Durability
Aluminum is a durable material to begin with, but following the anodization process, the surface becomes even tougher than the base aluminum.
Anodized aluminum creates a surface that is three times harder than standard aluminum, and will not chip, flake, or peel, even when processed to add color. Because the anodization process is controlled oxidation of the aluminum, the product will also never rust, patina, or weather. Anodized aluminum is one of the toughest, most versatile metal products on the market.
Appearance
Anodized aluminum has an appearance that lends beauty to any item. When left natural, anodized aluminum is a bright new silver color, and can be anodized in a way that leaves either a matte or bright finish. You also have the option to choose a custom texture like stucco, brushed, or pebble tone to give your product a unique look and feel.
Custom Color Options
Because of the open pore structure of the anodic layer prior to sealing, anodized aluminum can be finished to match nearly any brand color or Pantone swatch you can imagine. The versatility of the material also means it can be made to mirror the look of other metals, giving you the appearance of gold, bronze, copper, stainless steel, brass, and more, without the risk of weathering. However, if you like a weathered look, Lorin has many weathered appearance finish options to choose from. Because of the nature of anodized aluminum, whatever color you choose, will not flake, chip, or peel, and will remain true throughout the lifetime of the product. And if you choose colors from Lorin listed as UV stable, you can count on those colors to last.
Light Weight
Anodized aluminum is a lightweight metal, weighing approximately 60 percent less than stainless steel, copper or brass. This makes shipping the material much more cost effective, and can solve a myriad of design issues. From architecture to designing consumer goods, wherever a lightweight, durable, and attractive material is necessary, anodized aluminum offers a versatile solution.
Cost
Because
Anodized aluminum is so much lighter than other metal products, it costs considerably less to ship to a job site or manufacturing facility. Due to its high strength to weight ratio,
Anodized aluminum has a lower overall cost per square foot for use in projects than materials like steel, zinc, bronze, brass, and copper, while still offering the same visual effect. Because aluminum is plentiful and renewable, along with being the only metal that is 100% recyclable, combining that with the process to create anodized aluminum being so environmentally friendly, it’s environmental footprint is much less than other products. All of these factors add up to a versatile, durable product that will last longer than other materials on the market.