Re Sealing Alumawood non-insulated

 Can you walk on a non-insulated patio cover?

H Post Tables

 The new H Post Table for Alumawood patio covers. 

This table is easy to install and requires no tools for install. It fits on any aluminum patio cover H Post with a 3"x3" center posts and 2"x6.5" side plates on both sides. 

Her is a video on how to install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzubDdEcR8k

One thing is the H Post Table wont work if you have a downspout on your post.

Alumabase Kits

 LB Structural has come up with a new product for Alumawood and similar aluminum patio covers that will cover the base of the standard "H-Post". This product is called Alumabase or H Post Base Kit.

You can order them here: https://alumawoodproducts.com/products/#!/H-Post-Base-Kits/c/62786104

Here is a crash course video on how to install:

Recessed Lights in Alumawood

Here is a quick video on one way to install recessed lights on a non-insulated solid Alumawood patio cover. Drill out or cut out the hole for the lights. Run the wire to the light and cap the panel. Power up the lights with switch

Here is a video:

Screw on your End Caps

Alumawood patio covers are always loosing their end caps. Installers will build the cover and sometimes forget or just not put screws in each end piece. With out the screws in each cap eventually some of them will work their way of each year.  We recommend #8 screws-self tapping but any screw to hold the cap on will work.

Here is a short video talking about this....

https://vimeo.com/422461020

Screws-Endcaps from Alumawood Products on Vimeo.

Chinese Downspouts

Take a look at this alternative to a standard downspout. When building Alumawood structures you can sometime find it hard to figure out where to bring the water down from the gutter and how. Some reasons for that could be columns or pillars that wont asthetically go well with the common downspout aluminum kit. 

This is a "Chinese downspout." Here is a quick link to an Amazon search to find more.
https://www.amazon.com/rain-chain-downspouts/s?k=rain+chain+downspouts

Here are a few photos to give you an ideas of what we are talking about.

Extruded Gutter Video

Extruded gutter is an open gutter option for Solid Newport Alumawood patio covers. We replace a Rollformed gutter to make it easier to clean out the gutter. It is better to opt for the Extruded in the beginning if you know you will have a lot of debris on you patio cover. If you are free of trees and other problems that could clog you gutter then the rollform can save you money

Beamlyft for Alumawood

Beamlyft makes it possible to build Alumawood patio covers in new ways. This product opens the door for different applications of Alumawood. In the past there was only one way to do a roof mount where now you have 3 new ways to solve that problem. There are three different Beamlyfts to choose from:

• Rafter Bracket
• Raised Roof Bracket
• Flush Mount Bracket

Each bracket has a unique way of solving problems that have plaqued the Alumawood patio industry for years. Take a look at some pictures to get an idea of just how cool the Beamlyft is with Alumawood.

 Check out Beamlyft.com for more pictures or visit Alumawoodproducts.com to purchase this product with your own DYI kit.

Here is a video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk8ph1Lwlvg

Double Header

Increase your post spacing and eliminate unwanted post by going with the double header option. By adding an extra header beam you will be able to free up space and strengthen your patio cover. Here are some pictures of an Alumawood patio cover with two header beams.

Alumawood Plugs

Alumawood plastic plugs and color decriptions.

Alumahook by Alumahangers

This is a great new idea for Alumawood patio covers. Alumahangers have been around for years and just came up with the new Alumahook. There are many different ways to use this product on Alumawood Patio Covers. Check out the video below to learn more or visit alumahangers.com

Alumawood Products

Replacement Parts sold at Alumawoodproducts.com 

Alumahangers New Colors

Check out Alumahangers.com for hangers designed from Alumawood patio covers.
There are a few new colors available. 

Here is video. It has been posted on here before but wanted to share again for those who haven't seen the time lapse Go Pro video. Enjoy

Coring concrete

When building an Alumawood patio cover on an existing slab. One way to solve the problem is coring concrete for the footing. Then you can dig the dirt out and set you steel posts in concrete to stabilize the header beams. Here are a few pictures to get the point across.

Top of Alumawood

IRP(insluated roof panel ) Above and Newport 6" Flat Panel Below

This is the top of an Alumawood patio cover. There are two kinds of Alumawood Roofs: IRP (Insulated Roof Panels) and Newport Flat Panel (or 6"flat panel). In this picture you see the Newport

Flat Panel. The Newport is considerable more affordable and cannot be walked on.

The IRP can be walked on but not for a balcony. It can support the weight of someone if they need to get on top. Both products  

As a builder my option for each:

Flat Panel Newport: If you are just looking for shade then the Newport patio is the cost effective way of getting that done. Saving money is a huge benefit in my mind. The bottom of the patio is flat and has wood texture. You can still get all the electrical extras, columns, lighting, blind, etc.. You can not walk on the top. You would need ply wood along the wall to get on top of the cover to distribute the weight

Insulated Roof Panel: Insulated roof panels are considered an upgrade. You can walk on the top when you need. Another reason to use the IRP would be if you intend on creating a room in closer down the road. Also, some HOA's only allow the IRP because they don't like the non-insulated roof "look" from the top.

Custom Turns

Here is a patio cover that had a very unique turn. The slope off the roof and headers had to be calculated exactly in order for the panels to flow smoothly accross the roof line. It seemed difficult before the build but like most things as long as you focus and pay attention anything is possible. Hope you like this one. Just want everyone to know what is possible with Alumawood.

Alumawood small parts

http://alumawoodproducts.com/products/

Rebuild of Snow damaged patios

Here is a before and after of a lattice patio that came down in the snow. The first patio that came down was described in the last post.

The new patio was build with a wood ledger wrapped in Alumawood, 2 posts were added and the material was all upgraded to meet engineering standards. Enjoy

Fly by night operation

Here is an example of why people need to do there home work when choosing a contractor. There was a freak snow storm in Murrieta on New Year's Eve. Most places got less the 3" of snow, but some got up to 6". The phone started ringing of patios coming down. This patio was only held up by 4 brackets. This was so poorly built that it just feel to the ground. Thank goodness that nobody was hurt. Just remember to check references, and how long the company has been in business. 

You can never be too safe. Good luck with you next patio. 

Patio Designs

Designs and ideas for Alumawood patio covers. Get a quick view of what is possible with aluminum awnings. You can have solid or lattice shade structures. An Alumawood patio can quickly change your out door living space into much more comfortable space. You can also add lighting for night use and parties. Give us a call at 951-674-8533 for a free in home estimate. Our website is http://classicalumawoodcovers.com