Why aluminium is widely used in construction

These days purchase rate of aluminium is recorded all time high in construction industry. A decade back steel was considered the only material used in building structures, however in recent time things have changed and the uses of aluminium has rapidly increased in past few years. But what has made this metal so much in demand? Well, there are various for this.

Firstly, they are resistant to corrosion that is highly beneficial for buildings as they are likely get wet in almost every season. It is not necessary that only rain can be the cause of corrosion, but moisture in the air can also decay metallic element. However, aluminium cannot alone be 100% resistant to corrosion, because they have the tendency to oxidize. Therefore it has to be mixed with other alloys.

Secondly, it has light weight. Anything made with aluminium is lighter in weight that in turn makes the product easier to install and creates less pressure on the structure. With this metal a large varieties of product can be created, for instance door frames, windows, skylights, cladding, gutters and roofing. Another benefit of using aluminium cladding which is insulated is that they are thermally efficient. They can keep home warm in winters and cool in summers. The plus point is that single layer of insulated aluminium cladding is equally effective as four inches brick or stone wall.

Next, aluminium can be cut into any shape and size. It can be welded, curved, bonded and tapered for any job because of its ductile nature. Also, it can be a good beauty booster for building. By painting this metal with desired color and using it with other material it can be used as beauty feature in any building. With so much of benefit, it is not surprising if they are being widely accepted in construction.