Aluminum is one of the most fundamental metals and as such it has a wide range of applications in the construction industry.
Acier Lachine’s warehouse stocks a large variety of aluminum in multiple forms readily available and more can be fabricated to suit our customers’ specific needs.
Here are the most common Aluminum characteristics:
It is a good electricity conductor
It is easily machined and thus easy to work with
It easily combines with other elements that are not affected by corrosion and heat
When alloyed with elements such as copper and magnesium, aluminum is very strong and can fit any commercial and industrial application
It does not require much maintenance because it is corrosion resistant
It can be recycled as many times as possible without degrading the qualities
When not combined with any other element, aluminum is ductile and has an average strength
It is non-toxic, non-magnetic and non-sparking
Aluminum is light
Explore each aluminum shape and their range of applications!
Aluminum Angles are widely used for all types of fabrication projects. They are mostly used in frame work, braces, supports, interior & exterior architectural trim, trailers, truck beds, etc.
Aluminum Channel are also widely used for all types of fabrication projects. They are commonly used for frame work, brackets, interior & exterior architectural trim, braces, supports, trailers, truck beds, etc.
Aluminum Beams are widely used for all types of fabrication projects and are commonly applied in frame work, rails, overhead support, trolleys, supports, trailers, truck beds, etc.
Aluminum Flats are widely used in all types of fabrication projects where lightweight and corrosion resistance is a concern.
Aluminum Square is widely used for all types of fabrication projects where lightweight and corrosion resistance is a concern.
Aluminum Round is very popular and widely used for all types of fabrication projects. Ideal for fabricating pins, shafts, dowles, etc.
Aluminum Square Tube is an extruded aluminum that is widely used as frame work, support columns, gates, fencing, handrails, etc.
Aluminum Rectangle Tube, is also an extruded aluminum tube that is widely used as frame work, support columns, gates, fencing, handrails, etc.
Aluminum round tubing is a round hollow extruded aluminum that is widely used as frame work, protective structures, sleeves, couplers, etc.
Aluminum pipe is a hollow extruded aluminum that is widely used for all types of fabrication projects as frame work, support columns, gates, fencing, handrails, protective barriers, etc.
Aluminum sheets have a smooth, semi-shiny finish, are heat treatable, resists cracking and are a popular choice for chemical, marine or saltwater applications including: fuel tanks, marine hardware, boat hulls, food & chemical handling, trailer siding & roofing, base plates, motorcycle & automotive parts, etc.
Aluminum plates have a smooth, shiny finish, resists cracking and are popular for many cosmetic and industrial applications, including: decorative trim, fuel tanks, food & chemical handling, drums, marine hardware, boat hulls, trailer siding & roofing, base plates, aircraft, motorcycle & automotive parts, etc.
Aluminum Diamond Plate is widely used for industrial applications – elevator floors, freezers floors, flooring, loading ramps, trench covers, dock flooring, stair treads, etc.
Aluminum Expanded Metal offers savings in weight and metal, free passage of light, liquid, sound, and air, while providing a decorative or ornamental effect. It is used as security, sifting, machinery guards, flooring, walkways, window protection, etc.
Perforated Aluminum Sheets are corrosive resistant and commonly used in interior and exterior design in following applications: security, sifting, machinery guards, enclosures, sign panels, etc.
Aluminum Grating is available in a variety of bearing bar spacing, thicknesses and heights depending on applications and load requirements. Applications: Walkways, flooring, ramps, bridge flooring, mezzanines, platforms, trench and drainage covers, stair treads, etc.
FAQs about Aluminum
We carry aluminum in a wide variety of forms — including angles, channels, beams, flats, round bars, square bars, rectangular tubes, square tubes, round tubes, pipe, sheets, plates, diamond plate, expanded metal and perforated metal.
For outdoor or marine-exposed use in the Greater Montréal/Québec region, popular alloys include 5052-H32, 6061-T6, or 3000-series sheet for architectural trim — all offering strong corrosion resistance in humid, de-icing-salt or coastal environments.
Typical uses include trailer and truck beds, handrails/fencing, marine hardware (boat hulls, fuel tanks), architectural trim and cladding, structural frames in lightweight design, and various industrial parts that benefit from aluminum’s low-weight and corrosion-resistant nature.
Choose aluminum sheets when you require thinner material, ease of forming or bending (e.g., cladding, decorative panels). Choose plates when you need thicker material for structural support, heavy-equipment bases or high-wear surfaces — though in aluminum those uses are more specialised than steel.
Our warehouse-stocked aluminum forms can be cut, machined or otherwise fabricated to match your project requirements (e.g., custom cut-to-size, drilled, bent). (Source: page) This reduces on-site labour and enables faster schedule in the Montréal region.
Please provide: the form (sheet, plate, beam, tube, etc), alloy/grade (if known), dimensions (thickness × width × length or diameter), quantity, any fabrication/finish required (cut-to-size, machining, bending), and your delivery location (e.g., Montréal, Laval, southern Québec). This allows accurate checking of stock and lead-time.