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Alumawood Shade Structure


Alumawood® Shade Structures

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Senior & Military Discounts

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Why Choose Alumawood?

Whether you’re attaching a shaded area to your home or building a freestanding private retreat, an Amerimax Alumawood® Shade Structure has the design flexibility needed to transform your vision into reality.

With the embossed surface of an Alumawood Shade Structure, you’ll enjoy the beauty of a richly textured wood grain finish — with a fraction of the maintenance and upkeep. Unlike wood, Alumawood Shade Structures won’t crack, peel, warp, or rot. They’re also termite-proof, won’t burn, and never need painting.

In the Coachella Valley, Shade Builders is a certified dealer and installer for Amerimax Alumawood building products. To request an appointment or get a free estimate, please fill out our online form, call us, or text us.

Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space with Alumawood

Made with quality materials and attention to detail, an Alumawood Shade Structure is one of the best options available in the aluminum patio cover market. 

Each component of an Alumawood Shade Structure is manufactured from structural-grade aluminum alloys and finished with our exclusive high-performance coating system, Aluma-ShieldSM with a Teflon® surface protector, which is backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Each patio cover system is designed to assemble with flawless fit and engineered to meet building code requirements throughout the United States. Every design and detail has been carefully considered to enhance the cover's aesthetic appeal and the natural wood appearance.

Features of an Alumawood Shade Structure

  • Heavy header beam construction
  • Richly textured wood finish
  • Seven popular designer colors
  • Durable Aluma-ShieldSM paint system with Teflon for long-term gloss retention
  • Fasteners in matching colors
  • Recessed lighting system option by LightStrip®
  • Four style options for beam and rafter end cuts
  • Patented Gutter Guard system to prevent debris buildup in your structure’s gutters

Alumawood Shade Structure Colors

Alumawood FAQs

  • What are the benefits of Alumawood Shade Structures?

    Alumawood Shade Structures are constructed of embossed aluminum with a textured woodgrain finish. The structures are built with heavy header beams and a weather-resistant Aluma-ShieldSM paint system with a Teflon additive that withstands sun, rain, wind, and extreme temperatures.


    Alumawood Shade Structures need virtually no maintenance. Unlike real wood, Alumawood Shade Structures won’t burn, crack, peel, warp, rot, or attract termites. Environmentally friendly Alumawood Shade Structures are made from recycled aluminum.


    Alumawood Shade Structures come in two different styles to suit your needs. If you want added shade but prefer partial sun and refreshing breezes, the Laguna lattice patio cover is the ideal solution. However, the Newport solid roof patio cover provides you and your outdoor furniture with the best protection against the elements. You’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor living space even when the weather isn’t ideal.

  • 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. However, Alumawood Shade Structures cost less in the long run because you’ll never need to scrape, paint, or repair them.

  • Are Alumawood Shade Structures structurally engineered?

    Yes. Products comply with the 2009 and 2012 International Building Code and 2010 and 2013 California Building Code. For specific questions on wind, snow, and live load requirements, contact your local building department.

  • Do Alumawood Shade Structures support attached or installed items such as ceiling fans?

    Other than a ceiling fan as per the specific engineering detail, the engineering does not support anything installed on top of or hanging from an Alumawood product.

  • What type of paint coating is applied to Alumawood Shade Structures?

     Amerimax uses a weather-resistant, anti-corrosive Aluma-ShieldSM paint system with a Teflon surface protector. It is the most durable paint system in the aluminum patio cover market. The paint system withstands the harshest conditions, including sun, rain, wind, and extreme temperatures.

  • Can Alumawood Shade Structures be repainted?

    While we do not recommend it, you can repaint Alumawood Shade Structures; however, the proper preparation is critical. Amerimax recommends consulting a professional paint store for repainting advice. Alumawood Shade Structures are coated with silicone polyester and cured in a paint line oven for a durable finish. Repainting will likely weather and fade quicker than factory paint.

Free Estimate!

We can provide your free estimate on an Alumawood Shade Structure within 24 hours!

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(760) 606-5879

(760) 606-5879

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