thinned, or torn along the seams, this drops in as a made-to-measure pergola replacement canopy — same frame, new top, done. Our custom pergola shade covers are built to order for exactly that kind of swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Measure Your Pergola Shade Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo measurements across the top of your frame:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 - Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the full width of the pergola's top frame, edge to edge, in feet and inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2 - Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the depth (front to back) across the top, edge to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3 - Add leeway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the optional 1–2\" leeway for a little drape past the edge. Send us the numbers and we cut the shade to match — no standard sizes, no forcing your frame into a template.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Custom Pergola Shade Covers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade that stays cool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathable Sunbrella vents heat instead of trapping it, so the space underneath feels like shade, not a greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor that doesn't quit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolution-dyed fiber resists fading, so the canopy holds its color through the summers that wreck ordinary shade cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA true made-to-measure top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut to your exact Width and Depth for a taut fit — ideal as a straight pergola replacement canopy on an existing frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacked by ZIPCushions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZIPCovers is the sister brand to ZIPCushions, the outdoor-living specialists behind 75,000+ homes and a 4.9 Google rating. The same fabric knowledge goes into every shade cover we cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant help choosing a Sunbrella color that won't wash out? Reach us at +1 720-882-0756 or sales@zipcovers.com. Need more coverage off the edges? See the extended Style 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFabric Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Sunbrella pergola cover, and Sunbrella behaves differently from a coated waterproof top — in the ways that matter for shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolution-dyed acrylic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is locked into the fiber, not printed on top, so it resists fading and stays true through years of direct sun. That's why a Sunbrella pergola shade canopy still looks right after the seasons that leave cheaper fabric chalky and gray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreathable by design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woven acrylic lets hot air pass through instead of trapping it. Under a sealed vinyl top a patio turns into an oven; under breathable Sunbrella the shade actually feels cooler because heat isn't stacking up beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-repellent, not waterproof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunbrella sheds light rain and dew, but it's a shade fabric — it breathes, so it isn't a sealed waterproof roof. If your priority is a bone-dry patio in heavy rain, look at our waterproof pergola covers instead. If it's cool, glare-free shade with easy rain-shedding, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is built to last outdoors: reinforced corners, double-stitched seams, weather-resistant thread, and rustproof grommets around the edge for a clean tie-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeature Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Solution-dyed Sunbrella fabric that blocks harsh sun while staying breathable, so heat escapes instead of building up underneath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Flat-top shade canopy made to your exact Width and Depth for a taut, wrinkle-free fit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Fade- and UV-resistant color that holds up through summer after summer of direct sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Water-repellent finish sheds light rain and morning dew (this is a breathable shade cover, not a sealed waterproof top)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Works as a fresh pergola replacement canopy when your old top has faded, sagged, or torn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reinforced, double-stitched seams and rustproof grommets for secure tie-down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Canopy only — pergola frame not included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZIPCovers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51013376278695,"sku":"custom-pergola-shade-cover-style-1","price":64.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/6260\/5223\/files\/CustomPergolaShadeCover-Style1-BEIGE.webp?v=1785322598","url":"https:\/\/zipcovers.com\/products\/custom-pergola-shade-cover-style-1","provider":"ZIPCovers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}