05 14 00 Structural Aluminum Framing

05 14 00 Structural Aluminum Framing

Structural Aluminum Framing

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Structural aluminum framing in commercial applications is most commonly used in curtain wall assemblies and as framing members when the building's dead load is an issue. Structural aluminum framing is also used in greenhouses and glass enclosures. In residential construction, structural aluminum is used for custom jobs with large glazed areas, as well as for framing outdoor awnings.