Now in-house – the QUADRO Roof & Wall Cladding Roll Former
To expand our capabilities, we welcomed a new addition to the team – a QUADRO Roof & Wall Cladding Roll Former from Schlebach Machines, Germany. The Quadro is a portable roll former offering up to 11 sheet metal profiles with quick change over – including Standing Seam, Snap Lock, Nail Strip, & Interlocking panels. Being […]
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 […]
Choosing the right COLORBOND ® colour
To help you find the perfect colour for your next roofing project, COLORBOND ® steel’s inspiring colours are presented in five groups – Contemporary, Classic, Fencing, Ultra and the new Matt finish. All the colours have been inspired by the colours of Australia. So, whether you prefer colours that are subtle or bold, light or dark, […]
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 […]
NailStrip. Why is this Cladding Profile so Popular?
Similar in appearance to Standing Seam and Snaplock, the Nailstrip installation method doesn’t require specialist tools – making it a popular alternative for installers who don’t have access to Standing Seam equipment. Nailstrip panels are designed to ‘snap’ together – meaning a low fuss installation and no clips required. This cladding profile is a highly […]
Why use Standing Seam Cladding?
Not just a pretty façade, Standing Seam cladding can give a range of other benefits to a project, add additional value and offer a versatility that other installations simply cannot. Trending strongly in the past few years, the Standing Seam profile is popular for projecting a contemporary, modern, strong and textured look. You’ll find architects using a […]
