Aluminum for Architectural Decoration

Architectural decorative aluminum, an aluminum - based alloy, is widely used in construction for its unique traits.

1.Key Traits

- Lightweight, about 1/3 the density of steel, cutting building weight and foundation costs. Alloying and processing ensure it meets strength needs.
- A dense oxide film on the surface provides high corrosion resistance, lengthening lifespan and reducing maintenance.
- Good workability allows it to be shaped into profiles, sheets, etc., for diverse designs.
- Surface treatments offer various colors and textures, like bright luster from anodizing or color variety from powder coating.
- It's recyclable with low - cost re - melting, eco - friendly.

2.Wide - ranging Applications It's used in different building types for many products:

- Aluminum - alloy doors and windows.
- Curtain walls (framed for mid - high - rise, unitized for super - high - rise, point - supported for public buildings).
- Aluminum ceiling panels (roll - coated in kitchens, film - coated in humid areas).
- Aluminum - plastic composite panels (exterior and indoor).
- Aluminum grilles (indoor ceilings, outdoor sunshades).
- Aluminum single panels (commercial, cultural, transport hubs).
- Aluminum alloy blinds (ventilation, sunshading).
- Aluminum alloy baseboards (residential, commercial).
- Aluminum alloy canopies (residential, commercial entrances).
- Aluminum alloy latticework (traditional buildings, landscape design).
- Aluminum alloy railings (balconies, stair handrails, landscape fences).
- Aluminum alloy sunrooms (residential, commercial leisure).
- Aluminum alloy signboards (commercial, public buildings).
- Aluminum alloy ventilation ducts (commercial, industrial buildings).
- Aluminum alloy ceiling keels (all indoor ceilings).
- Aluminum alloy partition panels (offices, stores).
- Aluminum alloy stages (theaters, commercial events).
- Aluminum alloy light troughs (indoor lighting).
- Aluminum alloy decorative lines (walls, furniture).
- Aluminum alloy planting troughs (roof greening, home gardening).

3. Surface Treatments

- Anodizing forms a hard, dye - able film, often for high - end uses.
- Powder coating gives a weather - and corrosion - resistant, colorful finish, commonly used.
- Fluorocarbon spraying offers excellent weather, chemical, and self - cleaning properties, suitable for high - rise and coastal buildings.
- Electrophoretic painting creates a corrosion - and wear - resistant film with a metallic texture, for indoor use.