Stainless Steel
High corrosion resistance, impact resistance and long service life.
Architecture & Decoration
Expanded Metal Sunshade Systems
The three-dimensional geometry of expanded metal can reduce direct solar exposure while maintaining ventilation and natural light.
Overview
Technical description
The three-dimensional geometry of expanded metal can reduce direct solar exposure while maintaining ventilation and natural light.
Key Benefits
Why specify this solution.
Solar shading
Ventilation
Natural-light transmission
Architectural texture
Custom angles
Project-specific performance
Technical Specifications
Catalogue data in responsive format.
| Solar angle references | 0° / 15° / 30° / 45° |
|---|---|
| Performance | Depends on mesh geometry, orientation and project specification |
| Material | Custom specifications available |
| Finish | Custom specifications available |
Available Materials
Materials selected for performance, finish and environment.
Aluminum
Lightweight, corrosion resistant and suitable for architectural applications.
Available finishes
- Powder Coating
- Anodizing
- PVDF Coating
- Custom specifications available
Mesh / opening patterns
- Diamond
- Custom geometries
Applications
- Residential buildings
- Office buildings
- Stadiums
- Commercial buildings
Gallery
Mesh and application references.
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Technical Terminology
Expanded Metal Terminology
These terms define the geometry used when specifying expanded metal sheets, panels and grating.
LWDSWD
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.