Alumawood® Shade Structures are constructed of embossed aluminum with a textured wood-grain finish . The structures are built with heavy header beams and a weather-resistant Aluma-Shield SM paint system with Teflon® additive that withstands sun, rain, wind, and extreme temperatures.
Is Alumawood patio cover good?
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It’s also a surprisingly strong and sturdy material compared with aluminum, which is why most solid patio covers are made of wood. They won’t bend or twist when you hang or fix medium weight items on it.
What is Alumawood?
Alumawood is aluminum that has been embossed, painted and manufactured into shapes that resemble wood (cedar). The finished product is a beautiful, low maintenance, shade cover that will outlast any other material on the market today.
Can you stand on Alumawood patio cover?
Q.) Can you walk on an Alumawood Patio Cover? A: No, Alumawood patio covers are designed to create shade and are not recommended to be walked on .
Is Alumawood more expensive than wood?
Alumawood is a brand name just like Pepsi or Coke. They cost much less than wood patios and are affordable compared to wood. ... However, for every positive there is a negative, alumawood is easily damaged compared to wood, they have limited colors to what is available for wood.
Is Alumawood better than vinyl?
Vinyl cannot match Alumawood or wood in regards to strength, over time vinyl will sag and lose its luster and it will be time to replace the vinyl cover. Alumawood has the warmth of wood, the easy maintenance of a vinyl product and because aluminum will not rust the cover will outlast wood or vinyl by a long shot.
Is Alumawood loud?
Interestingly enough... one of the most common questions we hear regarding the Alumawood aluminum patio covers is whether or not it’s loud or noisy when it rains. The short answer is yes . Alumawood patio covers are noisy and loud when it rains.
How long do Alumawood patio covers last?
3. Alumawood does not rot like wood. If you purchase pressure-treated lumber to create your wood patio cover, then the product will have a useful life of about 10 to 20 years .
Do Alumawood patio covers get hot?
The alumawood line has an insulated cover , a non insulated cover and a lattice shade bar cover. I have to admit the insulated cover provides exceptional resistance to heat with its 3′′ structural foam center.
Does Alumawood look like wood?
Alumawood is aluminum that has been embossed, painted and manufactured into shapes that resemble wood (cedar) . The finished product is a beautiful, low maintenance, shade cover that will outlast any other material on the market today.
Can you drill into Alumawood?
Can you screw into Alumawood? “ Yes, you can , But. why would you want to?” As an alternative to drilling holes into your Alumawood Patio Cover, you can use 3M plastic hooks.
How much weight can you hang on Alumawood?
What snow and wind loads are available with Alumawood covers? Our standard covers have a 10lb live (snow) load and a 110 mph wind load. Our engineering accommodates up to 50 lb snow loads & 130 mph wind loads.
Do I need a permit to build a patio cover?
A permit is required for building patio covers . Building a patio cover can be done without a permit, in theory. However, homeowners can incur fees if cited by the city during the build. Homeowners can often run into issues when reselling their home, or worse, if a structure fails.
What colors do Alumawood come in?
Yes, all Alumawood dimensions, screws, and endcaps are currently available in different colors: Lattice White, Desert Sand, Adobe, Ivory, Almond, and Spanish Brown . Multiple colors can be used.
How long do wood patio covers last?
Personally, I’ve seen wooden patio covers last over 40 years . Contrast that to other wood patio covers that I’ve seen only last a mere 10 years. We do tons of wood patio cover repairs throughout Los Angeles and surrounding cities and counties, so we’ve seen our fair share of patio cover wood damage let me tell you.
How do you clean Alumawood patio covers?
- Pour 2 cups of vinegar into the sprayer and mix with 1 gallon of hot water.
- Use a garden hose to spray down the patio cover to remove any loose debris.
- Spray the patio cover with the white vinegar solution.
- Scrub the stains with an extended scrub brush.
