Aluminum is light, corrosion-resistant, and everywhere — jon boats and bass boats on Old Hickory Lake, utility trailers, equipment housings, fuel and water tanks, brackets, and outdoor furniture. But aluminum is also one of the trickiest metals to weld. It conducts heat fast, forms a tough oxide layer that melts far hotter than the base metal underneath, and warps easily if the heat isn't controlled. That's why many general repair shops simply won't touch it.
We use the TIG (GTAW) process for aluminum, which gives the precise, controllable heat and clean results the metal demands. The result is a strong, neat weld instead of a burned-through, contaminated mess.
We regularly repair cracked and leaking aluminum boat hulls and transoms, damaged jon boat seams, broken trailer and frame members, cracked equipment housings and brackets, fuel and water tank seams, aluminum railings and gates, and custom aluminum fabrication. Around Hendersonville and the Old Hickory Lake area especially, boat owners count on aluminum repair before and during the season.
Because aluminum is unforgiving, a botched repair often does more harm than the original damage — warping panels, contaminating the joint, or blowing through thin material. Boat owners, equipment operators and manufacturers look for a welder who specializes in aluminum and uses TIG correctly. Doing it right the first time protects the value of the item and avoids repeat failures.
Aluminum pulls heat away quickly and forms an oxide skin that melts at a much higher temperature than the aluminum beneath it. Without proper technique and equipment, you get burn-through, warping, or a weak, dirty weld. TIG welding gives the control aluminum needs.
In most cases, yes — we repair cracks, leaks, transoms and seams on aluminum boats. Send photos and a description through the quote form and we'll tell you whether it's a good candidate for repair.
Yes, our mobile rig brings TIG capability to your location, whether that's a marina, driveway or shop. Some intricate fabrication may be better in a controlled setting, and we'll let you know if so.
Boats, trailers, tanks, brackets, housings, railings, gates and custom fabrication are all common. If it's aluminum, ask us.
We aim for clean, consistent beads. On visible work like boats and railings, appearance matters and we weld accordingly.
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Boats, trailers, tanks or equipment — we'll come take a look and get it sorted.
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