Why choose aluminium cladding?
When considering cladding for your home or building, there are various materials to choose from, each with their own unique properties and benefits. In this blog, we will compare the advantages of aluminium cladding to other materials such as wood and plastics. We will tell you why aluminium is not only an aesthetic choice, but also an eco-friendly, functional and low-maintenance option.
Recyclable and Environmentally Friendly
Two of the most notable advantages of aluminium cladding are its durability and recyclability. Aluminium is a 100% recyclable material with no quality loss. This means that aluminium cladding is for life. And should the cladding ever have to be removed, it can always be recycled.
In comparison, wood cladding, made from trees that are often felled without sufficient replanting, is a less sustainable choice. Plastic cladding is made of non-biodegradable materials and can cause environmental problems as it ages.
Aesthetic and Functional
Aluminium cladding offers a wide range of design possibilities, which makes it easy to adapt to the aesthetic requirements of the architect. There is a selection of different profiles and powder coatings, as well as various accents and integration options for doors, windows and gates. Aesthetics and functionality seamlessly combined.
Durability and Maintenance
Aluminium is an excellent choice for cladding because of its durability and weather resistance. It can be used in various climatic conditions without loss of quality. This in big contrast to wood, which is prone to rot and insect infestation, and plastic, which can fade or become brittle when exposed to UV rays.
Aluminium is easy to maintain. Unlike wood, which requires regular painting and/or treatment to maintain its quality, and plastic which can fade and become brittle, aluminium stays in beautiful condition for years with minimal maintenance.
We recommend PURApro products for maintenance of your aluminium cladding. Purapro’s products have low acidity which makes them particularly suitable for Alinel aluminium facades.
In short, if you are looking for a cladding option that performs well on many points, aluminium is an excellent choice. It offers durability and design versatility, while also helping to reduce your carbon footprint.