Construction & Architectural

Construction & Architectural Applications

Dajcor Aluminum supports architectural and construction markets with custom aluminum extrusion solutions engineered for structural performance, durability, and modern design.

Architectural aluminum is judged twice: once by the structural engineer and once by whoever looks at the finished building. Both readings have to pass, and the second one is unforgiving about colour variation between lengths.

Aluminium-framed glass office partitions — Curtain wall, glazing and partition sections finished to hold colour across a facade.

Common applications we support

Where our profiles typically end up in this market.

Curtain wall systems

Curtain wall mullions, transoms and pressure plates carrying glazing and wind loads.

Architectural framing

Architectural framing sections for commercial and institutional building systems.

Commercial window and door components

Window and door profiles — frames, sashes, thresholds and glazing beads.

Facade support structures

Facade support and cladding attachment sections behind rainscreen assemblies.

Railings and guard systems

Railing, guard and balustrade systems finished for interior or exterior exposure.

Wall partition systems

Interior wall partition posts, rails and glazing profiles with matched finishes.

Structural performance and a finish that matches

Curtain wall, window and facade sections carry wind and dead loads while holding glazing and thermal breaks in position, which is why higher-strength alloys such as 6061 and 6082 appear alongside 6063 in the same system. Sections up to 28 ft mean fewer joints across a facade.

Colour consistency is the part that gets noticed. Anodizing across a facade has to match between lengths and between batches, and our lines handle architectural lengths up to 27 ft in a single pass — so adjacent members are finished together rather than in separate lots that may not agree.

Nobody notices a facade's structural calculations. Everybody notices a length that does not match.

Materials and finishes

Profiles for every industry we serve are extruded from 6000-series alloys and finished in-house. The right combination depends on the loads, the environment and how visible the part is.

6063 and 6060: General-purpose and detailed sections with excellent surface quality — the usual choice where the part is seen.
6061 and 6082: Higher-strength structural alloys for load-bearing and safety-critical sections.
6005 / 6005A and 6463: Structural sections needing more strength than 6063, and bright architectural trim.
Anodized finishes: Clear satin and etched, electrolytic colour and chemically bright, up to 27 ft in length.
Painted finishes: Durable indoor and outdoor coatings with consistent colour matching across runs.
Mechanical finishes: Buffing, brushing and deburring where a specific surface texture is required.

Key manufacturing capabilities

Dajcor Aluminum delivers engineered aluminum extrusion solutions backed by technical expertise, responsive service, and dependable North American manufacturing capabilities.

Custom aluminum extrusions in 6000-series alloys
Precision CNC machining and fabrication
In-house anodizing and painted finishes
Extrusion lengths up to approximately 28 feet
Prototype through production manufacturing support
Canadian and U.S. manufacturing capabilities

Key advantages

Vertically integrated manufacturingExtrusion, machining, fabrication and finishing run in our own plants, so parts are not crated and shipped between vendors after every operation.

Precision-machined aluminum solutionsComponents arrive machined to drawing and ready to assemble, rather than as stock lengths that still need work.

Reduced supply chain complexityOne purchase order, one production schedule, and one supplier accountable for the finished component.

Reliable lead times and scalable capacityFour presses across two countries, with roughly two-week lead times on mill-finish profiles running existing tooling.

Capabilities behind this work

The in-house processes this market draws on most.

Extrusion Manufacturing the most complex of extruded products. See the capability → Finishing Custom finishing with our automated anodize line. See the capability → Fabrication Custom fabrication solutions built for integration, efficiency & scale See the capability →

Common questions

Answers to the questions that come up most often at the quoting stage.

What surface finishes are available for aluminum extrusions?

Aluminum extrusions can be finished in a variety of ways to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and appearance.

Common finishing options include:

Mill finish for applications where the natural aluminum surface is acceptable
Anodizing for enhanced corrosion resistance and decorative finishes
Powder coating for durable colored coatings
Brushed or polished finishes for aesthetic applications

The appropriate finishing process depends on the application, environmental conditions, and performance requirements. Our team works with customers to determine the best finishing option for their extrusion profile.

What size aluminum extrusions can Dajcor produce?

Dajcor Aluminum operates multiple extrusion presses, including two 9-inch 2800-ton presses, one 8-inch 2800-ton press, and one 7-inch 1650-ton press. These presses allow us to manufacture a wide range of aluminum profiles for structural, architectural, automotive, and industrial applications.

Our extrusion capabilities support profiles with a circumscribing circle diameter (CCD) of up to approximately 11 inches, with extrusion lengths of up to 28 feet, depending on the profile design and alloy.

During the design and quoting stage, our engineering team reviews each profile to confirm compatibility with our press capabilities and to ensure the extrusion can be manufactured efficiently while meeting dimensional and performance requirements.

Early collaboration helps optimize profile design for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and long-term production success.

What aluminum alloys do you offer for extrusion?

Dajcor Aluminum primarily extrudes alloys from the 6000 series, which are widely used for structural and industrial applications due to their excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability.

Common extrusion alloys include:

6063 – Widely used for architectural and general-purpose applications with excellent surface finish
6463 – An architectural alloy that provides enhanced surface finish and anodizing quality
6061 – A higher-strength alloy commonly used in structural and industrial components
6082 – A strong structural alloy often used where higher mechanical strength is required
6005 / 6005A – Suitable for structural applications requiring higher strength than 6063
6060 – An alloy commonly used for profiles requiring good extrudability and surface quality

Our team works closely with customers to select the most appropriate alloy based on the application’s strength requirements, finishing needs, and fabrication processes.

If your project requires a specific alloy or performance characteristic, our engineering team can help determine the best material for your extrusion profile.

Aluminum extrusion for architectural and construction markets