I am going to get quotes for a new patio cover. I have wood now that is very old and weathered but I have noticed that they are pushing the aluminum ones instead on the internet. Anyone have any thoughts on the differences. I am sure cost will be a big factor.

I have vinal siding on house

I wanted to ask any of you if you have gotten a new patio recently. My patio is 17' by 16' and quote was $8500.00 does this sound resonable? The qoutes take so long to get so not sure how many different companies I should have come out? I am a single mom and work full time so I don't have a lot of spare time on hands. The aluminium company is Metals USA.

I currently have a wood awning covering my 12x16 patio and I'm stuck trying to decide whether to repair it, installing a new roof and updating the wood to pressure treated wood. There is some water damage and I have problems with carpenter bees nesting in the wood. Which solution would be best, update and fix the existing wood awning, purchase a cloth retractable or purchase an aluminum awning? The difference in cost for each is within a couple of hundred dollars.