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| Aluminum Awning DIY Buyers Guide:
Pertaining to Patio Covers, Arbor
Lattice and Carports
Aluminum Awnings are the best product
on the Market today.
Whether you purchase from us or another company Aluminum Awnings
have come a long ways from the flimsy, weak and loud design |
| of the 50's, 60's & 70's. Quiet, Strong,
Attractive, Low Maintenance and Affordable are the best selling
points on today's Aluminum Awnings. |
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| Buy from a Reputable Manufacturer. |
Purchasing any product from a reputable manufacture is very
important for any product and the Aluminum Awning market is no
different. You will want a Manufacturer who maintains a high
quality product that you know has been around for many years and
will be been around for many years.
The Manufacturer that we use is Amerimax Building Products.
Amerimax Building Products has been around for more than 30 years
and is one the largest aluminum manufactures in the world.
The Amerimax name has stood for quality, value and innovation for
many years. Amerimax open lattice and solid roof patio
covers, awnings, and carports reflect this proud tradition.
Amerimax patio covers and shade structures increase property value
while affordably adding outdoor living space. Amerimax
originated the "Alumawood" brand Awning. If you are not
familiar with the Alumawood Awnings they are a wood textured all
aluminum design that looks and feels just like a real wood awning.
They are an attractive, unique maintenance-free sanctuary from the
blazing sun. Each component is manufactured from structural
aluminum alloys and finished with a high performance coating
offered in a variety of colors and accompanied by a limited
lifetime warranty. Each system is engineered to assemble
with flawless fit and meets stringent specifications backed by
I.C.B.O. Every design detail has been carefully considered
to enhance aesthetic appeal and the natural wood appearance.
Whatever your customer's request, Amerimax has the solution. And
with our in-house team of design and engineering experts, we are
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Installation: Can a Homeowner
really Install this?
Our Awnings are considered Do It Yourself Awnings designed for
easy installation, most of our customers are the average
Homeowner with no construction background. However, this is the
same high quality product that you see installed by Contractors,
the only difference is you do the installation and save a lot of
money no having to pay for the installation. We provide a
complete kit for you, all materials required are part of the
kit, no additional parts are required to assemble. All of
the required small parts are included as well to install such as
screws, bolts, wedge anchors, brackets, flashing and caulking.
Not all kits will require all of these small parts (for example
an arbor lattice will not require flashing), your kit will come
with only the necessary parts and complete detailed installation
instructions to make your install trouble free. See our
Customer Testimonials...
Install time for most Homeowners is usually about one weekend
depending on the size of the awning, you will need basic
Hand Tools.
The Tools needed are relatively inexpensive and can be found at
any Home Center (Home Depot, Home Base, etc..) if you do not
already have them.
See a list of
Tools Required
Technical Assistants is also available, if you have anything
that you are unsure about one of our Designers will be happy to
give you any advice you need or walk you through step by step. |
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How Wind and Snow Loads effect
you.
The Awnings are designed based on your requirements for snow
and wind loads. Every area is different but more than
likely your local Building Dept. will require you to obtain a
permit for your awning. Contact your local Building
Dept. and ask what your live load and wind factor are. |
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How pricing is calculated.
The prices are based on what it takes to make your awning, every
customer is different due to area snow and wind requirements
combined with awning size and options for the awning. You can
fill out a free quote on our site and we will get back to you with a
delivered price. |
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