DIY Aluminum Patio Kits: Build Your Dream Cover & Save Up to 50%.
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Alumawood Patio Cover Kits
Alumawood Non-Insulated Patio Covers
Transform your patio into a functional and inviting outdoor space with the durable, cost-effective, and beautiful Alumawood non-insulated cover. It's great value has made it the most popular choice.
Alumawood Insulated Patio Covers
Keep your family cool with the Insulated patio cover. These walkable panels have a solid foam core and aluminum skin, reducing heat by up to 15 degrees. Perfect for hot climates and patios with limited airflow.
Alumawood Pergola Lattice Covers
Create a comfortable and beautiful outdoor space with a Alumawood Pergola. With the open roof, the rafters and lattice tubes provide 50 to 60% filtered shade, allowing you to enjoy the perfect amount of sunlight.
View 3D Patio Cover Designs
See actual 3D models from past Alumawood patio cover projects. These examples show how we design and build custom kits, so you can understand the layout, structure, and options available.
How It Works
1 - Pick Your Style: Solid (Non‑Insulated), Insulated, or Pergola Lattice—choose the cover that fits your climate and look.
3 - Get a Quote. We give you a custom quote based on your design work with you to finalize your new cover. Use our quick quote form.
4 - Get Materials & Build: Pick up at our CA, AZ, or OR yards—or delivery in available locations—then assemble it yourself in a single weekend.
What Homeowners Say
“James answered all of my many questions and even delivered the kit
himself. Not a ‘take the money and run’ company—he truly stands behind
his product.”
— Brad Hall ★★★★★
“Fantastic company to work with. The kit was complete and easy to assemble
for a handy DIYer. Awesome quality and great, helpful staff.”
— Tim Pringle ★★★★★
Regional Pickup & Shipping Locations
To provide reliable nationwide service, Try-Tech Patios offers regional pickup hubs throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida.
Shipping is available to most locations within these regions as well.
Can I install a DIY aluminum patio cover?
Yes, if you're handy and have some experience doing typical DIY projects around the home, you can build an aluminum patio cover kit.
Building an Alumawood patio cover will require you to be comfortable using basic tools, such as a circular saw, drill, measuring tape, and a level.
The aluminum patio cover materials are light and easy to handle. Only minimum cutting is required, and most pieces are secured with sheet metal screws for easy assembly.
Vanessa built this cover by herself.
Vanessa's DIY aluminum DIY patio kit turned out beautiful.
By taking on the project herself, she not only saved thousands but also had the opportunity to invest in new outdoor furniture and refresh her concrete patio slab.
The result is a fresh and revitalized patio area she will enjoy for years.
Why Choose Try-Tech Patios?
As the original Alumawood Dealer since 1999, we take pride in our ability to provide expert advice and guidance throughout the process of designing, ordering, and helping you through the installation of your patio cover.
Where to buy Alumawood? Try-Tech is a leading provider of factory-direct Alumawood patio cover kits, having sold more Do-It-Yourself kits than any other company.
Trust the industry experts and contact us today at 800-531-5994 or via email at sales@try-tech.com.
Do you want your patio cover installed for you?
If you’re not confident installing a patio cover yourself, there’s no need to worry!
You can arrange for a local handyman, contractor, or landscaper to handle the installation. We have sold to thousands of DIY Homeowners, if they can do it, your trusted worker can handle the job.
You have two options:
1.) You can personally buy your patio cover from us and have a contractor/handyman do the installation.
2.) Or you can hire a contractor/handyman to purchase from us directly and they can take care of everything, all of your measuring, ordering, etc.
By doing this, you can still save money compared to hiring an Alumawood installer.
How do I attach to my house?
The covers are mounted to your wall, fascia board, or rooftop.
How to build a freestanding cover?
The posts are sunk into concrete footings for stability.
Wood won't last. But, Alumawood will.
Why choose aluminum for your DIY Aluminum Patio Cover?
Aluminum is superior for roofing materials; unlike steel, wood, or vinyl, aluminum outlasts them all.
Steel rusts, wood twists, warps, mildews, rots, burns, and attracts termites, while vinyl warps over time.
Aluminum withstands even the harshest elements; with aluminum, you get the timeless beauty of wood without compromising durability and convenience.
Don't settle for anything less than aluminum for your Patio Cover.
The aluminum covers are as functional as they are beautiful.
Are you looking to transform your outdoor space into a stunning retreat? Our DIY Patio Cover Kits perfectly balance functionality and visual appeal.
Elevate your yard or pool area with our durable and customizable aluminum covers. With a wide range of sizes, colors, lights, fans, and more, you can effortlessly personalize your patio cover to harmonize with your home.
