In general, aluminum patio covers are made of aluminum sheets with an embossed texture of wood grains on them. Then they folded into shapes of beams and panels that will later be used to create a patio cover structure. Aluminum patio covers have become most popular in the last years due to the fact that this product requires no maintenance and can last a lifetime
A solid patio cover is a structure made from posts, beams and roof sheeting which is designed to provide complete shade and rain shelter to all that is beneath it. Some are strong enough to stand on and some aren’t.
Open lattice patio covers are structures comprised of evenly spaced posts and beams that allow for partial and balanced shading. With Patios4All you can choose to use aluminum, Metal and wood for your Open Lattice Patio Covers.
Unlike most designs for aluminum patio covers of the past, modern day technology has advanced aluminum patio covers to have an aesthetically pleasing look to them that can stand up to the elements for a virtually maintenance-free period of years. They are less expensive then wood patio covers but they can match the aesthetic of the house from which they will be built and they can also be built to look like wood. To choose the best aluminum patio cover though you will need to start by deciding how big of a cover you will need, what you want the aluminum patio cover to look like, and what purposes you will be using your patio for. Here are the most common cut edge details for the aluminum patio cover beams:
All aluminum patio covers have a specific elegancy to them and likewise are tailored to each customer’s needs. The most popular choice is the beveled ends for a more modern look. Traditionally, many people choose the classic scalloped and corbel edge details.
The best way to decide for yourself is to compare the edge details to the architectural design of your home. We often see where a person will choose the design without visioning it on their home. A square flat roof modern home will do well with mitered or beveled edge details for your aluminum patio cover, while a more traditional house will benefit from corbel and scalloped edge details. But choosing edge details for your aluminum patio cover are just one of the options when building your patio cover.
Most Patio Cover projects do require a building permit. Due to many Inquiries regarding your local city codes, we have assigned a designated in-home specialist to help you determine what are the requirements needed to install such a patio. Drop us a line so we can start investigating for you.
