One of the big changes in many commercial buildings as well as multi-family residential complexes and in custom private homes is the move to more durable and sustainable types of materials. This includes the use of metals, particularly aluminum, which is easy to recycle and lasts a lifetime.
Perforated or punched metal sheets are an ideal option for many types of architectural features in any type of commercial or residential building. With different alloys, it is possible to create a different look from more ornate and sophisticated to simple and practical.
Metals and Options
When choosing the right metal for punched metal sheets, it is important to consider the end use. When structural strength is required for railings, fences, dividers or even for radiator or heating system covers, strength, as well as aesthetics, will be important.
For these types of applications, metals such as aluminum as well as stainless steel are often the best choice. Aluminum has a high strength to weight ratio, making it a good option when there will be significant metal used in the application. Both of these options can be finished or coated to protect the surface as well as create a specific color to coordinate with the interior design.
Other popular options include copper and brass. These provide a very rich and warm look and are often used for accent and architectural panels in residential and commercial buildings.
Perforation Patterns
Top companies providing punched metal sheets have experience in working with all types of alloys and metals. They also use highly specialized CNC machines that can create a variety of patterns that repeat perfectly throughout the sheet as well as across all sheets.
This provides unlimited possibilities for the patterns and perforation shapes and sizes with any type of metal. With his type of customization and creativity possible, it is no reason that perforated metal sheets continue to be an increasingly popular material choice.
