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ARCHITECTURAL METALArchitectural Metal Product Introduction .......................................... 1Wire Mesh Architectural Metal .......................................................2-3Perforated Metal Architectural Metal.............................................4-5Expanded Metal Architectural Metal ..............................................6-7Grating Architectural Metal ...........................................................8-9Wire Mesh Architectural Products ................................................... 10Perforated Metal Architectural Products ......................................... 11Expanded Metal Architectural Products .......................................... 12Grating Architectural Products ........................................................ 13TABLE OF CONTENTSDirect Metals® Company, LLCCORPORATE HEADQUARTERS3775 Cobb International BlvdKennesaw, GA 30152-4390Phone: 770.528.9001 WISCONSIN OFFICE7844 102nd Street Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158Phone: 847.599.0233info@directmetals.comwww.directmetals.comWE’LL CUT ANYTHINGIN OUR INVENTORYTO YOUR SPECS!ISO 9001: 2015 Certied“We manufacture toASTM Standards”TABLE OF CONTENTSDisclaimer: Information of a technical nature contained herein is intended only for evaluation by technically skilled persons, with any use thereof to be at their independent discretion and risk. Such information is reliable when evaluated in the proper manner under conditions as described herein. Direct Metals® shall have no responsibility or liability for results obtained or damages resulting from improper evaluation or use.Please note that application photos reected are typical of our types of products in use that can be supplied or have been supplied by DIRECTMETALS®. Some photos may depict uses designed, manufactured,fabricated or installed by others.800.711.4939

1800.711.4939www.directmetals.comArchitectural Metal ProductsOur Architectural Metal Products can be used in various applications from industrial to architectural. Choose from our architecturalofferings in wire mesh, perforated metal or plastic, expanded metal, and bar grating.Whether you require raw material or beautifully finished ready to install custom parts, Direct Metals® can deliver on time to you or your job site.ARCHITECTURAL METALPERFORATED METALPerforated metal is extremely versatile and lightweight and comes in round, square, slotted, and decorativeperforations. Some architectural applications include sunscreens, ceiling panels, exterior cladding, or anyapplication requiring an aesthetically appealing look.EXPANDED METALExpanded metal is available in standard or flattened versions, is extremely economical, and features a large variety of styles and materials. It can be adapted for use in just about any architectural project whereappearance meets security meets economy. BAR GRATINGBar Grating is primarily designed for industrial and commercial flooring and also for walkway and ramp applications. It also has many interesting architectural uses, such as fencing and barriers, building facades, sunshades, and ornamental grilles.Bar gratings permit the passage of air and liquid and can therefore be used for screening unwanted debris or as security protection around facilities. Bar gratings are also for driveway trench covers and in stormwater drains. It can also be used as fall protection in certain applications.WIRE MESHWire products are versatile, economical, and lightweight. They can be adapted for use in just about anyindustrial or architectural project. Materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, and custom alloys.Wire mesh comes in many architectural patterns to suit your specific project. Choose from mixed alloypatterns, spiral-patterned mesh, opaque to high open area mesh, and custom mesh patterns. Wire mesh is available in square, flat, and round wires and in a flexible & multi-functional cable mesh.

2www.directmetals.com800.711.4939Wire Mesh Architectural MetalFeatures of Architectural Wire Mesh• Versatile• Lightweight• Strong• Maintenance free• Withstands high winds• Shatterproof• Economical• Visually appealing• Saves energyOur architectural wire mesh items are lightweight and versatile. When fully framed, they become a strong, economical panel that saves on labor and time during installation.Architectural Wire Mesh is available in carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum and can be adapted for just about any architectural project.Architectural Wire Mesh combines aesthetics and functionality to deliver a striking visual appeal with real-world security. OurArchitectural Wire Mesh can be one of the most effective forms of solar shading in the market and offers great potential energy savings. Our Architectural Wire Mesh stylishly dresses walls and ceilings, adding light reflection and textural appeal. It works well in high-traffic areas such as lobbies, showrooms, public gathering facilities, concert halls, stadiums, and arenas.Applications for Architectural Wire Mesh• Space mesh• Texture mesh• Sun screens• Security screens• Room dividers• Fencing• Decorative wall and ceiling mesh• Custom fabricated products• Wall reinforcement Statue of Liberty Stairway Inll PanelsLocation: Liberty Island, New York HarborCustomer: National Park ServiceMaterial: L-92 wire mesh in bronze, wovenin a lock-crimp style• Supplied 3,280 sq. ft. of bronze wire architectural mesh to facilitate in building the new Statue of Liberty Welcome Center• The bronze wire mesh is used for the infill panels placed beneath railings surroundings the exhibits and in the stairways• The wire infill panels provide durability to the staircase and is easily serviceable• The lock-crimp weave design is customized for this landmark project• The Architectural Mesh infill panels are safer for public use than standard pipe or picket rail• The mesh matches the original, stately aesthetic of the national landmarkARCHITECTURAL METAL

3800.711.4939www.directmetals.comWire mesh comes in many architectural patterns to suit your specificproject. Choose from mixed alloy patterns, spiral-patterned mesh, opaque to high open area mesh, and custom mesh patterns. Wire mesh is available in square, flat, and round wires - and in a flexible & multi-functional cable mesh.Wire Mesh Material Types• Aluminum• Copper• Brass• Bronze• Mild Steel• Pre-Galvanized• Stainless SteelWire Mesh Colors & Finishes• Bare Standard• Powder Coating• Anodizing• Decorative Metal Plating• Oil Rubbed Bronze• Black OxideLEED CREDITS FOR WIRE MESHOur wire mesh products can help you earn LEED certification with thefollowing credits:SS 8 – Light Pollution ReductionArchitectural wire mesh helps filter the effects of lighting at night. Wire mesh screens are especially useful as shading devices for parkingstructures and factories that operate 24 hours a day.EA 1 – Optimize Energy PerformanceArchitectural wire mesh may be used as a sunshade on building facades, thus decreasing the amount of air conditioning required to moderate the temperature of the building.MR 4 – Recycled ContentThe post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content of architectural wire mesh helps contribute to obtaining this credit.Wire Mesh Architectural MetalARCHITECTURAL METALGo to directmetals.com for additional wire mesh sizes, material types, colors and nishes.

4www.directmetals.com800.711.4939Architectural Perforated MetalFeatures of Architectural Perforated Metal• Lightweight• Durable• Decorative• Extremely Versatile• Economical• Customizable• Allows for passage of air, light, sound & gases• Many patterns, materials and gauges• Saves energyPerforated Metal is one of the most popular and versatile metal products in the market today. Perforated metal comes in a variety of metals, finishes, thicknesses, hole sizes, and patterns, making it suitable for many architectural and commercial applications.Whether you are trying to diffuse light, air, sound, or even if you need to filter gas, water, or solids, perforated metals, with its high strength-to-weight ratio, makes an economical choice for your project.Applications for Architectural Perforated Metal• Screens• Guards• Diffusers• Privacy Panels• Facades• In-Fill Panels• Trash Receptacles• Benches• Drain Covers Tunica Mississippi River Museum FacadeLocation: Tunica, MississippiProject Owner: Tunica, MississippiMaterial: .125" thick aluminum perforatedmetal• Supplied custom aluminum perforated metal• The .125" thick aluminum perforated metal was supplied in three different perforated patterns to give depth and artistic flair to the front façade of the river park building• One-third of the job had a 3/4" diameter hole, the second-third had a 1" diameter hole and the remaining perforated sheet metal was supplied with a 1-1/4" diameter hole• The aluminum perforated metal was fastened to a curved galvanized steel tubing frame to create this custom masterpieceARCHITECTURAL METAL

5800.711.4939www.directmetals.comWe carry perforated metal in a wide array of hole shapes, sizes, gauges, and material types. The most common applications for perforated metal include screens, diffusers, guards, filters, vents, and signage.Decorative Perforated Metal Types• Airline • 3/8" Square • Grecian• 3/4" Square • Hanover Square • Octagon Cane• Lattice • Windsor • Full Cloverleaf• 1/4" Honeycomb • Hexagon • MoireOrdering Perforated SheetWhen ordering perforated sheet, please specify the following options:1. Material type2. Thickness (gauge)3. Hole size4. Hole shape5. Spacing & configuration6. Perforated sheet size7. QuantityPerforated Sheet FAQQ: Can perforated sheet be plastic coated?A: While we do not plastic coat perforated sheet, we can perforate a plastic sheet.Q: Why is perforated sheet protected with a thin layer of oil?A: Lubricating oil is used to reduce the friction between the adjacent plates.Q: What opening types are most common in perforated sheets?A: Round, rectangular, and slotted are very popular. Take a look at our decorative perforated sheet for more unique styles.Architectural Perforated MetalARCHITECTURAL METALGo to directmetals.com for additional perforated metal sizes, gauges, openings and decorative styles.

6www.directmetals.com800.711.4939Architectural Expanded MetalFeatures of Architectural Expanded Metal:• Lightweight• Strong• Rigid• Allows for free passage of air, light, heat, sound, etc.• Adaptable to finishing processes• Aesthetically appealing• Flattened or standard styles• Suitable for decorative and functional purposesExpanded metal is made from sheet metal coil that is die cut and expanded, creating diamond-shaped openings. Historically, these sheets have been used industrially. Today, expanded metals have taken on an architectural flare and have given rise to newapplications. Ribbon mesh and micro mesh are available in patterns that make them suitable for sunscreens and sunshades. They can also double as attractive privacy and security barriers.So whether for beauty, security, or both, architectural expanded metal can be adapted for use in just about any architectural project. We stock architectural expanded metal in aluminum, carbon steel, galvanized steel, and stainless steel in a variety of sizes.Applications for Architectural Expanded Metal:• Sunscreens• Room Dividers• Building Facades• Security Partitions• Sign Panels• Room Panels• Cladding• Grilles• Columns Fontainebleau Terrace RailingsLocation: Panama City Beach, FloridaCustomer: Fontainebleau TerraceMaterial: Direct Metals® 6" x .081" Decorative Louver Aluminum Expanded Metal• Strand Width 1"• Opening of Diamonds: 1-1/2" x 5-1/4"• 36" wide for all panels• Long way of diamond parallel to the panel length• Powder Coated Turquoise Blue RAL5018• Wall Panels• Shelving• Ceiling Tiles• Ornamental Features• Display Units• WalkwaysARCHITECTURAL METAL

7800.711.4939www.directmetals.comWe can fabricate any of our architectural expanded metals into custom sizes. Whether your parts are squares, rectangles, circles, ovals, or acustom shape, we can fabricate from your drawings any finishedpart/parts you may require. Our custom fabrication capabilities include shearing, slitting, burning, forming, drilling, framing, welding, andfinishing. Expanded Metal Types• Standard • Micro• Flattened • Ribbon MeshArchitectural Expanded MetalGo to directmetals.com for additional expanded metal sizes, gauges, openings and styles.ARCHITECTURAL METAL

8www.directmetals.com800.711.4939Architectural Metal Bar GratingFeatures of Architectural Bar Grating• Lightweight• Corrosion Resistant• High Strength-To-Weight Ratio• Serrated Surfaces Available• Naturally Attractive• Recyclable• Versatile• Easily CustomizedBar grating is designed for industrial and architectural applications. It is an attractive, strong, and economical choice for projects ranging from sunshades, fencing, building facades, walkways, ornamental grills, and security screen applications.Whether used for interior or exterior, Architectural Metal Bar Gratings are an integral part of modern industrial plants. They are used as decks, flooring, mezzanines, landings, stair treads, racks, and secure storage caging. Steel grates permit air, water, and light passage, helping to screen unwanted materials from most environments. Gratings will allow you to save on sprinklermodifications when adding interior square footage to an existing structure, as this material does not significantly interfere withwater flow and thus allows existing sprinkler systems to perform their normal function. Gratings also help with plant temperature regulation by allowing the free flow of ambient air in high-heat or cold industrial environments.Applications for Architectural Bar Grating• Sun Screens• Fencing• Building Facades• Public Walkways• Ornamental Grilles• Stair Treads• Driveway Drains• Stormwater Drains• Trench DrainsFourth Ward Beltline ProjectLocation: Atlanta, GAMaterial: 3/16" & 1-1/2" Serrated 7TW4Galvanized Fabricated Bar Grating Panels &Stair Treads. Bearing bars are 7-16" on center which is ADA approved and high heel safefor walking traffic.• Supplied 57,000 lbs. and 139 pieces of galvanized fabricated bar grating panels as part of Atlanta’s Historic Fourth Ward Beltline project• Bar Grating was used to create an access ramp, platforms and stairs connecting main bridge to public trail• New greenspace for the neighborhood to gather allowing the trail’s pedestrians and bicyclists to enter the trail from residences and local business• Access ramp and stairs also give pedestrians and bicyclists an alternate route to local businesses • Industrial Decks• Flooring• Fountain Grates• Ceiling Tiles• Security Screens• VentsARCHITECTURAL METAL

