We have rounded up a list of tools that we use when building our Alumawood Patios.
I linked all the products to Home Depots website but feel free to use any home improvement store of your choice.
-Ladders: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Werner-6-ft-Fiberglass-Step-Ladder-10-ft-Reach-Height-with-300-lb-Load-Capacity-Type-IA-Duty-Rating-NXT1A06/100662617
-Tin snips:https://www.homedepot.com/s/tin%20snips?NCNI-5
-Tape Measure: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-ATOMIC-16-ft-x-1-1-8-in-Tape-Measure-DWHT38116S/317265944
-Chop Saw: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-15-Amp-14-in-355-mm-Multi-Cutter-Saw-DW872/203164101
-Pliers: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-7-5-in-Compound-Action-Diagonal-Cutting-Pliers-DWHT70275/203040533
-Caulking Gun: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Anvil-10-oz-Drip-Free-Smooth-Rod-Caulk-Gun-HD-109T1/315070926#overlay
-Utility Knife: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Push-and-Flip-Folding-Lock-Back-Utility-Knife-with-Blade-Storage-DWHT10992/329048575
-4′ or 2′ Level: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-48-in-Magnetic-Box-Beam-Level-DWHT43049/204348268
-Grinder: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-FLEXVOLT-60V-MAX-Cordless-Brushless-4-5-in-to-6-in-Small-Angle-Grinder-with-Kickback-Brake-Tool-Only-DCG418B/312742154
-Chalk Line: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Atomic-Chalk-Reel-with-Blue-Chalk-DWHT47258L/317050780
-String Line: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Empire-250-ft-Orange-Twisted-Line-with-Reel-39203N/203811781
-5/8″ Fortsner Bit: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-5-8-in-High-Speed-Steel-Forstner-Bit-1-Piece-FB-004/100098839
-Carpenter’s Square: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-7-in-Rafter-Square-MLSQ070/309863275 -Drill(cord or cordless): https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-20V-MAX-Cordless-1-2-in-Drill-Driver-2-20V-1-3Ah-Batteries-Charger-and-Bag-DCD771C2/204279858 -#8, #10 & #14 Hex Head Bits: https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARWRENCH-1-2-in-Drive-14-mm-Hex-Bit-Socket-80662/204617131
-Assorted Socket Set: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-1-2-in-Drive-Combination-Socket-Set-with-Case-23-Piece-DWMT73813/207007362
-Hammer: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-20-oz-Steel-Rip-Claw-Nailing-Hammer-DWHT51004/316332703 –Safety Gear: Gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection to ensure personal safety during construction.
We post on Youtube and Vimeo if you want to learn more about the products/tools we use:
https://vimeo.com/alumawoodproducts
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIjnbI4XofSoSSyN3u-2djQ
These tools allow you to build your Alumawood patio with a professional finish!