The common sunroom frames include steel structures and aluminum alloys. However, since the steel structure is self-supporting and prone to corrosion and rust, more and more people are recommending the use of aluminum alloy frames instead. But it turns out that aluminum alloys also have so much to pay attention to? Let’s find out together!
Aluminum alloy is currently the most widely used alloy. Aluminum alloys can be divided into two categories according to processing methods: deformed aluminum alloys and cast aluminum alloys. Among them, 6000 series alloy has the largest output among deformed aluminum alloys and has been widely used in the construction industry, structural fields and transportation equipment.
Among them, 6061-T6, represented by the 6000 series aluminum alloy, is the best material for the sunroom frame. Its frame is 1/3 lighter than the steel structure frame, and the impact on the basic building structure system can be minimized. Even though it is very light, it has good load-bearing capacity and stability against wind pressure. The detail processing is also very good. The surface of the aluminum alloy has been treated with powder spraying and electrophoresis processes, which can completely avoid corrosion and rust like steel structures.
In the past, sunrooms were composed of combined structural parts assembled from multiple parts. However, with the advancement of technology, they are now all assembled structures , and 80% of the materials have been processed in the factory. It needs to be cut on site as usual. Not only can the weight of structural parts be significantly reduced, but also the noise and material waste of on-site construction can be reduced.
But it is worth reminding that this advanced manufacturing method puts forward very stringent requirements for aluminum alloy materials. Generally speaking, the price of high-quality aluminum alloy sunrooms is more expensive than inferior aluminum alloy sunrooms. From news reports, we learned that inferior aluminum alloy sunrooms usually use recycled aluminum extruded aluminum profiles that contain a large amount of impurities. On the day of typhoon , the sunroom roof may be blown away with a single blow.
Such low-quality aluminum alloy sunrooms are very unsafe, so when purchasing, do not look for temporary gains and despise the personal safety of yourself and others. It is best to choose 6061-T6 high-strength aluminum alloy as the frame of the sunroom. It is effectively guaranteed to withstand strong winds of level 10-14 and 20cm thick snow. It has a long service life and a warranty of 30 years.
