The Advantages of Aluminum

As the most abundant material in the Earth's crust, aluminum has gained a reputation for being one of the most sustainable materials on the planet. Key factors including aluminum's long life, lightweight construction and recyclability help it stand out from other building materials on the market.

Aluminium is known for being a highly durable material that can withstand the elements, regardless of the application. As a building material, it has a lifespan of more than 40 years. Once its useful life is over, it can be recycled and reused again!

One of the main advantages of aluminum is its lightweight construction. Whether it's an aluminum sheet or an aluminum can, the structure of aluminum makes it much cheaper to ship. It is 65% lighter than steel and contains many of the core aspects that make steel so popular.

Aluminium is 100% recyclable and can be continuously reused and recycled unless severely damaged. This could reduce the purchase of aluminium, which in turn reduces the need for large machinery to extract aluminium from the earth’s surface. This reduces the absolute amount of greenhouse gases produced by these processes. Aluminum's low weight means you can not only do much more with less, but that it weighs substantially less while still offering the same level of strength and durability as materials such as steel.