The benefits of anodising your aluminium façade

Finding the right materials for a building project can be challenging. They need to be flexible enough to permit creativity in design, but must also have a range of practical attributes to meet modern demands, including:

• Responsible production
• Physical and economic durability
• Sustainability over the lifecycle of the building
• Fade-resistant aesthetic beauty

Aluminium is a great example of a material which meets these criteria for architectural façades and other construction applications. It is recyclable, requires minimal maintenance over its lifespan, can be produced sustainably and offers proven lifetime performance.

However, to make the most of these attributes and ensure aluminium performs to its maximum capability on your next project, it will require the right surface treatment. Choosing the right treatment is arguably more important than the decision to select aluminium in the first place.

For example, an anodised aluminium finish for architectural façades enhances the natural qualities of aluminium in a range of ways, including:

• Improved corrosion, abrasion and UV resistance
• Greater aesthetic appeal with a wide range of colours and textured finishes
• Does not compromise A1 fire rating
• Maintains perfect recyclability

Anodised finishes are totally integrated with the metallic substrate rather than being additive based or a film applied to the surface. The resulting pure aluminium finish is tightly controlled, consistent and resilient – allowing it to look good as new for decades.

In fact, we are so confident in the quality of our anodised aluminium finishes that we offer a 25+ year lifetime guarantee on all projects. That is backed up by our unbeatable track record. We can demonstrate projects that are 40 years old or more which still look good as new today.

No matter how intricate the colours, patterns and textures are on your aluminium, our finishes will retain their original beauty and durability in the long term – even in the harshest conditions. 

For architects, that makes anodised aluminium the perfect choice for your next project. Want to learn more about the benefits of anodising for architects? Request a free sample or call our Architect’s Helpline today on +44 (0) 1895 817700 for further support.