For any household or commercial investment, we must consider the pros and cons to determine how truly cost-effective each solution may be. Aesthetically, we all have our own preferences to suit our personal tastes, while others may require bespoke specifications to meet a certain requirement. However, a key design feature of any veranda, canopy, or carport system is durability.

The demand for the highest quality products is felt across any industry, and over the past few years many materials have been heavily evaluated to ensure they are safe, compliant, and cost-effective. Aluminium has proven to be the new de facto standard due to the vast array of benefits it offers in comparison to its counterparts.

In the past, outdoor living systems would have been made out of materials such as timber or plastic. Another outdated alternative includes steel, one of the heaviest metals, with costs drastically rising in recent months due to ongoing supply issues.

Timber has several obvious benefits in that it is easily sourced and therefore relatively cheap. However, the life expectancy of timber is roughly only 10 years with regular maintenance. This is far outweighed by aluminium with our systems having a minimum life expectancy of 25 years.

Aluminium is an extremely versatile material which is why Milwood Group are able to meet so many bespoke requests and complex specifications. Significantly lighter than steel, aluminium is also resistant to rust, as well as similar effects that alternative materials may suffer due to the adverse weather that we’re all too familiar with.

In addition to the significant weight saving benefits, aluminium is actually one of the strongest metals due to its low density and malleable extrusion capabilities. A notable feature with aluminium is the ability it has to retain its strength in colder conditions, while it is also extremely unlikely to warp or bend in warmer climates making it an ideal year-round solution for homes and commercial venues based within the UK & Ireland.

Due to our systems having a significantly greater life expectancy, we offer a 10-year manufacturer guarantee to provide true peace-of-mind to our valued customers and Trade Partners. After installation is complete, homeowners are required to undertake little more than regular cleaning to maintain the system.

By securing all installations into the ground via Concrete or Postcrete at 600mm, it is highly unlikely that any of our systems would ever succumb to high winds or significant impacts. Indeed, we have performed detailed calculations to ensure that our outdoors living systems can cope with wind and snow load anywhere in the UK. The powder-coat finish will also provide additional durability as it is highly resistant to wear and tear, and like aluminium, this style of coating is also eco-friendly.

All of these benefits are the key to creating a successful outdoor living solution. Customers will receive a great return on their long-term investment, enhancing the reputation of our Trade Partners as they become known for supplying the most robust and futureproof systems at cost-effective rates.

If you would like to discuss our aluminium veranda, canopy or carport systems with is further, please give us a call on 0333 305 5272 or email us at [email protected].