I very much doubt it - look on onlinemetals.com, 6.5mm thick, 50.8mm wide, 60 inch length (enough for 20 block tops) is $55.61, which is $2.70 a top. As a company they will obviously be charged less + buy in a larger quantity.
Obviously cheaper is better for a company, but 'considerably' could be pushing it, when the difference HAS to be less than $2.50 a block. Not insignificant, but shouldnt be a huge factor...
Person thoughts on reasons for alu
lighter (shipping weight)
easier to machine, easier on tools
easier to refinish to make a unique look
cheaper
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