The Reasons To Install Aluminum Patio Cover Instead Of Traditional Wood AlternatPosted by kelvin smith on June 29th, 2016 Big patios come with a covering concern as they need to be maintained in the most appropriate manner. And the major decision that needs to be taken here is the kind of material that would be used in that cover. Traditionally, wood has been a common favourite for the same but there are as many cons associated with wood as there are the pros. Here is a quick look:
Taking care of a wooden patio can be extremely painstaking and time consuming at the same time. That is due the fact that no matter how good the quality of wood used, it would always need yearly care including staining and sealing of hard to reach gaps.
Wood, being a direct element of nature, is prone to environmental damage. It can crack if the climate is hot and rot if it is wet.
Apart from the environmental factors, wood can also attract a termite attack and can be easily gnawed on by vermin such as rats and moles. Considering all the hassles that might sprout up in case of using wood covers, it only makes sense to the more suitable aluminum ones. And these details explain it all:
Aluminum requires very little care and maintenance. All one has to worry about is keeping it clean which can be done with a sponge or mop and detergent, water or any other metal cleaning aides.
There are no location restrictions because aluminum covers can handle any amount of rain or sun without any difficulty at all.
Aluminum is much stronger than wood and cannot be affected by termites, mold, rust or rot. And that automatically makes it a more durable choice than wood. Even though an aluminum patio cover would require more expertise to be installed and you might even have to sit down with a patio construction specialist, it would all be worth it considering the number of advantages that it has to offer. Also, with a little addition of vertical structure, these covers can be made more presentable. One can add potted plants, bird feeders and accessories just like in case of the wooden alternatives. Author’s bio: The author regularly writes about aluminum railing systems and patio covers and has highlighted their benefits in this article. For more info: http://www.maddenindustries.com/ Like it? Share it!More by this author |