Alumawood vs. Wood
Alumawood
- Looks like wood, with the durability and resilience of Aluminum
- Will not rot, mildew, grow mold etc.
- Will not burn
- Will not warp
- Will not attract termites
- Paint won’t Peel, paint is baked into the material – long lasting
- Requires little to NO maintenance
- Lasts for decades
- Better for the environment by protecting our nation’s forests
- Costs less than wood when you factor in cost of maintenance
- Most durable material for patio covers
- Strongest warranty in the business – limited lifetime warranty
- Backed by a business that will be here tomorrow
Wood
- Easily damaged by weather and improper care
- Rots, mildews, grows mold, especially in heavy rainfall areas
- Burns easily
- Wood will warp
- Will attract termites
- Paint typically peels especially in dry environments
- Requires expensive yearly touch-ups
- Very high maintenance
- Usually replaced [with aluminum] after 5-10 years
- Poor environmental impact depleting national forests
- Wood is becoming a thing of the past for patio covers!
