Bryan Lisowski
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I agree that these factors vary location to location. Things cost more in NJ than Nebraska, but may be cheaper than LA. Also with regard to labor,...

Jim, I would definitely do a border, stone or even a 4x4. I wouldn’t want to scrape the paint on the metal siding and potentially start a rust issue.

I know aluminum can be cut with normal woodworking tools, but you may want to use a router with a 1/2” collet.