Alumawood Laguna Lattice Pergola | Los Angeles CA
Patiocovered built this Alumawood Laguna Lattice pergola in Los Angeles, CA. This is a smaller, simple patio cover that will last decades with almost no maintenance.
Pictured is an Alumawood Laguna Lattice Cover
The homeowner wanted a simple yet elegant look to fill the small patio area locate outside of her California room. Alumawood is the perfect solution for a lattice pergola because it will outlast wood and requires little to no maintenance. The color is latte which is a creamy light brown color much like its name. End cuts are located on the ends of the beams and rafters.
To create a stylish look, double beams are used to hold up the patio cover with the help of the posts. Only one beam is necessary for this size of patio cover which is 12’x14′ and 10′ high. The wood grain is visible close up and resembles that of natural wood grain. This Alumawood Laguna Lattice Pergola in Los Angeles, CA will provide shade while allowing enough light to enter the house.
The lattice bar size is 2″x3″ and are spaced 2″ apart which is an Alumawood standard. All plastic caps on the lattice bars, as well as, the rafters, ledger, posts and beams are secured with screws that are painted to match the color of the patio cover.
How long did it take to build?
The lattice cover took 2 days to build. On the first day, the footings were dug and filled. In this case, the homeowner had pavers installed and pavers do not provide proper support for the posts. The embedded steel posts are propped up with 2x4s so that they stay straight while the concrete drys. In the mean time, while waiting for the concrete footings to dry, the patio cover is mounted to the wall of the house with a ledger.
The second day of the project, the aluminum slip cover is installed over the steel posts and the sideplates secured to finish the H posts. The double beams are then mounted on the posts along wit one steel insert for better stability. The rafters are attached to the ledger and run from the ledger onto the beams and over hang approximately 18 inches. The lattice bars are then installed on top of the rafters. The Laguna Lattice Pergola is then detailed and all screws are installed to secure the caps to the aluminum.
What is Alumawood?
Alumawood patio cover system makes use of aluminum textured to resemble wood. Its unique Teflon coating helps it not to chip, fracture, peel, rust, or corroze. Alumawood resists termites and neither deteriorates nor warps. Other than the sporadic quick wash, it requires no maintenance. White, Desert Sand, Spanish Brown, Latte, Adobe, Mojave Tan, Graphite, and Black are just a few of the colors Alumawood offers. Alumawood covers fall into three types: non-insulated, lattice, and insulated.
Patiocovered Builds Alumawood Laguna Lattice Pergolas in Los Angeles
There’s a neighborhood company named Patiocovered. They carry workers’ compensation and general liability insurance; they also hold a license from the California State Board of Contractors. Patiocovered is renowned for its exceptional workmanship, economy, and cleanliness. Yelp and Google abound with reviews about Patiocovered. Their five-star rating comes with incredible descriptions of every phase of their development process.
Their patio cover systems are solid, lattice, aluminum, and wood. Patiocovered definitely creates louvered patio covers for individuals who want the flexibility of an open or solid patio cover at touch of buttons. They even designed motorized curtains and retractable awnings. Patiocovered primarily with Alumawood Patio Covers. Patiocovered is an Alumawood Platinum dealer. They build Alumawood Laguna Lattice covers in Los Angeles, CA.
How much did it cost to build?
The cost to build this Alumawood Laguna Lattice Pergola includes the footings, materials with the steel inserts and labor costs. There was no electrical but there were permit fees. The homeowners paid approximately $8,500 to have this patio cover built.
