Mike Manufacturing

Patio Cover Shade

For more than 50 years, Mike Manufacturing has been a leading supplier of aluminum awnings, patio covers, carports, and railings for homeowners in Michigan and across the United States. Our DIY cover kits are expertly designed so that homeowners and contractors alike can complete installation, but we still offer full remote service and support to make sure yours gets installed properly.

MMC Machine Line

Quality Materials from MMC Roll Form

Mike Manufacturing is a subsidiary of MMC Roll Form, a premier supplier of metal roll formed components for a variety of industrial applications. Our direct access to MMC’s material inventory allows us to offer high-quality awnings, covers, and carports at an affordable price point. These materials, coupled with our experience and easy DIY installation, make our aluminum covers a great combination of value and durability you won’t find anywhere else on the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have color charts for you to choose from for both the Flat Pan and the Insulated Covers. There is an additional charge for color.

Yes, we have installation instructions. Our kits are easy to install. If you are comfortable with a step ladder and power screw gun you can expect to complete this in a weekend with a helper. We offer 7 days a week phone support. You typically save 35-40% of the price of the kit doing it yourself.

We do not install but have a local installer we work with if you are within 20-30 miles of our location in Warren, MI.

It has a stucco finish.

Here is our recommended number of posts by width assuming an 8 ft maximum post spacing.
Width # Posts
Up to 12 ft 2
13 ft to 18 ft 3
19 ft to 25 ft 4
26 ft to 32 ft 5
33 ft to 41 ft 6
42 ft to 49 ft 7
50 ft to 57 ft 8

.032 Aluminum with baked-on paint finish.

Our kits are engineered for a minimum of 25 pounds per square foot snow load and 100 MPH wind rating. See chart below for snow load PSF (Per Square Foot) with and without an overhang for our Flat Pan Cover Kits.

Flat Pan Snow Load Charts

Snow Load Simple Span
Projection Feet .032 Alum PSF
4 60
5 57
6 54
7 51
8 48
9 44
10 40
11 37
12 34
13 32
14 30
Simple Span Single Overhang
Projection Feet Span Feet Overhang Feet .032 Alum PSF
5'3" 4 1'3" 64
6'6" 5 1'6" 61
7'8" 6 1'8" 58
8'0" 7 1'10" 55
10'0" 8 2'0" 52
11'0" 9 2'0" 49
12'3" 10 2'3" 45
13'3" 11 2'3" 41
14'6" 12 2'6" 37
15'6" 13 2'6" 34
16'6" 14 2'6" 31

Yes, we do. Please request if needed.

This is shipped by common carrier freight. You will need to have access for semi delivery and be responsible for unloading from the truck. The kit is broken up into no more than 80 LB boxes to be easy to lift by two people. If you are picking up your kit from our Warren, MI location, please make sure you have a truck with a trailer long enough to carry boxes that are the length of your cover.

Permits are the sole responsibility of the customer, and every city/municipality is different. Some apply for permits but many do not. This is completely up to you to research and decide.

Yes, we supply a channel to run the electrical through for the Flat Pan Cover and we have a special Insulated Panel with a channel built in so that you can run electrical wiring.

We do not recommend going over 2 ft of overhang.
Insulated Patio Cover

Catalog

Mike Manufacturing has a variety of awning, carport, and patio cover kits to suit nearly any space around your home or commercial building. Check out our catalog to see our full product lines and view customizable options. If you have questions about availability, shipping details, installation, or anything else, reach out to our helpful staff and we’ll be in touch.

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