The awning frame accessories are fully analyzed, which material is the most durable
When creating a comfortable outdoor space, the awning plays an indispensable role, and the material of its frame accessories is directly related to the durability, stability and service life of the awning. The awning frame accessories on the market have a variety of materials, each has its own advantages, and we will take an in-depth analysis below.
Aluminum alloy material
Aluminum alloy is one of the most commonly used materials for awning frame accessories. Its biggest advantage is its light weight, but has a high strength, which makes the awning in the installation and handling process is relatively easy. At the same time, aluminum alloy has excellent corrosion resistance, can effectively resist the erosion of moisture, oxygen and various chemicals in the air, and is not easy to rust. Whether it is in the humid southern coastal areas, or hot and dry areas such as California, aluminum alloy awning frame accessories can maintain good performance for a long time. For example, many beach resort hotels use aluminum alloy awnings frame fittings, after years of wind and water vapor erosion, still strong, to provide tourists with a stable shade shelter.
Most awnings are made of 6063 series aluminum alloy, 6063 aluminum alloy has excellent strength performance, its tensile strength is usually in the range of 200-260MPa, and the yield strength is roughly 150-210MPa. Such a strength level, so that the awning in daily use, enough to cope with a variety of external challenges. In the installation, the workers handling, fixed frame and other operations will produce a certain force, encounter strong wind weather, when the wind acts on the surface of the awning, 6063 aluminum alloy frame can rely on its strength to support the entire structure, resist the wind pull and distortion. Even in the Carolinas, Florida, Southeast Asia, India, China and other areas with monsoon hurricanes can also be assured of use.
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Steel
As a traditional building material, steel is also widely used in awning frame accessories. It has extremely high strength and can withstand large weight and external impact, providing solid support for the awning. In some large commercial awnings or places where the stability of the awning is very high, steel frame fittings are the best choice. For example, the awning outside a large shopping mall needs to withstand various inclement weather and large wind forces, and steel fittings can ensure the safety of the awning with their strong strength.
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However, the disadvantages of steel are also obvious. Its greater quality, installation and transportation is more difficult, increasing the cost of construction. In addition, the steel is very easy to rust, in a humid environment, if there is no rust treatment, rust may appear in a short time, not only affecting the appearance, but also reduce its strength and durability. In order to overcome this shortcoming, the steel is usually galvanized, spray painting and other rust prevention treatment, but even so, with the passage of time and the impact of the use of the environment, the cost of steel rust maintenance is relatively high.
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