Best Aluminum Patio Covers Ideas and Designs

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Aluminum Patio Shapes 101

• Training Presentation Patio

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Introduction to Patio Extrusions

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What is the difference between industrial
extrusions and patio extrusions?
Industrial extrusions are generally mill finish
(not painted) and will have screw and spline
grooves.
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What is a Screw Groove? What is a Spline Groove?
Screw Groove These channels are here to
internally fasten Patio Extrusions together. Used
most with SMS Patio materials.
Spline Groove This is the channel that holds the
rubber spline used to install screen in a
screened Porch, Lanai or Pool Cage
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1 x 2 Patio Extrusion
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2 x 2 Patio Extrusion
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SMS Patio Material
1 x 2 and 1 x 3 SMS
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Self-Mating Beams
SMB Patio
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Specialty Patio Extrusions
Mirror
Self-Mating Beams
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Patio materials are produced via a press as
described in slide 3 the alloy is typically
6063 T5. The alloy in aluminum terms is mixed
with silicon and magnesium to make aluminum alloy
(AA) 6063. The T5 takes on the given
properties of the alloying elements of magnesium
and silicon. AA 6061 T5 is precipitation-harden
ed and is stronger than AA 6063 T5 however, AA
6063 T5 is more corrosion resistant and
better suite for the aluminum patio industry.
Patio materials are then Powder coated with
high-end paints to achieve the resilient finish
to withstand the harsh Florida climate the
extruded product is run through a horizontal
paint line and oven. Extrusions are offered
in 2 standard colors, white or bronze. Locally
custom colors can be achieved at additional
prices and subject to specific lengths. SMB
patio materials come in multiple lengths 18ft.,
20 ft., 24 ft., 30 ft., 36 ft., and 40 ft.
Materials over 30ft. are priced higher as they
require the larger oven and extra handling.
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Patio Enclosure Before/After
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Front Entry Before/After
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Pool Cage Images
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What you should have learned in this
presentation

• What lengths patio extrusions come in?

• What is the difference between patio extrusions
  and industrial extrusions?

• What colors of patio extrusion do we stock?

• What is the most commonly used patio material?

• What is the spline groove used for? Give an
  example.

• What is the screw groove used for? Give an
  example.

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Mix and Match

• A

• B

• C

• 1 x 2 Self Mating Snap

• 2 x 2 Patio

• 1 x 2 Patio