DVA Aluminum Mesh

Construction / Security

DVA Aluminum Mesh

DVA means Diminished Vision Aluminum: a specialized expanded aluminum mesh for doors, windows, ventilation and security applications.

Overview

Technical description

DVA means Diminished Vision Aluminum: a specialized expanded aluminum mesh for doors, windows, ventilation and security applications.

Key Benefits

Why specify this solution.

Air circulation

Natural-light transmission

Rain protection

Privacy

Security

Lightweight aluminum construction

Technical Specifications

Catalogue data in responsive format.

Light-duty DVA thickness0.5 mm
Heavy-duty DVA thicknessAvailable upon request
FinishAkzo Nobel polyurethane powder coating / natural / mill finish
MaterialAluminum

Available Materials

Materials selected for performance, finish and environment.

Aluminum

Lightweight, corrosion resistant and suitable for architectural applications.

Available finishes

  • Akzo Nobel polyurethane powder coating
  • Natural / mill finish

Mesh / opening patterns

  • Diminished vision expanded aluminum

Applications

  • Security doors
  • Sliding doors
  • Window screens
  • Ventilation openings

Gallery

Mesh and application references.

Fine DVA-style aluminum mesh
Fine DVA-style aluminum mesh
Aluminum mesh opening detail
Aluminum mesh opening detail
Architectural screen application
Architectural screen application

Project support

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Technical Terminology

Expanded Metal Terminology

These terms define the geometry used when specifying expanded metal sheets, panels and grating.

Raised Expanded Metal
LWDSWD
Flattened Expanded Metal
LWDSWD
SWD
Short Way of Diamond — the short diagonal across the opening.
LWD
Long Way of Diamond — the long diagonal across the opening.
Strand Width
The visible width of metal between adjacent openings.
Strand Thickness
The original sheet thickness used to form the mesh.