Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Is Aluminum a Viable Material for Marine Decking?


In this present economy, more people are choosing to upgrade their watercraft instead of selling it. This, in turn, brings up the resale value so that if you do decide to sell it at a later date. Because your boat is a fun investment, why not remodel it with new marine decking?

For your watercraft deck remodel, why not use aluminum, one of the most common materials on earth? So common, that it is used in space programs around the world and various areas of architecture and vehicle manufacturing. Knowing exactly why it is such a great material to use is important before you begin the remodel job. One of the reasons that it is so popular is that it is very usable and many companies use aluminum in different products such as pots and pans, airplanes, rockets, and fans as well as to create the synthetic rubies and sapphires needed for lasers.

Another thing that makes aluminum a great material for marine decking is that it is virtually maintenance free. Unlike wood and other composite decking materials, which rot and warp after time when wet or in bright sunlight, and may also require you to sand and seal it to keep it looking nice, aluminum will not rot or discolor. The only thing you need to do to maintain it is to spray it off occasionally with a hose so that you can enjoy your boat even more.

Any aluminum that is used for both home and marine decking will be made with a perfect alloy combination to give it its highest strength and durability available on today's market. When you compare it to steel, which can become brittle and break if it gets too cold, aluminum will remain strong, even in the most adverse situations.

Not only it is strong and maintenance free, but also it is a safe product in a fire as it will not burn or let off any harmful fumes when it is heated up. Having aluminum decking will keep your family safe as you enjoy your day on the water.

It can also be recycled, making it a sustainable material, and as there are more concerns about the sustainability of our environment today, it is important to have a recyclable product so that you can be a boat owner who is responsible for the environment as well. It is in fashion to create a product that will have little impact on the environment and leave a smaller carbon footprint. This is where products that can be recycled are a good choice. Because the process of recycling aluminum is different than recycling plastic, as it is reheated, melted, then reshaped into new products, it does not break down each time it is recycled as plastic does.

Because it is strong, will not corrode, is sustainable, fireproof, if you use aluminum for your marine decking, your family can enjoy your watercraft all summer long.

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