If you're planning a construction project, your choice of building materials makes a difference—not only to the look of the structure but also to the strength and life span of your results. For framing and reinforcement, the best metal available is aluminum. Here's why you should use aluminum metal fabrication services on your next architecture project.

Why Should You Choose Aluminum?

1. Affordable

For much of history, aluminum was rare and expensive. Most aluminum found in nature is in the form of ores like bauxite, which was difficult or impossible to process into usable metal. However, in 1886, inventor and chemist Charles Martin Hall developed an efficient and inexpensive way to extract the pure metal from aluminum oxide, a component of bauxite. Because of this, aluminum today is easy to produce, which keeps costs down and makes it practical as a material for large building and metal fabrication jobs.

2. Lightweight

Compared to alternatives such as steel, aluminum can be up to 65% lighter, while staying just as strong. This makes it effective in a number of applications, including as a structural support and framing for large expanses of glass. This allows for beautiful, airy designs with a clean, modern look.

3. Durable

In the past, steel was a popular building material due to its strength. Today, many structures which were originally created with steel are experiencing corrosion, which weakens the metal. Aluminum is naturally resistant to corrosion because when it does oxidize, it creates a hard exterior layer that actually protects the metal underneath. This makes it ideal for building exteriors and functional structures like bridges.

If you need aluminum metal fabrication for your next building project, contact Nadler Welding & Repair Shop in Wentzville, MO. For almost 70 years, this metal shop has served St. Charles and Warren counties with a range of welding and manufacturing services, including offering on-site mobile welding crews. To discuss your project with a professional, call (636) 327-4404 today, or visit them online to learn more about their services.