Aluminium Blog – Tips, Guides & Expert Advice

How to Attach Aluminium Cladding to an External Wall

August 26, 2026

Getting aluminium cladding to sit securely and look right on an external wall comes down to a handful of decisions made before the first panel goes up.

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A Guide to Aluminium Sheet Thicknesses: What to Order for Your Project

August 24, 2026

Ordering aluminium sheet is straightforward until you reach the thickness field, and then the doubts creep in.

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How to Choose the Right Size of Aluminium U Channel

August 19, 2026

Order the wrong U channel size and you will know about it fast: a panel that rattles in its groove, a frame edge that will not sit flush, or a return trip to swap stock you have already cut into.

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How to Fit an Aluminium Splashback for Your Kitchen Wall

July 13, 2026

Somewhere in most kitchens, a wall behind the hob has taken more abuse than the rest of the room combined.

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How to Join Aluminium Box Section Without Welding at Home

July 06, 2026

A half-built aluminium frame in the shed usually means one thing. Its owner has decided that the next step requires a welder they don't have.

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UK Aluminium Grades: 1050A, 5083, 6082 & 6063 Compared

June 18, 2026

Order the wrong aluminium grade and the problem doesn't show up straight away.

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Anodising vs Powder Coating Aluminium: Which Finish Lasts?

June 11, 2026

An aluminium component can look fine for a year or two before the finish starts to fail.

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What's an Aluminium Channel & What Can You Use It For?

May 20, 2026

U channel, C channel, and lipped channel each serve distinct purposes. Get practical guidance on choosing the right aluminium channel profile for the job.

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Heat Treating Metal Explained: Methods, Results & Uses

May 08, 2026

Heat treating metal sits at the centre of most serious fabrication and engineering workflows, and for good reason.

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What Is Aluminium Used For?

July 24, 2025

Aluminium is one of the most versatile metals on the planet. It is valued for its lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant properties.

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How to Attach Aluminium Cladding to an External Wall

A Guide to Aluminium Sheet Thicknesses: What to Order for Your Project

How to Choose the Right Size of Aluminium U Channel

How to Fit an Aluminium Splashback for Your Kitchen Wall

How to Join Aluminium Box Section Without Welding at Home

UK Aluminium Grades: 1050A, 5083, 6082 & 6063 Compared

Anodising vs Powder Coating Aluminium: Which Finish Lasts?

What's an Aluminium Channel & What Can You Use It For?

Heat Treating Metal Explained: Methods, Results & Uses

What Is Aluminium Used For?

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