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Pool Trellis

This Alumawood trellis was installed by Pinnell Construction Inc. to compliment the beautiful views from this estate. In this setting the trellis is more of a sculpture than an actual shade structure. The pool trellis really sets off the beautiful slate paving and sitting wall. The height of the trellis draws your gaze up and encourages you to take in the exquisite views from this veranda. This home has a total of five Alumawood structures, each one different in design and function.

All Alumawood freestanding structures must have steel cloverleaf posts set in large, typically 22″ to 27″ cubed, concrete footings. Because of this the freestanding structures generally cost 1-1/2 to 2 times that of a standard attached cover. They also usually have twice as many headers and end caps and labor!!

Many of the Alumawood structures also incorporate columns. You can see the amazing variety available at superioraluminum.com. We ship direct from their factory to our customers. The columns are a wonderful addition to add mass and elegance to the Alumawood structures. We also add a double header to all structures ordered with columns.

Freestanding Trellis

This custom freestanding Alumawood trellis is curved to follow the pathway leading to the guest house.

12″ round fiberglass columns have been installed and painted white to match the cover. The 3×8 headers were “doubled up”, a common addition when columns are used. 3×8 rafters with corbel ends were substituted for 2×6 rafters. 3×3’s, which are normally used for the posts, were used to replace the standard 2×2 lattice. The combination of these custom features make to trellis look massive.

Alumawood Covers can be customized many ways. Pinnell Construction Inc. has done quite a bit of custom and commercial work.