|
|
![]()
Titanium, the eternity material, is the noblest architectural metal used for roofing and wall cladding. The outstanding durability, corrosion resistance and strength enable Titanium to outperform any other material. Once installed, the Titanium roof and Titanium façade will last forever. The
designer does not have to worry about the design life of the building envelop
because Titanium stands against
through-wall corrosion for hundred years with their warranty. For further details
and high-profiled projects using Titanium, please log on to www.architecturaltitanium.com |
|||||||
![]()
Copper, known to be a versatile material, is used in various industries including electronics, electrical engineering, refrigeration, heating system, etc. Due to its superior mechanical and physical properties, copper is used in roofing and plumbing industries as well. As a timeless material, copper enhances the appearance of the building. Copper oxidised over time. From bright copper surface factory finished, it develops a dark brown oxide layer within just a few months. Later, over a period of 10-20 years, this oxide layer turns green to form a stable copper patina. Copper also has a self-healing and self-cleaning surface, naturally, also known as patina. The light green colour of the copper patina is an attractive feature of aged copper. Since it is formed organically, the colour will not fade or peel off anymore. The copper patina forms a protective layer over the entire surface that will last for ages. Check out other new copper alloys available and their renowned job references at www.kme.com
|
|||||||
![]()
Stainless Steel, it’s appearance, strength and high corrosion resistance makes it an ideal material to be used in as a building envelop, especially those in coastal areas.
Stainless Steel has a subtle sheen surface which does not overwhelm or intrude other design and colour element. Its’ surface, if unpainted, also self-heals from minor mechanical and chemical damage by formation of an invisible protective film of chromium-rich oxide. Depending
on the application environment, 2 common grades are available: Grade 304 and
Grade 316. To
understand more about the use of stainless steel in architectural applications,
please proceed on to www.euro-inox.org
Picture Courtesy of Universum Bremen
|