 | Wood does splinter creating an unfriendly environment for family and friends |
 | Wood does crack and split creating costly repair problems. |
 | Wood does warp which looks bad and is expensive to repair |
 | Wood requires special footings and posts detracting from its appearance |
 | Wood needs to be scraped and repainted every couple years |
 | Wood can burn wood patio covers are fire hazards and have been outlawed in many
communities |
 | Wood can get termites requiring massive repairs and costly maintenance |
 | Wood can get dry rod requiring massive repairs and costly maintenance |