The short answer is YES! it is a must. Every aluminum patio cover over 120 sq ft. requires a building permit per California state law. Stay away from companies that offer no permit options. To learn more about permits, visit our Cost Factors blog!

Of course! Alumawood has 8 colors for you to choose from that will match your style. Adobe, Mojave Tan, Desert Sand, Spanish Brown, Graphite, White, Latte, and Black. View color options here.

With AlumaShine™ ! This cleaning kit gives you the tools needed to properly maintain and keep your patio looking beautiful for years to come. AlumaShine is earth-friendly and non-toxic, making it safe and easy to use.

Every Alumawood Outdoor Living patio cover comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Alumawood patios are built to be insect proof, resist warping, resist cracking, come fully painted, and completely weather resistant.

If you’re interested in adding AlumaTables™ or Alumabases™ to your patio cover, or need more cleaning agent AlumaShine™ , you can purchase on our accessories page or inquire with your contractor about including them with your new patio cover build.

Yes, the AlumaTable® is adjustable! With two set screws with knobs underneath, you can easily lower or raise your AlumaTable® for any occasion. Purchase the AlumaTable® here.

Yes, Alumawood has 4 different types of edges you can choose from. Beveled, Corbel, Miltered, and Scalloped. You can see their shapes here.

We do not directly sells parts to the public. You can purchase parts for your Alumawood patio cover at www.AlumawoodProducts.com

If your patio cover was damaged, we highly recommend reaching out to your original installer to do repair work. If you don't have info on your contractor or they're no longer in business, feel free to contact us and we can hopefully provide you with recommendations in your area.

Your contractor should be able to work with you on contacting Alumawood regarding warranties. If you need to contact Alumawood Outdoor Living directly, visit their website www.Alumawood.com or contact their headquarters at 877-247-1418

Once all the custom factory materials have arrived, and depending on how large of a patio cover you purchase, building and finishing usually only takes 1–2 working days.

In most States the answer is Spring and Summer. In California and Arizona, the weather is usually mild year around. Yes, it rains sometimes, but it clears up and you can install a day or two later when the sun comes out.

Typically a patio cover will cost $25.00 – $35.00 per square foot to build. There are several additional options that can increase the total construction costs such as ceiling fans, upgraded lights & electrical outlets. Contact your local contractor for an accurate quote.

Yes and no. The most common is a Newport Solid cover, which has corrugated channels on the roof of the cover. You will likely cause damage from walking on top. We suggest using a half sheet of plywood placed against the wall of the house to distribute your weight across the locks. Read more information in our Information Every Homeowner Needs To Know blog post.

Yes! DIY kits are available from several companies. Read all about DIY patio cover kits here: The Benefits of DIY Aluminum Patio Cover Kits by LB Structural

No problem! Reach out to LB Structural directly at support@lbstructural.com with a picture of your patio cover, and they'd be happy to determine your color for you!