Does Alumawood™ Rust?
No, Alumawood™ products are manufactured from high-grade aluminum which will does rust. In addition Alumawood™ products coated with a weather-resistant Tuffcoat™ paint finish that withstands the harshest conditions, including excessive moisture.
How much maintenance do Alumawood™ Patio Covers require?
Alumawood™ products are easy to maintain and are virtually maintenance-free. Not only does the manufacturer create the end product, they also paint the Alumawood™ using a state-of-the-art continuous coating process and an extremely anti-corrosive siliconized polyester paint finish (Tuffcoat™). Generally, normal rainfall is sufficient to keep its appearance clean. It is also recommended that you periodically spray down the cover with a water and soap solution to rid the surface of dirt and/or lime build-up.
How does the cost of Alumawood™ compare to that of real wood?
The initial cost of an Alumawood™ Patio Cover is comparable to that of a Wooden Patio Cover or carport. Although, with Alumawood™, you will never have to worry about spending money and hours of backbreaking work to scrape, paint, and repair the structure. And unlike real wood Alumawood™ is backed by a lifetime warranty against: cracking, peeling, fading, warping, and rotting. Therefore, not only is Alumawood™ comparable in price, but in the long run it costs much, much less (and it looks better).
What colors do the Alumawood™ kits come in?
All Alumawood™ products are available in five classic colors: Sonora Beige, Adobe, White, Mojave Tan, and Desert Sand. Click here to view the available colors.
Can Alumawood™ handle heavy winds?
The typical Alumawood™ product is engineered to handle a 90mph wind load. However, if your area requires something in excess of this, we are able to increase the capability of the product.
Can Alumawood™ handle heavy snow loads?
The typical Alumawood™ product is engineered to handle a 20lb. live load. This means that it will support 20lbs. per square foot of snow or water on it. However, if your area requires a greater live load, we are able to increase the weight handling capability.
Does Rick’s Custom Patios get the required building permits?
Alumawood™ products are fully engineered, meeting ICBO specification, which typically satisfies any permitting requirements. Here at Rick’s Custom Patios we are committed assisting our customers in getting what they need to meet building code, as an added service to our customer’s we will pull all required permits on your behalf.
How are Alumawood™ Products installed?
Alumawood™ patio covers are installed as either free-standing or attached to an existing structure (generally the house). The posts can be installed with either brackets fastened to a concrete slab, deck, or embedded in concrete footings. Installation time is dependent on the size of the cover. Most standard sizes, attached or freestanding, generally require 1-2 days of installation time.
What are the benefits of Alumawood™?
Alumawood™ patio covers are constructed of an embossed aluminum with a richly textured wood-grain finish. It has heavy header beams and a weather-resistant Tuffcoat™ paint finish that withstands the harshest conditions, including sun, rain, wind, and extreme temperatures. Alumawood™ is virtually maintenance-free and stays looking new for years, because unlike real wood, Alumawood™ won’t: burn, crack, peel, warp, rot, or attract termites, and it does not rust. Alumawood™ is also environmentally friendly, because it helps preserve our nation’s forests. All Alumawood™ products are backed with a manufacturer’s lifetime warranty.
Alumawood™ kits are offered in two different styles to suit your needs. If you want added shade but still prefer partial sun to shine through and don’t want to screen out refreshing breezes, our Lattice shade structure is the ideal solution. However, our Flat-Panel Solid Roof shade structure is the best choice for providing you and your outdoor furniture with maximum protection against the elements. You’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor living space even when the weather isn’t ideal.
Does Alumawood™ come with a warranty?
Yes, we do provide a written lifetime limited manufacturer’s warranty, against: peeling, cracking, fading, and rotting.
What kind of roof system do the patio room enclosures have?
Our All-Seasons Patio Room Enclosures include a 3” thick insulated roof system with an interlock design. The interlocking system makes our roof systems leak-proof. Each panel has an orange peel aluminum skin with an expanded polystyrene core of foam which provides consistent thermal separation, large internal drainage system.
How thick are the walls in the All-Seasons patio enclosures?
Rick’s Patio Room Enclosures are unmatched in quality and value, providing you with energy efficient construction. Our All-Seasons enclosures are complete systems, including: 3” Insulated Wall Systems, Dual-Pane Vinyl Frame Windows, and a 3” Insulated Ceiling System. The Frame includes a thermal break system which ensures that your new patio room will keep the elements out, while providing you a well-balanced environment within. The walls are made of 3” thick panels: including an orange peel textured aluminum skin separated by an expanded polystyrene core of foam that provides consistent thermal separation.
Do the All-Seasons room enclosures include a choice of optional doors?
Our All-Seasons patio room enclosures come standard with a 3’ wide door. We offer additional options, including: 6’ wide Full-View French Double doors and/or a 6’ wide Full-View Sliding Glass Widow Door. Many customers also chose to add additional 3’ wide doors to their enclosure.
Are the windows in the All-Seasons patio room enclosures energy efficient?
Our All-Seasons patio rooms come standard with energy-efficient Dual-Pane Vinyl Frame Windows. Our superior-quality windows will ensure that your new patio room will keep the elements out, while providing you a well-balanced environment within.
Do the All-Seasons patio room enclosures include indoor lights or an outdoor light?
Our patio room enclosures include electrical raceways within the frame and optional concealed raceways in the ceiling system. This allows us to not only add outdoor lighting to your new enclosure, but also gives you the option of indoor lighting.
Do the All-Season patio rooms come with the option of indoor ceiling fans?
Our patio room enclosures are equipped with optional concealed raceways in the ceiling system, which allows for us to easily add ceiling fans and indoor lighting at your request.
