Embossing Comparison Winter Sale Going On Now...Learn More Click to View Brochures and Literature:  More Brochures Here What Are The Differences Between WeatherwoodTM, AlumawoodTM and  ElitewoodTM? WeatherwoodTM vs. AlumawoodTM WeatherwoodTM and AlumawoodTM have the Teflon coating to  reduce dirt build up making it easier for periodic maintenance.  They also use the Aluma-shield coating to reduce fading of  color. The basic shapes and metal thicknesses are the same.  The biggest misrepresentation comes from...for the most part  AlumawoodTM dealers.    It has long been told by AlumawoodTM dealers...“AlumawoodTM  is the best” since they where the first on the market place. This  is for the most part untrue since other companies had the  cedar embossing long before Amerimaxbp every come onto  the market place.  What AlumawoodTM has done better than any other manufacturer is  advertise to consumers and contractors thus building a large dealer base.  What  AlumawoodTM dealers do not want you know is Amerimaxbp who owns the brand name  “AlumawoodTM” also paints the WeatherwoodTM product line made by Duralum Products,  Inc..  Even though the cost for an WeatherwoodTM Aluminum Patio Cover is substantially  less than the AlumawoodTM patio cover.  Is ElitewoodTM 33% thicker than WeatherwoodTM or AlumawoodTM? WeatherwoodTM vs ElitewoodTM ElitewoodTM is manufactured by Allmet a trademark of Metals  USA, Inc.  Allmet otherwise know as ElitewoodTM has long  claimed their metals are 30-33% thicker then any other  manufacturer such as WeatherwoodTM or AlumawoodTM.  This  is true for the Lattice tubing on the Open Lattice Patio Covers. ElitewoodTM had to upgrade to a .024 metal thickness from  the standard .018 in part because the .018 would would crack  during production. Metals USA, Inc. carries two product lines  one being the ElitewoodTM and the other is Ultra-Lattice Patio  Covers.  Ultra-Lattice is a cedar embossed product much the  same as WeatherwoodTM and AlumawoodTM.  However, Ultra-Lattice does not include the  Kynar paint system and more of a backed on enamel paint. ElitewoodTM uses Kynar paint which is an epoxy based paint system with unique  characteristics for bonding to metals.  The Kynar when applied to a deeper embossing like  the Driftwood embossing for ElitewoodTM brand, shows dirt and smog more often due in part  to the large ridges created from the embossing process.  Airborne particles like smog and  dust become ingrained in the painted surface requiring more frequent cleaning and  servicing.  The warranty is lacking in comparison to the WeatherwoodTM Lifetime Warranty  by Duralum Products, Inc. and consumers should compare warranties if you are considering  having ElitewoodTM Patio Cover installed on your home.  We would like to tell you their is some state of the art materials that are better then  any another other.  It all comes down to price, manufacturers warranty & dealer  warranty.  If you compare the warranties between manufacturers you will find the  WeatherwoodTM is the only true Lifetime Warranty and far superior to  AlumawoodTM Lifetime Limited Warranty or ElitewoodTM Limited Lifetime Warranty.  Click to View Terms of Use Product Samples: Click to View Click to View Copyright Protected 2008-2013   OPR, Inc. / PatioCrew.com California Contractor License Number 917821 It is important to remember Contractors are required by California State Law to carry Workers Compensation Insurance.  Any company having workers build your patio cover, patio room, patio enclosure, sunroom, solarium or aluminum awning must cover the employee during working hours.  Most Do It Yourself (D.I.Y) websites do not carry workers compensation insurance in an effort to avoid State and Federal Labor Laws.  We are a licensed California Contractor and have the insurances required by Federal and State Labor Laws. Products Styles: Solid Newport Patio Covers Combo Solid/Lattice Covers Free Standing Covers Car Ports and Covers Tour Manufacturers Facility Insulated Patio Covers Classic Patio Covers Gable or Cathedral Patio Covers Contact: Phone, Fax, Email, Location Service Area MEMBER Better Business Bureau SCHEDULE In-Home Presentation Home Testimonials Guest Book Gallery Warranties How to Measure Post & Lighting FAQ’s About Us Open Malibu Lattice Covers Product Comparison: 4 Architectural Ends  8 Color Choices  Warranty Comparison  Metal Thickness Comparison  Embossing Comparison