The properties of aluminum have made it the second most popular metal worldwide, as it is used in many different industries.  The material is lightweight yet strong, durable but recyclable, and safe for everyday use.  As a result of these characteristics and more, you can imagine the many uses for this silvery-white metal.  Here are some of the various ways the top industries in our society make use of aluminum.

Construction:  Aluminum is widely used throughout the construction industry and in architectural design.  Over 12% of aluminum is used for building and construction in the US, and 20% is used for construction worldwide.  If you are building a home, it is likely that aluminum gets incorporated into several sections of the house.  Also, when you consider the use of aluminum in commercial structures like business complexes, schools, stadiums, bridges, retail outlets, trellises, and pavilions, aluminum becomes very widespread.

Transportation: The properties of aluminum make it especially attractive to the transportation industry, accounting for 34% of domestic consumption.  The metal is used in the design of many cars.  Its light weight allows for fuel efficiency and increased performance, and its strength maintains the safety levels necessary to comply with vehicle regulations.  Cars, however, are not the only type of transport that receives benefits from aluminum.  Boats, ships, and planes are also constructed using this material.

Packaging: The industry with the second largest use (27%) of aluminum is the packaging industry, which employs aluminum in a number of different products.  Wrappers, trays, and even the little pieces of material underneath container caps are often made using aluminum because of its impermeability to water and light.  The most recognizable use of aluminum in the packaging industry is beverage cans, with over 100 billion produced in a year.

Home: Take a look around.  Other than the aluminum foil roll in your pantry, we are sure you can find other household items that are made using aluminum.  The category of things at home can include a number of different products.  From a doorknob or an outside grill, to the pots and appliances in your kitchen, many of these products may be made from aluminum.

As experts in specialty aluminum construction, Perfection Architectural Systems Inc. understands the benefits of using this powerful metal.  We utilize the properties of aluminum to design and construct aluminum walkway covers, canopies, pavilions, trellises, and other aluminum structures for our clients.  If you are looking to make use of aluminum in your next construction project, contact our experts to learn more today at 1(800)238-7207.