9800.711.4939www.directmetals.comArchitectural Metal Bar GratingWe offer all types of anchoring devices that attach grating to its supports. Saddle clips, anchor blocks, plank clips, countersunk lands, grating clamps, Z clips, and plank lugs are available. Many are available in aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel.Bar Grating Material Types• Aluminum • TiteWeld® Steel• Carbon Steel • Galvanized Steel• Stainless Steel • FiberglassBar Grating Options• Aluminum Rectangular Bar• Aluminum Flush Top• Aluminum Plank• Aluminum I-Bar• Aluminum Riveted• Aluminum Press Lock• Aluminum Lite I-Bar• Carbon Steel Light or Heavy Duty Welded• Swaged Stainless Steel• TiteWeld®• Stair Treads Available in all MaterialsArchitectural Metal Bar GratingGo to directmetals.com for additional bar grating sizes, material types and options.ARCHITECTURAL METAL

10www.directmetals.com800.711.4939ARCHITECTURAL METALWire MeshWire mesh, also called wire cloth or wire fabric, is a versatile product that can be effectively used in countless applications.Whether your need is industrial, commercial, or architectural, wire mesh offers countless problem-solving variations that may be just right for your application.PVC COATED MESHRelatively low in cost, durable and corrosion-resistant PVC-coated mesh has good insulating properties. Typically, PVC-coated mesh is a galvanized carbon steel coated in PVC and available in various colors, patterns, and sizes. coated in PVC and available in a wide variety of colors, patterns and sizes. It is used in fencing, caging, traps, and any application requiring a low weight-to-high strength ratio mixed with durability and an attractive appearance.SECURITY FENCINGSecurity fencing is ideal for prisons, borders, or any facility with high-security fencing needs. The mesh spacing is designed to prevent climbing and resist penetration from everyday hand tools, giving high perimeter protection.WELDED WIRE MESHConsists of perpendicular wire strands that are welded at each intersection. Welded mesh has a very attractive uniform appearance and is economical and very versatile. It can be used for avariety of applications, such as safety barriers, security fencing, storage containers, conveyors,reinforcement for heavy loads, and animal kennels and cages. WOVEN WIRE MESHWoven wire mesh is made on heavy-duty looms, similar to looms that make fabric and carpet. The most common materials used to create woven wire mesh include carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper.CAGE MESHProvides consistent and uniform mesh count for dimensionally correct cages. Cage meshprovides security while allowing complete visibility and great air circulation. Used in flightenclosures, aviaries, small and large animal exhibits, kennels, and freshwater and saltwater traps.HARDWARE CLOTH WIRE MESHWire mesh that consists of either woven or welded wires in a square or rectangular grid.Hardware cloth is available in plain steel, galvanized steel, copper, aluminum, and stainless. Whether it’s varmint control or a filter application, hardware cloth is typically your mosteconomical wire cloth.STAINLESS STEEL SCREENPerfectly suited for a wide array of architectural and functional purposes, our stainless steel screen is used in various industries. The petroleum, chemical, environmental protection, mining, aerospace, papermaking, electronic, metallurgical, food, and pharmaceutical industries allutilize stainless mesh.