Experience our covers’ numerous benefits, including shielding from sun damage, lowering cooling costs, enhancing your home’s value, and creating a haven for cherished family moments. Elevate your outdoor space today with our DIY Aluminum Patio Kits.
It's Easy To DIY
Join the thousands of customers who have completed their DIY Patio Kit. With basic tools, you can complete your patio cover installation with our step-by-step instructions. Plus, you can contact us if you have any questions during the process for help.
Kits are complete.
Basic tools are all you need.
Easy to use building instructions.
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Alumawood Options
Paint Colors
Eight Colors
Alumawood shade structures are painted with durable, high-quality AlumaShield paint, which will not fade, split, or chip and cleans easily due to its Teflon additive.
Available in White, Black, Desert Sand, Mojave Tan, Latte, Adobe, Spanish Brown, and Graphite.
End Caps
Four End Cap Styles
Choose from Scalloped, Corbel, Mitered, and Beveled End Caps to complement your cover.
These caps neatly fit onto the ends of the aluminum header beams and rafters, adding a polished finish to your patio cover.
Alumawood Upgrades
Accessories to customize your cover.
Ceiling Fan Beams
Adding a ceiling fan to your patio cover is a must-have upgrade. It enhances circulation, allowing you to enjoy your patio during the hot summer.
Adding a ceiling fan also gives you the opportunity to have a light if you choose to not install recessed lighting.
We do not provide ceiling fans, but we offer a fan beam that creates a sturdy mounting location for your fan that you purchase locally.
Lights
Use your patio cover day or night. Recessed LED Lights are also a must-have accessory. They are warm and easy to install, providing even light that creates an inviting atmosphere outside, which is great for dinners, hosting parties, or relaxing with a bottle of wine.
We offer you the option to buy just the lights alone or a complete lighting kit from AlumaGlow that includes all of the parts needed for a do-it-yourself installation.
Post Caps & Crowns
The "H" Style posts can be enhanced by adding trim around the bottom using post base caps. The caps are made from durable High Strength ASA with UV Inhibitor, lasting for years. The caps have a two-piece design that fits around the post and sideplates, creating a strong and polished appearance.
Additionally, the caps can be flipped upside down and used as crown caps, suitable for the double-header beam to maintain proper proportions.
Roofmount Brackets
Add height to your patio cover with the rooftop or under-eave brackets. These brackets are perfect for homeowners with a low roof overhang, allowing them to achieve the desired ceiling height. The heavy-duty roof brackets support the 3" x 8" Alumawood Header Beam, which mounts the cover above your roof line.
Additionally, this setup promotes increased air ventilation, effectively lowering your patio temperature by allowing heat to escape the patio cover and your home's roof. The brackets enhance your patio cover experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alumawood made of?
Alumawood is made from aluminum and embossed with a cedar wood grain texture to look and feel like wood.
Is Aluminum any good?
Aluminum is strong and light and dissipates heat quicker than any other building product used for patios.
The aluminum is easy to handle, and the installation is straightforward with a DIY kit.
Over the years, you will appreciate the low maintenance. While your neighbors are re-painting their wood patio cover, all you will have to do is give the cover a quick rinse.
How long does Alumawood last?
Alumawood has a long proven track record, typically lasting 20 to 30 years. Aluminum is very durable, it doesn't rot or rust. Alumawood comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Does Alumawood get hot?
Like anything, aluminum does get hot, but since it is so thin and an excellent thermal conductor, it rapidly cools off faster than wood.
Ceiling fans keep fresh air moving to reduce heat, and the insulated roof panels reduce the heat by up to 15 degrees.
Is Alumawood loud in the rain?
Alumawood does make noise, but it's not loud. Most customers enjoy the soft sound of the rain on the patio cover.
What is the Alumawood Warranty?
Lifetime Limited WarrantyThe warranty covers both the metal and paint.
Amerimax Building Products manufacturers Alumawood, they have been around since the 1960s, and they stand behind their product.
Testimonials
Here's What People Are Saying
I couldn’t have anticipated the enjoyment my family and I have gotten from our Alumawood Patio Cover. Try-Tech Patios went over and beyond our expectations throughout the project; from design, to quotes for different options, and always promptly and thoroughly responded to all of my questions. I was also very pleased with the ease of putting the patio cover together. James, the owner worked directly with me the entire time. I felt as though I received top customer service from James and that’s what really made my experience with Try-Tech Patios all the more better.
Kyle N. from Willows, CA
The patio cover sure keeps our house cooler, we now use our patio in the middle of summer. Wish I had done this years ago, thank you for all your help.
Dan O. from Phoenix, Arizona
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i saved so much money, with Try-Tech patios. Bill M.