Building with aluminium Miami elements often forces a choice: save money now or save money later? We all want to stay on budget, but some "savings" are actually expensive mistakes waiting to happen. Here is where spending a little more pays off huge dividends:
🔹 1. Thicker Wall Thickness
Upgrading from .063" to .125" wall thickness might cost 30% more, but it increases dent resistance by over 300%. For high-traffic areas (like kickplates or trailer sides), thin metal looks cheap fast.
🔹 2. Protective Coatings
In our humid climate, leaving aluminum "mill finish" is fine for structure, but for aesthetics, an Anodized or Powder Coated finish prevents that dull, chalky oxidation layer from forming. It keeps your project looking new for years, not months.
🔹 3. Stainless Fasteners
Never skimp here. Using cheap zinc-plated bolts on an outdoor aluminum project ensures rust streaks. Upgrading to 316 Stainless hardware is the cheapest insurance policy you can buy for your build.
Build it once.
📞 Call C & R Metals for quality that lasts!
