Is it possible to transition from the sidewalk concrete to my tiled entryway by using an aluminum exterior grade threshold? I am thinking of something along the lines of this:
I just had my tiler guys finish the job and I can't believe they installed a tile with a chip in it. But it's along the edge and it kinda also looks unfinished anyway I thought a simple aluminum exterior grade threshold would make it look more finished and hide the small chip. Here are a couple of images:
I live in the desert so and this area is covered by an eve and only gets about three hours sun a day and approximately a mere four inches of rain a year. Will my idea weather well or can anyone recommend something else?
Best Answer
There is a significant issue with aluminum in concrete - e.g., an aluminum post or conduit embedded in concrete is not a good idea. My hunch is that a piece of aluminum on top of already cured concrete will not have the same issues. However, I am not a metallurgist and so, to play it safe, I would look for a similar piece of steel instead.
On the other hand, a quick search finds steel thresholds to be a bit on the expensive side. I suggest checking with an aluminum threshold manufacturer to see if installation on top of concrete is acceptable.