Architectural Metal
Architects and designers of retail displays, store fixtures and trade show booths are always looking for ways to refine their creations. Architectural metal mesh opens designs to the imagination; it provides color, dimension, and structure, reacts to light, and is flexible and easily formed. Mesh designs are available in multiple transparencies to serve in virtually any application that call for mesh and wire cloth materials.
These metals open up new possibilities in design and flexibility. These extraordinary building products are available to change the retail design landscape. Contact us today and design your project with architectural meshes from Niles International.
Composite materials are now widely used in structures of all kinds. A continuing concern is how to protect these structures from lightning to composite strikes.
Composite structures are more vulnerable to lightning strikes compared to their metal equivalents. Without proper protection, carbon composites can be significantly damaged without proper channeling for electrical currents induced by lightning strikes. Expanded copper and aluminum have been developed and proven to protect composite structures when applied in the outer layer of the composite materials.
Wind turbines are a natural lightning target due to their height. The blades are one of the most expensive components, and the longer the blade, the greater the risk of being struck by lightning.
When struck by lightning, an unprotected wind blade experiences an electric arc from the point of contact through conductive components to the root of the structure, and components may reach temperatures of up to 30,000°C (about 54,000°F) and possibly cause the blade to explode. Wind turbines continue to increase in size and Micromesh LSPTM serves to protect these composite structures from lightning strikes and ensure the functionality of the components
RETAIL & DISPLAYS
LIGHTNING TO COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
WIND TURBINE LIGHTNING PROTECTION
Architectural Metals
Available Options and Features:
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Custom Designs
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Selection of Patterns
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Variety of Colors
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Flexible and Formable
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Can be reflective of light
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Durable and Corrosion Resistant
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Beautiful and Functional
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Sound Mitigation functions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can architectural metals be used?
Architectural metals can be used in a variety of applications. Some of these include retail applications, residential, commercial, and industrial. Due to the high level of functionality and flexibility associated with architectural metals, they are often used in applications where a visually appealing expanded metal is desired.
How long lasting are architectural metals?
Architectural metals can last for decades depending on the use case. For indoor applications, these metals can last for long periods of time. For exterior applications, the climate and exposure to the elements can shorten the lifespan of the metal.
What benefts can architectural metals provide?
Architectural metals can give an elegant and beautiful design to a typically mundane aspect to architecture. These expanded metals not only provide visually appealing exteriors, they also can provide light, sound, and airflow control.
The expanded metal mesh is lightweight, strong and rigid and retains it shape after years of usage. Metal designs come in a variety of material types and custom decorative patterns. Architectural metals provide privacy and allow visibility with control to air and light. All custom designs are economical and created with improved functionality. Find your fit by visiting our expanded metal page.
