Architectural Materials
Mechanical properties, fabrication characteristics, cosmetic appearance, and cost are some traits you need to think of when selecting a material for your project. There are also many physical properties to be taken into account in the material selection process. While certain properties are inherent to the material and unchangeable, other qualities can be determined in the fabrication or finishing process. One of the properties is strength, then mass and thickness and physical and visual density. Many materials may be finished to different textures, either during off-site production or while finishing materials on-site. Smooth to rough, soft to hard, and a range of surface finishes—matte, satin, polished, and so on. We can provide your project with materials sourced for your unique vision.
Stainless Steel is easily welded, has an attractive finish and is low maintenance
Other favorable properties for consumers are its high strength and durability, its high and low temperature resistance, increased formability, and easy fabrication, low maintenance, long lasting, attractive appearance and it is environmentally friendly and recyclable properties. Due to its strength, flexibility and resistance to corrosion, stainless steel is now commonly used in modern construction. It is used in the exterior cladding for large high impact buildings and can be seen in the interiors in the form of handrails, counter tops, back-splashes and more.
Acrylic and Polycarbonate are plastics that are typically transparent or translucent. In everyday products it is typically used for signs, sales displays, screens and lenses. Acrylics and some polycarbonates are also utilized in demanding applications such as windows in submarines and fiber optics in the flat-screen TV's. These products offer greater light transmission, which makes them a good option for certain illuminated features.
Aluminum is low maintenance material due to it’s resistance to corrosion, and is also thermally efficient. It has a pleasing finish and can be curved, cut and welded to desired shapes. It allows modern architects unlimited freedom to create designs that would be difficult to make from wood, plastic, or steel.
Steel is used in a wide number of applications in modern construction, including the building of railways, roads, buildings, appliances and other infrastructures. In fact, most modern structures, such as skyscrapers, stadiums, airports and bridges, are created with a durable steel skeleton. Even structures that use concrete also use steel as a reinforcing material. Steel is used in basic construction materials, due to its durability and strength. Some of those materials include screws, nails and bolts. It is also used in industries, such as mining, pipeline transport, aerospace, shipbuilding and heavy equipment design.
Prefabricated Materials Some circumstances don't always let planned materials to be used, and that is when finishes that mimic that material are being utilized, like simulated stone or laminates that look like wood, concrete or metal. Our fabricators are skilled in manufacturing extremely authentic faux finishes that can reproduce wood, stone, and other materials.