{"id":6143,"date":"2026-06-05T12:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mabelux.es\/?p=6143"},"modified":"2026-06-05T12:32:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:32:25","slug":"when-to-use-steel-vs-aluminium-in-metal-joinery-key-factors-for-choosing-the-right-material","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mabelux.es\/en\/when-to-use-steel-vs-aluminium-in-metal-joinery-key-factors-for-choosing-the-right-material\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Use Steel vs Aluminium in Metal Joinery: Key Factors for Choosing the Right Material"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In architecture and construction, the choice of materials directly influences the performance and durability of a project. In the world of metal joinery, two materials stand out above the rest: steel <\/a><\/strong>and aluminium<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Both offer significant technical and aesthetic advantages, but each is better suited to specific requirements. Choosing correctly between steel or aluminium joinery can make a substantial difference in aspects such as structural strength, insulation, maintenance, and even architectural design. <\/p>\n\n

At Mabelux, we have been working with the bending of aluminium and steel profiles for architectural, construction, and industrial projects for more than 35 years. This experience has given us an in-depth understanding of the behaviour of both materials and allowed us to collaborate with systems from leading brands<\/strong> such as Jansen<\/a>, Forster Systems<\/a>, Technal<\/a>, Cortizo<\/a>, and Strugal<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

So, when should you choose steel, and when is aluminium the better option? Let’s take a closer look. <\/p>\n\n

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Steel and Aluminium: Two Materials with Very Different Characteristics<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Although both materials are widely used in metal joinery, their properties differ significantly, making each one more suitable depending on the type of project.<\/p>\n\n

Steel: Maximum Strength and Structural Robustness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Steel <\/strong>is one of the strongest materials <\/strong>used in construction and architecture. Its high structural capacity makes it possible to manufacture slimmer profiles capable of supporting heavy loads. <\/p>\n\n

This makes it an ideal solution for:<\/p>\n\n