Many Florida customers are used to ordering patio kits and patio covers that are designed and put together by the manufacturer. And they make a pretty penny from these patio kits because once you get the hang of it, a patio kit can be completed in well under a day.

In fact, professionals can typically put a patio kit together in under 4 hours.

But why pay $150 to $200 when you can do it yourself? Alumicenter’s DIY patio cover roof kits are delivered to Florida residents in as soon as 5 days in the South /Florida Region and with 10 days in the rest of Florida.

Normally the company delivers DIY patio covers and DIY patio cover roof kits nationwide, but due to the COVID-19 situation, they are restricting all deliveries to Florida. 

How difficult is it to put a patio roof kit together? 

Thousands of people have done in and we feel confident you can too. 

First, watch an instructional video. We and offer an instructional video to show you exactly what is involved in building your patio. 

We recommend you watch the video twice, as the more you watch it, the better off you are in understanding the process. And if you have any questions at any stage of the installation process, we are here to help gui8de you.

Next, take an inventory of every part, and become familiar with each part in the kit.

There will be a hardware bundle, a hanging rail, a hanging channel splice, a hanging channel, a fascia drain, post top brackets, post tops, post bottom brackets, a roof panel, a side fascia panel, corner angles, and preformed flashing in addition to many nuts and bolts. 

Follow your instructions and carefully identify each part. 

Next, gather all of the tools you will need. Typically, you will need:

1 to 2 friends, a t-square or level, a sealant gun, a hacksaw, a hole saw, a hammer, two 6-foot ladders, tin snips, a tape measure, a 3/8-inch drill, a crescent wrench, and 

1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8” socket drive set.

Before you actually start building your patio set, it’s important to make sure the area is clear from any electrical or other hazards. 

Plan the location for a patio cover to be clear of all swinging doors and windows and finish with a minimum height of 6’8” to the underside of the front fascia

Beyond that, each manufacturer has its own procedures so follow along carefully and don’t rush the job.

Although some people can put a patio set together in a single day, most first-timers can expect close to two full days to complete your patio installation, but of course, it is worth it. 

Just in the cooler temperatures as well as the protection from the sun’s brutal ultra-violet rays (Florida ranks second in the nation for the highest rate of new melanoma cases each year( a DIY patio cover is well worth the sweat and toil to put it together over a weekend.