How to Beat High Lumber Prices - DIY Aluminum Patio Cover Installation

How to Beat High Lumber Prices - DIY Aluminum Patio Cover Installation - Lumber prices are out of control. We decided to beat the high lumber prices by using aluminum instead of lumber for our patio cover project. The best way to beat the high lumber prices is to stop buying lumber.

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Four Seasons Outdoor Living Solutions - TWV Series 20’ x 8’ High-Grade Aluminum Attached Solid Patio Cover Awning

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Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
01:15 Installing the aluminum patio cover rail
03:13 aluminum patio cover rail splice
03:42 aluminum support / rain gutter assembly
04:10 scupper cover and aluminum awning post support mounts
05:21 mounting the main aluminum awning support posts
06:14 raising the aluminum awning support beam and posts
06:50 installing the aluminum awning roof panels
08:59 a look at the finished aluminum patio cover in detail
09:14 aluminum patio cover roof flashing detail
09:34 final thoughts

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20lb snow load version on Amazon
Four Seasons Outdoor Living Solutions - TWV Series 20’ x 8’ High-Grade Aluminum Attached Solid Patio Cover Awning

[gabrielchristopher]

You saved my day. Bought one of these a couple years ago. Circumstances lead to me just now installing it. Opened up all the boxes and found no instructions. Your link to Lowe’s lead me to downloadable instructions. Thank you so much for the video and links to the product. The video was also helpful.

[lollycarrillo]

Thank you very much for her your service and this video. We had a aluminum wood patio installed years ago. We decided to close it up big Windows all around. The guy put in the windows drilled holes into our drip gutter and when the heavy rain came the water came into the room. It was the disaster it was like a waterfall coming through the windows. You gave us ideas on how to open up the gutter re -caulk the nails, reseal and close up the gutter then add flashing. We are always open to suggestions please let me know if you got any ideas. 😊

[shericreates]

I have an awning like that. I had to remove it for some construction - a roof and remove rotten wood from built-in gutters. The contractor put shorter facia boards up and now I have to try to reinstall it by adding some kind of board. Your video shows how I can put it back together. I myself removed it so I think the only thing I need are screws, caulking and the header board. I still have the posts standing. I scrubbed each panel off and am going to paint with galvanized zinc paint. What I did notice from having it on for 8 years is moss would grow on it and it was impossible to reach. So I'm hoping this spray will help with that. Thanks for showing. I hope you are enjoying it!

[duffkw]

Awesome work and great looking finished project. I was just surfing the “web” so to speak and saw your project, very clean and well done. I Thank you for your service Sir, our Son is attending College for his 4 year degree to join the Air Force. Salute.

[elflordsjourneys]

Sweet Bruce, you won't miss painting that every couple years.😀

[barbarahenn-pander]

We are at the beginning of this awning project and this overview nailed it. Liked and subscribed. One tiny “rub” for me as a woman ( handy but less experience with big projects) was the phrase “the wife”. “My wife” sounds better to me. No offence, just humble feedback. Looking forward to future videos. Thank you for the quality and care. 😊

[martyshultz]

You did a great job explaining everything! And, Thanks for your service!

[philliptoone]

I like the way you think. I think the same way. I was going to put a roof over my so this summer and was going to use LVLs and 2x6 purlins. Now I'm going all steel. If I were a builder I would use ICF.

[ParmerJerry]

Thanks for the video! I just received my 20x12 yesterday

[jameswhite]

That is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for posting it.

[tonyunderwood]

Awesome video!
Thank you for posting it, definitely sealed the deal for me to purchase one for my house.

[drmrjon]

Great job. I ordered a 16 footer from Home Depot after watching this vid. Only complaint I have is there was NO instructions anywhere with the kit. Thankfully I was able to refer to this vid a few times just to see the orientation of a few parts.

[tribalncgaming]

EXACTLY what i was looking for .. going to do this for my RV ... contractor has quoted me 3800 ... amazon kit is 1880.+ tax .. so a little sweat equity will save me 2K!

[debbiecarpenter]

Thank you for this. Its exactly what I have been looking for.

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Thanks for this. We’ve got a 30’X14’ to put up so this is very helpful.

[toddneal]

just ordered a 12x12 thanks for the video

[glenbutler]

Thanks so much for the tips, the hacks, and the prices!

[SP-uxzi]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I live in southern Colorado myself and I've been hoping to get a patio awning up in the backyard of my new home! Hoping for the best!

[marval]

Super video! I didn’t even know u could order these at a big box store. Well done! 👍