What we do
What we do
Architecture & Construction

Metal that shapes buildings, finishes facades and stands the test of time

Buildings, infrastructure, public spaces. Metal sits at the heart of them all.

Architects and contractors reach for materials that look good, last decades and tell a sustainability story. Our range covers what the built environment demands, whether the application is structural, cladding or decorative, internal or external.

What we supply

Aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and ALPOLIC façade panels, in the forms, finishes, colours and textures that specifiers and contractors ask for. All chosen for strength, corrosion resistance and low maintenance across a long service life.

Aluminium for architecture

Aluminium earns its place across the built environment. Light, corrosion-resistant, strong and endlessly finishable, it's the natural choice for roofing, cladding, rainwater goods, curtain walling, facades, treadplate and structural sections.

Our architectural aluminium stock spans well over 120 standard items, in a wide range of sheet sizes, thicknesses and alloys, plus:

  • Painted sheet in VC1 white and vinyl-coated one side
  • Stucco sheet in 1050A H14
  • Textured and patterned sheet
  • Treadplate including 5-Bar in 5754 H114 and TripleGrip in 5052 H32
  • Round tube, square and rectangular box section for rainwater handling
  • Painted, anodised, colour-anodised, polished and brightened finishes

For the aluminium range in detail, see our Aluminium page. For a summary of the roofing and cladding range, download the Roofing and Cladding brochure. [https://www.aalco.co.uk/literature/files/aalco-roofing-cladding.pdf]

ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 – exclusive UK stock at Aalco

Aalco is the exclusive UK stockist for ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 façade panels, the world's first A1 fire-rated aluminium composite panel with a non-combustible geo-mineral core.

Immediate availability. Five popular colours in stock. Full BBA and CWCT credentials. Proven BS 8414 performance. LUMIFLON FEVE coating. Up to 30-year warranty.

See our ALPOLIC page for stock detail, specifications and technical support.

Stainless steel for architecture

Stainless steel earns its place wherever the finish, the corrosion environment or the design intent asks for it. Facades, cladding, handrails, balustrades, staircases, canopies, feature walls, ironmongery and architectural detail.

Our architectural stainless stock includes:

  • Sheet and polished sheet in a range of finishes, including 2B, BA, satin and mirror
  • Decorative tube in round, square and rectangular sections
  • Structural hollow section in square and rectangular sizes up to 250mm
  • Treadplate for non-slip flooring and access
  • Handrail and balustrade tube, including slotted tube for glazed systems

For the stainless steel range in detail, see our Stainless Steel page.

Copper, brass and bronze for architecture

Copper, brass and bronze bring warmth, character and durability to architectural work. Copper for roofing, cladding and rainwater goods that weather to that distinctive green. Brass for architectural ironmongery, signage and decorative sheet. Bronze for feature work and marine-facing detail.

For the range in detail, see our Copper, Brass & Bronze page.

Handrail systems and balustrades

Aalco Architectural Handrail Systems is a dedicated business within Aalco, offering more than 2,500 modular stainless steel components for railings, balustrades, canopies, staircases and other structural elements.

See our Handrail Systems page for the summary, or visit the dedicated site at aalco-handrail.com for the full component library, project inspiration, CAD blocks and approved installer directory.

Who we supply

Architects, main contractors, specialist subcontractors, cladding installers, fabricators, roofing contractors, glazing specialists, and every trade in between.

Our commitment to quality: