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AGED Powdertech Evolution ‘Aged Copper’


Recent advances in powder technology and application now mean that aluminium and steel can be powder coated as a credible alternative to natural elements such as stone, wood, terracotta, copper and bronze


whether extruded, folded, rolled, cast or machined. The products can be flat, curved, perforated, expanded or sandwiched with other materials.


Aluminium is also lightweight and therefore easy to transport and easy to work with. It has an exceptional strength to weight ratio and can achieve long spans, leading to fewer fittings and faster installation. With excellent intrinsic corrosion resistance, aluminium does not become brittle at low temperatures; in fact it increases in tensile strength.


A clean finish


Stone or wood on a building looks attractive when clean, free from lichen, mildew and general staining. These materials need a rigorous maintenance routine to keep them looking at their best. Powder coatings, on the other hand, need minimal maintenance – a quick wash over with water and a basic detergent will remove and prevent staining. The natural appearance of rusted steel has been popularised by the product Corten,


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but the rusty surface still leeches colour and can stain surrounding materials. A powder coating emulating rusted steel will not leech colour.


Reflecting nature


Consistency within powder batches is a known benefit of powder coating especially for modular builds, allowing the colour to be consistent across the development. Where variation in shade and tone is needed, reflecting that found in natural materials, powder coating again meets this need to give a ‘consistent inconsistency’, achieving a realistic overall impression of homogeneousness. Powder coatings can impart many different appearances to aluminium, allowing architects and designers to introduce the appearance of stunning, natural materials into their projects without using less manageable materials.


Richard Besant is sales director at Powdertech Corby


ADF OCTOBER 2019


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