Aluminium survives a long time in challenging environments, the San Giacchino Church cupola roof and Shaftesbury Fountain are an examples of uncoated aluminium which have been in service for more than 100 years. One of the biggest factors in ensuring it has a long life is to ensure all connections to other metals and structures are correct. Failure to get this correct can cause localised, rapid corrosion known as ‘galvanic corrosion’, as leading experts in aluminium Monkeytoe have developed specific procedures to ensure your structure lasts the distance. Despite some literature to the contrary when used correctly Stainless-Steel fasteners are the best option for fasteners on life aluminium structures to understand involves understanding the factors that affect galvanic corrosion in in more detail than a typical compatibility chart, for a more detailed explanation of this please download our reasource.