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title: Why aluminum will be at the forefront of the post-COVID-19 housing boom
description: As demand for housing and renovations continues, turning to recyclable building materials like aluminum is important for sustainability and durability.
---

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# [Why aluminum will be at the forefront of the post-COVID-19 housing boom](https://www.jwaluminum.com/jw-blog/why-aluminum-will-be-at-the-forefront-of-the-post-covid-19-housing-boom)

 Written by [Nadine Bloxsome](https://www.jwaluminum.com/jw-blog/author/nadine-bloxsome) | Aug 13, 2021 3:03:34 PM

Published 4th May, 2021 by Nadine Bloxsome, *Aluminum International Today*

As more and more people decided to buy their first home during the COVID-19 pandemic – or purchased their second – pressure on the housing market increased.

With material shortages, turning to recyclable materials like aluminum and emphasizing [sustainability](https://www.jwaluminum.com/sustainability) and stability will be essential, as this article from JW Aluminum explains.

[Read the full article here](https://aluminiumtoday.com/content-images/news/JW-Aluminium.pdf).

[View full post](https://www.jwaluminum.com/jw-blog/why-aluminum-will-be-at-the-forefront-of-the-post-covid-19-housing-boom)

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