According to the AAMA U.S. Industry Market Studies, aluminum accounts for the majority of the framing materials used in non-residential construction. To view attributes of aluminum, visit the Structural web page within the aluminum-focused section of this site.

Although aluminum is the material used in the majority of commercial applications, a number of other framing materials are available for non-residential applications. For information on other framing material options, visit the following pages on the AAMA website:
Fiberglass
Vinyl
Wood and Cellulosic Composite