Powder coated aluminum is an aluminum based construction material that is used in the creation of a number of building projects. The powder coating on the aluminum helps to enhance the ability of the metal to resist corrosion and damage from the elements. This property of the material helps to make powder coated aluminum deal for use in outdoor projects.

The aluminum powder coating is generally a chromium free combination of various phosphates and blends of fine particles of such metals as titanium. The exact components may vary slightly from one brand to another, but the overall effect is to create an aluminum powder veneer on aluminum sections that will retard rust, corrosion, and general weakening of the metal when exposed to a variety of weather conditions. Powder coated aluminum helps this lightweight but sturdy metal be a viable option for use in manufacturing such products as lawn and patio furniture, pool cleaning accessories, and support poles for volleyball and tennis nets.

Powder coated aluminum can also be used for more permanent structures outside the home. For example, it is possible to purchase rails or pickets that can be utilized to create decorate fences around the property. The presence of the powder coating does not prevent the homeowner from painting the pickets, so it is still possible to change the color at will. However, several manufactures offer pickets and prefabricated rolls of picket fences made with powder coated aluminum in a number of different colors. In addition to eliminating the need to paint, the color finish is often guaranteed to stand up to fifteen to twenty years before beginning to fade.

Along with fencing, powder coated aluminum can also be used to for the creation of long lasting exterior lighting solutions. This includes fixtures that are mounted to an exterior wall of the home, or stand along pole lamps. As with the fencing, lamps made with powder coated aluminum are available in a wide range of colors and will hold the color for many years.