Impressive Zinc Standing Seam Profile installed at Emerald Valley
Recent Standing Seam install in VM Zinc install by the Architectural Roofing + Building Supplies team for the first stage of a prestigious build at Emerald Valley, in the Byron Bay Hinterland. Bespoke local builder Forty Four Constructions is delivering this impressive project, designed by Sydney and Byron Bay based architectural firm, Those Architects. The […]
5 Reasons to use Stainless Steel in Roofing & Cladding
Why use Stainless steel when choosing roof or cladding materials? Its sheer strength, corrosion resistance, and long life cycle pushes it into a class of its own. Stainless steel is environmentally friendly because it is 100% recyclable – making it a popular choice in new architectural designs, with a raw, industrial style finish. 1. Versatile […]
The Perfect Patina
Each architectural metal has a different response to aging. The word “Patina” describes the oxidization layer which builds up on metal surfaces. By using these types of metals, projects are rewarded with a material that will take on its own characteristics and will evolve over time. Corten Corten Steel weathering steel is a type of […]
Spotlight on Architectural Roofing and Cladding Styles ~ Interlocking Panel Cladding Profile
Sleek, clean and the ability to be installed vertically, horizontally or diagonally is of course, the Interlocking Panel cladding system. Popular with architects for this reason alone! This month we continue to focus on the roofing and cladding styles that are shaping current architectural trends. This profile presents a range of axial dimensions to architects […]
The Best Roofing Materials for Australian homes
What’s the right choice? For something that keeps the elements out of the home, selecting the right roofing materials is a decision to take seriously when building or replacing a roof. Roofing has evolved over time and plays an important element in the architecture of the home. Don’t forget the Australian climate can be harsh. […]
What’s Shaping Roofing and Cladding Trends?
Building a new home? Renovating or seeking inspiration? We take a look at the popular choices being used in 2020 and already shaping 2021. Flat Is a contemporary, minimal and modern look in your sights? Not just aesthetically pleasing, flat roofs are also versatile and ideal for modern twists such as a green roof (or […]
In the Kitchen with RHEINZINK
RHEINZINK is a leading producer of titanium zinc, made in Germany, now available over 39 countries. The ARBS team completed a Japanese inspired bench and sink early in 2020 using RHEINZINK for Byron Bay builder Twil Constructions. The installation sat neatly inside a Corten steel entertaining pavilion located at a property in Broken Head, Byron […]
5 of the World’s Best Copper Cladding Buildings
The charming and sleek characteristics of copper cladding are here to stay. Not just a pretty face, copper is durable, everlasting and incredibly popular with architects + designers due to the unique patina which evolves over time. More than ever, we are seeing projects using a combination of building materials such as timber, glass, stone, […]
Zinc Cladding and the Natural Landscape – The Verandah House Project
We are continually inspired by designs that involve an array of textures, materials and that consider the natural environment. Architects love using premium metals for cladding such as copper and zinc. Not only do they stand the test of time, they gracefully soften, taking on a unique patina developed by the materials exposure to the […]
