The advantages of working with metals are many and more if we make the comparison with wood. Thanks to this, people adopted these new materials that at the moment are still in force and on the rise. Among the most important advantages are:
– Greater durability and resistance are achieved in the manufactured products. The properties of metals and alloys are high compared to wood. Among the properties to highlight are resistance to impact, wear, mechanical, physical and chemical properties, among others. These factors make the products last longer and do not require replacement in the short and medium term.
– There is lower production cost of the raw material. As contradictory as it may seem, obtaining abundant metals entails a lower economic cost than that generated by wood. Although it is true that metals such as aluminum are expensive to obtain, its recyclability allows it to keep total production costs low.
– Reduction of pollution as metals and alloys are mostly recyclable materials. Once the wood has been felled and used, it begins its process of wear and tear and decomposition. Let’s remember that the treatments applied to wood can delay or slow down wear, but in the end we are talking about organic materials. The advantage of recycling a metal lies mainly in not having to extract raw material again. To this we add (for cases such as aluminum) the low energy expenditure required for recycling, which contributes greatly to caring for the environment.
– Allows the manufacture of varied products with high quality designs. The generation of optimized profiles allows doors and windows to be lighter and stronger every day, without sacrificing attractiveness. The same goes for railings, bars, structures and any element made of metals or alloys.