Do-It-Yourself Resources
Patio Cover Kit Comparison
| Alumawood Patio Covers ![]() |
Insulated Alumawood Patio Covers ![]() |
Alumawood Arbor Lattice ![]() |
Standard Aluminum Patio Covers ![]() |
SkyVue Patio Covers ![]() |
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| Photo Gallery? |
Yes, view... | Yes, view... | Yes, view... | Yes, view... | Yes, view... |
| Materials | Aluminum | Aluminum and Structural Foam | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum & Polycarbonate |
| Colors | White, Desert Sand, Mojave Tan, Adobe, Sonora Beige, Latte view... | White or Desert Sand view | White, Desert Sand, Mojave Tan, Adobe, Sonora Beige, Latte view | White Only with Trim Color Options view... | White, Oyster, Agate Gray, Beige Gray, Brown Matte, Textured Green, Black Matte view... |
| Approx. Attached DIY Kit Price | $10 per foot & Up. Get a Free Quote |
$13.50 per foot & Up. Call for quote. |
$10.50 per foot & Up. Get a Free Quote |
$6.50 per foot & Up. Get a Free Quote |
$32 per foot & Up. Get a Free Quote |
| Can it be Freestanding? | Yes, with Footings view more... |
Yes, with Footings view more... |
Yes, with Footings view more... |
Yes, with Footings view more... |
No, only Attached |
| Approx. Freestanding DIY Kit Price | $16.50 per foot & Up. Get a Free Quote |
$19.50 per foot & Up. Call for quote. |
$15.50 per foot & Up. Get a Free Quote |
$9.00 per foot & Up. Get a Free Quote |
Not Available. |
| Instructions Available? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty view... |
Limited Lifetime Warranty view... |
Limited Lifetime Warranty view... |
Limited Lifetime Warranty view... |
10 Yr on Panels. Limited Lifetime on Structure view... |
| Production Time | 7 - 9 Days | 7 - 9 Days | 7 - 9 Days | 7 - 9 Days | 2 Weeks |
| Shipping Time | 3-5 Days | 3 - 5 Days | 3-5 Days | 3-5 Days | 3-5 Days |
| Can it be designed for Snow? | Yes, up to 60lbs per square foot. view more... |
Yes, up to 60lbs per square foot. view more... |
Yes, up to 60lbs per square foot. view more... |
Yes, up to 60lbs per square foot. view more... |
Yes, up to 60lbs per square foot. view more... |
| Product Engineering |
ICC 2006 and IAPMO Product Reports | ICC 2006 and IAPMO Product Reports | ICC 2006 and IAPMO Product Reports | ICC 2006 and IAPMO Product Reports | Plans meeting or exceeding IBC, IRC & UBC Codes. |
| Recommended Roof Pitch |
1/2" per 12" | 1/2" per 12" | No Pitch Required | 1/2" per 12" | 1/2" per 12" |
| Standard Wind Rating |
90mph | 90mph | 90mph | 90mph | 90mph |
| Max Wind Rating | 110mph | 110mph | 110mph | 110mph | 120mph |
| Designed for Hurricanes? | No | No | No | No | No |




