Metal Architecture: Fils has evolved the use of expanded metal in architectural applications and building design. In this section you can find all information regarding the PROTECH and ULTRA LIMITES lines. Feel free to download the relevant extract of the catalogue or individual technical sheets. The huge assortment of expanded metal meshes for architectural use goes way beyond standard formats.
To know the features of the expanded metal in architectural projects go to the article that describes:
- The open area and the transparency of the expanded metal mesh
- The durability and the protection for the surfaces with suitable finishings
- The Fils innovation with extra larges Ultra Limites metal meshes.
- The sustainability aspect of the production of the expanded metal
The value of v/p% (empty on full percentage) indicates the opening of the architectural mesh, with values ranging from 5% of the Privacy mesh, very closed, to over 50% of the Italy mesh, one of the most open.
Here below some PROTECH meshes with open area in ascending order.
| Name | Geometry | Mesh: DL x DCn (DCr) - av x sp | Transparency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIVACY | Diamond | 62,5 x 20 (29) - 14 x sp | 5,3 % |
| RESERVE | Diamond | 90 x 30 (38) - 18 x sp | 10 % |
| SIERRA | Diamond | 160 x 40 (52) - 24 x sp | 10,2 % |
| IDEA | Diamond | 76 x 31 (24) - 11 x sp | 13,3 % |
| OMEGA | Hexagonal | 160 x 40 (52) - 24 x sp | 15 % |
| COLLEGE | Hexagonal | 160 x 40 40) - 18 x sp | 15,4 % |
| AMBASCIATA | Diamond | 110 x 40 (52) - 24 x sp | 16 % |
| ESPERIA | Hexagonal | 100 x 40 (34) - 15 x sp | 23,3% |
| GRAFICA | Hexagonal | 100 x 40 (34) - 10 x sp | 23,3% |
The transparency of an external facade cladding can therefore be used to "open" the interior to the outside or, vice versa, it can be used to "cover" if masking or adequate confidentiality is required.
