Your Position— expanded metal: Applications— Architectural expanded metal meshes

Discover the versatility of expanded metal mesh for yourself. Square, diamond, slotted, circular, flat - shaped, Rigid, flexible – natural, coloured – shiny, matte. expanded metal mesh is versatile and flexible for architectural design.

Expanded mesh has many practical benefits including, increased protection, improved ventilation, and enhanced security and good aesthetics. You have a massive choice of colours, patterns, designs and sizes. In the UK, appreciation for the aesthetic values of mesh is just beginning to be truly appreciated for interior design and façade cladding. However Japanese, American and European designers have long worked with expanded metal materials to produce artistic and high impact products and projects. This brief datasheet gives an overview of our capabilities,  more detailed information can be obtained from our Architectural Section, RIBA approved CPD seminars can be booked and our experienced specification managers will be happy to visit and discuss requirements in further detail.

Benefits

   

	Aesthetic Design A choice of colours, patterns, finishes and textures. expanded metal is a contemporary material for highly visible interior design and exterior features.
	Shape- ability Expanded Mesh is strong and flexible for structural shaping of buildings. Mesh gives a controllable contour for surfaces including ceilings, wall panels, screens and columns.
	Light Control Harness light and shadows using expanded mesh as a visual screening. The reflective and deflective features of mesh patterns can enhance the ambience of an environment.
	Green-engineering As the pioneer of the original expanding process, we appreciate that there is little waste involved in manufacturing and processing expanded mesh. We also meet environmental standards certification and have energy saving.
	Protective re-enforcement Combine mesh with glass, concrete, plastics and other materials to complement aesthetic design and offer additional strengthening or security.
	Performance / Experienced Proven and used for over 114 years on the infrastructure of Britain. Expanded Mesh is a component part of many bridges, roads and prestigious buildings. The product is high quality, dependable, adaptable and easy to use
	Creativity / Choice Be Creative. Enjoy a bespoke design service, a wide range of stock items and made to order patterns to choose from. Suitable and tested in a wide range of applications and environments, expanded metal is a versatile.
	Technical Support Access our experienced sales and production teams for product and technical advice. Book a Riba approved CPD on-line now.
	Acoustic Properties Tested and specifically developed meshes enhance acoustics and provide soundproofing.
	Fireproofing Strength and structure give an anti-collapse lining to strengthen ducting, tunnels and corridors. Mesh can be coated with specialist fireproofing materials for extra safety.

Features

    •Variety of Patterns – slotted, diamond, square, hexagon, circular, rectangular
    • Range of Weight options – extensive choice from a delicate fabric gauze to rigid steel
    • Finishes- galvanised, anodised, painted
    • Experienced in bespoke design
    • Easy to work with
    • Versatile
    • Competitively priced for decorative and functional purposes

Applications

Additional Services

Budgetary quotes available on a range of options
Bespoke product design expertise in-house
Cutting, shearing and shaping service available to meet project specifications.
Site visits.
Excellent customer service
Riba CPD presentations available