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Stainless Steel Architectural Mesh / Facade Decoration Wire Mesh

Stainless Steel Architectural Metal Fabric is stainless steel woven wire mesh that is used in an architectural application. Majority of the mesh is manufactured by T304 stainless steel and T316 stainless steel with both internal and external applications. Most commonly Grade 304 is specified.Ceilings designed with architectural mesh can improve your acoustics, offer a semi-transparent appearance, and give any space unique character.

Stainless Steel’s Durability and Technical Properties

Stainless steel used by architectural metal fabric is composed of at least 10.5% as a minimum to a more typical 25% chromium (Cr) and Nickel (Ni) and more than 50% iron (Fe). While stainless steel is not strictly “stainless”, it is one of the alloys available that is very highly resistant to corrosion, stains and rust. Stainless steel has a type of “self-healing” property for instance if the stainless steel surface is scratched, the chromium-rich oxide layer on its surface simply repairs itself. The presence of oxygen is needed for this oxidization process to take place. This means that scratches will be visible but they will not rust. You do have to consider the grade of stainless steel that is specified. 304 or 316 are ideal for outdoor use, while 201 stainless steel is not suitable at all.

Although stainless steel cladding with architectural metal fabric costs a little more than other types of metal cladding such as aluminium and regular steel, the investment is well worth it. Stainless steel is so much more durable and resistant to environmental factors; its polish and shine can easily be maintained for decades. It will not be eaten away by rust, or change colour like copper is prone to do. It can be vandal-proof if the surface is finished in the correct manner. Double Stone Steel can provide PVD coated copper or copper colour stainless steel cladding, profile or sheet materials.