How Long Does Aluminum Cladding Last? A Lifespan Guide for 2026
Aluminum cladding installed on a Pasadena home in 1978 is, in many cases, still on that home in 2026. The color has shifted a half-shade. A few panels carry a dent from a long-forgotten baseball. But the wall is intact, watertight, and structurally sound almost five decades after the contractor walked off the site. That […]
Aluminum Cladding Maintenance: A Complete Care Guide for 2026
The pitch for aluminum cladding usually ends at “low maintenance,” which is true compared to wood, vinyl, or stucco. It’s not the same as “no maintenance.” A factory powder-coat finish on 6063-T5/T6 aluminum will outlast the building’s first roof, but only if the wall gets a wash now and then, the flashings stay clear, and […]