Aluminium is a light weight, high strength material that is used is virtually every facet of the modern construction industry from patio doors in homes to curtain walling on the tallest sky scrappers. Because of these unique properties It is incredibly formable and can be bent or shaped into innumerable architectural designs. Aluminium is very durable and highly resistant to corrosion caused by modern industrial pollutants and requires little long term maintenance. The lifespan of aluminium products is measured in decades rather than years.