5 reasons to choose aluminium canopies

The perfect ute canopy is durable, sustainable, strong and reliable. Material matters in making sure your canopy does the job, and aluminium canopies are the best in the market when it comes to efficiency and performance. Wondering why you should choose an aluminium canopy for your ute or trailer? Here are the top five reasons, put together by our expert team.

Aluminium canopies are lightweight

As aluminium canopies are lightweight, they'll ensure the best fuel economy for your vehicle. This is in strong contrast to a steel canopy, which is much heavier and which will add significant weight, increasing the amount you can carry or tow and leading you to spend more money on petrol.

Aluminium is durable

You might think that because aluminium is so light, it must be a weak material. This simply isn't the case. An aluminium canopy is able to support a heavy load with little impact or deterioration. It's designed to be long-lasting and, with its natural oxide protective coating, it'll effectively resist corrosion and wear. This makes it a much better solution when compared to other materials, particularly steel, which needs to be treated or painted to stand up against rust. Aluminium's also naturally waterproof, meaning it will ensure greater protection for your valuable equipment or tools.

Aluminium canopies are low-maintenance

With an aluminium canopy, you won't need to worry about extensive cleaning or costly servicing. In contrast, fibreglass canopies require recoating periodically - an expense which you'll avoid with an aluminium product.

Aluminium is sturdy

As it's a lightweight yet durable material, aluminium allows you to carry a heavy load without increasing the weight of your vehicle. This is starkly different to fibreglass canopies, which aren't designed to carry heavy loads and which may even become unsuitable depending on your requirements. Additionally, unlike a canvas canopy, there's no chance aluminium will rip or tear while on the road.

Aluminium canopies are safe

Aluminium's strength allows it to be repeatedly used without any risk of deterioration or damage to the items it's protecting. Unlike fibreglass canopies, which cannot easily be modified, the versatility of aluminium allows you to customise it to suit your particular transport and trailer needs. If you want to add a tray or shelving, with aluminium this isn't any trouble at all.

Contact us today

If you're looking for a durable aluminium canopy on the Sunshine Coast, choose Lifetime Trailers. We carry a wide variety of trailers to choose from, that will help you resolve any job or need with reliability and ease. From boat trailers to box trailers, we've really got it all. When it comes to canopies, there's really no better choice than aluminium, and the expert team at Lifetime Trailers is on hand to deliver a quality product that exceeds your expectations. Call us today on (07) 5443 4655 or complete the contact form on our website to connect with our friendly staff and explore our fantastic range.