As a versatile metal, aluminum bar offers the corrosion-resistance, strength, and cost-effectiveness that make it one of the most commonly used metal materials available. Aluminum bar comes in a variety of shapes including round, rectangle, hex, and square. Learn about aluminum alloy grade differences to help you determine which aluminum bar product is best for your construction needs.
Common construction uses for aluminum bar include:
Siding
Structural frames
Window frames
Door frames
Roofing
Bridgework/bridge decks
Infrastructure construction
Additional benefits of aluminum for construction purposes include aluminum being an energy-efficient metal. As a green/recyclable metal, aluminum is often used for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) projects.
Aluminum bars can be made by extrusion or rolled and coiled. When rolled and coiled, aluminum is heated and coiled. Bars made via extrusion are pushed through a die, under pressure, then shaped as needed.