11800.711.4939www.directmetals.comARCHITECTURAL METALPerforated MetalPerforated metal is extremely versatile and lightweight. The most common applications include screens, diffusers, guards, filters, vents, and more. Perforations can be round, square, slotted, and decorative or architectural, and we offer perforated sheets made from any of our metals, some plastics and rubber. ROUND PERFORATIONOne of the most popular perforation options. Ventilation and decoration are some of its most common uses. You can choose from many sizes and patterns of holes. SQUARE PERFORATIONA good option when a greater open area is required in a project. This translates to greaterventilation and lighter weight. We offer many square hole sizes and pattern layouts. SLOTTED PERFORATIONProvides greater throughput for filters, sizing, and visibility. Due to the large choice of slot options and materials, most are available quickly by special order.DECORATIVE PERFORATIONIdeal for many architectural applications that require an aesthetic appeal. Our decorativeperforated metal is extremely versatile, lightweight, and available in many styles. Somearchitectural applications include sunscreens, ceiling panels, exterior cladding, or anyapplication that requires a decorative look.U-EDGINGA perforated/expanded metal and wire mesh accessory that is a U-shaped strip attached to the edge of a metal sheet that creates a safer and more attractive edge. In carbon or stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized.HEXAGONAL PERFORATIONFeatures a substantial open area of up to 80% and is primarily used for high airflow and or for architectural aesthetics. We carry hexagonal perforated sheet metal in a variety of gauges, hole sizes, patterns, and materials.

12www.directmetals.com800.711.4939ARCHITECTURAL METALExpanded MetalExpanded Metal is extremely economical and strong. It can even be adapted for use in just about any project. A wide number of styles andmaterials to choose from.CUSTOM FABRICATED EXPANDED METALAny of our expanded metal items can be custom fabricated in-house into unique sizes and shapes such as circles, ovals, triangles, rectangles, and many other geometric shapes.REGULAR OR STANDARD EXPANDED METALOffered in your choice of material, gauge, and opening size. This is the best choice when a rigid, raised surface is required.FLATTENED EXPANDED METALCold rolled through a machine that flattens the metal after the expansion process. This is theperfect choice when a smooth surface is desired.MICRO EXPANDED METALSuitable for use in filters as well as several other applications. Micro expanded metal sheetfeatures small openings in a lighter gauge metal sheet and is available in standard, flattened, hexagonal, and square patterns.RIBBON MESH EXPANDED METALExpanded Metal with areas of un-expanded strips that create architecturally interestingribbon-like effects in the sheets.EXPANDED METAL GRATINGExpanded metal grating is a strong and economical product used in a variety of industrial,commercial, and architectural applications.

13800.711.4939www.directmetals.comARCHITECTURAL METALBar GratingBar Grating is designed for many applications, such as floors andmezzanines, landings and stair treads, and to cover or fill open areas and trenches.The use of bar grating is sometimes related to its ability to allow air, water, light, or sound to pass through floors or areas without sacrificing strength or performance.TITEWELD® BAR GRATINGA type of grating with super narrow openings that allows for better cart rolling and all types of public foot and wheelchair/walker traffic.STAINLESS STEEL BAR GRATINGProvides superior corrosion and oxidation resistance when a stronger material is required. Our stainless steel grating can be made from many commercially available stainless steel alloys for applications required in your most caustic environments.CARBON STEEL BAR GRATINGA perfect choice when your project requires a strong material that will not expose the gratingto an expressly corrosive environment. Choose from plain or serrated surfaces, galvanized,standard black, bare steel or painted, and light or heavy-duty grating.ALUMINUM BAR GRATINGA good choice when a lightweight, corrosion-resistant material is desired. Choose from many options, such as rectangular, I-bar, T-bar, and plank gratings. They can be swage locked,pressure locked (dovetail), or riveted and are offered in multiple surface conditions to prevent slippingSTAIR TREADSStair Treads can be fabricated from any of our grating products and are offered in a variety of sizes, material types, and finishes.

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