Fire Safe, Durable, Sustainable, Easy to Install Aluminum Architectural Products Longboard® is the leading wood alternative and is made from light-weight extruded aluminum (over 30% lighter than steel). Aluminum is one of the most recycled-and most recyclable-materials on the market today. Nearly 75% of all aluminum produced in the U.S. is still in use today. Aluminum can be recycled directly back into itself over and over again in a true closed loop. Our products are manufactured using renewable hydroelectric power. We source our aluminum from one of the major companies with access to large hydro-power capacity, U.S.-based Alcoa (AA.N).