Frequently Asked Questions

Who's patio products do you sell and install?
Amerimax manufactures a variety of patio products including traditional aluminum patio covers, aluminum carports, window awnings, lattice shade structures (Alumawood™) and solid roof shade structures (Newport)—all of which offer a variety of sizes, profiles, colors and accessories that allow you to create your own unique landscaping accent.

How much maintenance is required for your patio products?
Our Aluminum products are easy to maintain and are virtually maintenance-free. Amerimax manufactures the end product and paints the aluminum using a state-of-the-art continuous coating process and an extremely anti-corrosive siliconized polyester paint finish (Tuffcoat™). Generally, normal rainfall is sufficient to keep its appearance clean. We also recommend that you periodically spray down the cover with a water and soap solution to rid the surface of dirt and/or lime build-up.
See our manufacturers “Care and Cleaning Instructions” found here.

Do you provide a warranty on your patio products?
Yes, Ace Patio quarantees a quality installation while the manufacturer provides a written lifetime limited warranty. Ace Patio warrantees all sealants for 8 years.

What are the benefits of Alumawood™ shade structures?
Our Shade Structures are constructed of an embossed aluminum with a richly textured wood-grain finish. It has heavy header beams and a weather-resistant Tuffcoat™ paint finish that withstands the harshest conditions, including sun, rain, wind, and extreme temperatures. Our shade structures are virtually maintenance-free and stay looking new for years, because unlike real wood, Alumawood™ Shade Structures won’t burn, crack, peel, warp, rot, or attract termites. Using Alumawood™ Shade Structures is also friendly to the environment, because it helps preserve our nation’s forests.

Alumawood™ Shade Structures are offered in two different styles to suit your needs. If you want added shade but still prefer partial sun to shine through and don’t want to screen out refreshing breezes, our Laguna Lattice shade structure is the ideal solution. However, our Newport Solid Roof shade structure is your best choice for providing you and your outdoor furniture with maximum protection against the elements. You’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor living space even when the weather isn’t ideal.

What colors are available?
Alumawood™ Shade Structures are available in five classic colors: White, Desert Sand, Sonora Beige, Mojave Tan, and Adobe. Standard aluminum patio covers are available in White or Neutral.

How are Alumawood™ shade structures installed?
They are installed either free-standing or attached and the posts can be installed with either brackets fastened to a concrete slab or embedded in concrete footings. Installation time is dependent on the size of the cover. Most standard sizes, attached or freestanding require less than one day for an experienced installation team. FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) classic round columns are also available.

How does the cost of an Alumawood™ shade structure compare to that of real wood?
The cost of materials for an Alumawood™ Shade Structure is comparable to that of a wooden shade structure. Although, with Alumawood™ Shade Structures, you will never have to worry about spending money and hours of backbreaking work to scrape, paint, and repair the structure. So it costs less in the long run.

How can I obtain engineering specifications for your products?
Our product adheres to ICBO engineering. A complete set of engineering specifications may be found in ICBO 2621-P. Dealers of our products also can provide you with the engineering specifications. For specific questions on wind, snow, and live load specifications, contact your local municipal authorities, as each city has different specifications.

ALUMAWOOD™ shade structures won’t burn, attract termites, crack, peel, warp or rot. ALUMAWOOD™ shade structures stay looking new for years and years, so you’ll never have to worry about spending money and hours of back-breaking work to scrape, paint and repair your shade structure. And ALUMAWOOD™ shade structures are friendly to the environment because they help preserve our nation’s forests. Best of all, ALUMAWOOD™ shade structures cost less than wood when you factor in maintenance costs.

Quality and beauty in every detail. . . Each component of your shade structure is engineered to assemble with ?awless ?t and ?nish. Every design detail has been carefully considered to enhance aesthetic appeal and the natural wood appearance. From any angle, your shade structure re?ects our commitment to the highest-quality craftsmanship.

Warranty coverage that’s second to none. . . Our ALUMAWOOD™ products are so tough and durable that we back your shade structure with one of the strongest paint warranties in the business. But any warranty is only as good as the company behind it. That’s why, when you choose Alumawood, you receive a limited lifetime warranty backed by a company that will be here tomorrow. Alumawood—reshaping the way America thinks about patios. Alumawood Shade Structures equals Quality and beauty in every detail.