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Pre-painted aluminium paint compositions

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 04:06:21 +0000

Vestis products are coated using a specialist polyester paint.

When it comes to pre-painted aluminium, there are four coat application methods, each comprising of four main components.

More than 90 per cent of pre-finished metals are made with liquid paint. The remaining 10 per cent use laminate film. Our range of pre-painted aluminium finishes, Vestis, from Mazzonetto, uses liquid paint. Wet coatings have four main components:

Binders
Solvents
Pigments
Additives

Binders

Binders characterises different paint methods. Often pre-coated aluminium and steel will be refereed to, or classified by its binder. Binders give paint structure and there are four varieties; polyester, polyurethane, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF), and plastisol (PVC). Each type has its own sub-classes, where different chemical compositions create various levels of quality and durability.

Vestis is considered a polyester product. Traditionally polyester paint was believed to limit material flexibility and durability. Vestis differs from standard polyester coatings, as it sits within a sub-section, called high durability polyester paint. This specialist coating provides Vestis with a 35 micron layer finish, instead of polyester paint’s standard offering of 20-25 microns. High durability polyester paints create improved surface performance, flexibility, and exceptional UV resistance.

Solvents

Solvents help paint achieve a reliable smooth film across a product’s base material, prior to curing. Solvent are added to ensure the paint will flow well onto raw metal. Without reliable paint flow, achieving a smooth, consistent finish is near impossible.

Pigments

Pigments create paint colour. In addition to colouring raw metal coil, pigments also determine some physical performance properties; such as corrosion resilience. Even coated aluminium is prone to corrosion. No mater how many layers of paint are applied, the product is still metal at its core. Deterioration can occur during coil storage, and after installation. The pigment used in Vestis pre-painted aluminium provides a 40 year corrosion warranty, on applications located more than 1 km from the coast. For information on coastal warranties, please contact us to discuss your options.

Additives

Additives give pre-painted products their point of difference. These supplements can benefit production speed, UV stability, surface lustre and scratch, chemical and salt resistance.

For more information on Vestis pre-painted aluminium, visit our homepage, by clicking here. Or contact us at info@architecturalmetalsaustralia.com.au.

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Say “hello” to Vestis Black Graphite

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:37:36 +0000

Something big has landed. Say “hello” to Vestis Black Graphite; the cladding and roofing game changer.

Vestis is our range of imported Italian pre-painted aluminium. The AMA collection offers Australian and New Zealand architects, builders, manufacturers and installers, unique metal finishes, unlike anything else in our market. Black Graphite launched towards the end of 2015. The past nine months has seen an incredible shift in specifications and end users product selection. Black Graphite is triumphing by offering a smooth matte black finish. Where dark zinc was dominant, Vestis’ black aluminium now stands proud as a legitimate alternative.

Vestis Black Graphite in an interlocking cladding profile on Price Street House.

Vestis Black Graphite offers the look of black titanium zinc, but with the advantages of coated aluminium. Along with Italian design prestige, our material also offers the following project benefits:

H41 material hardness for easier manufacturing and installation.
Artificial coil-coating paint processes for colour consistency. This is particularly helpful when working on large developments with multiple construction phases
A true black hue
Depending on the installation complexity, a more cost effective option, compared to some zincs
40 year anti-corrosion product warranty*
100 per cent recyclable
UV resistant
A spectacular matte facade finish, sure to impress

For more information, visit our main website by clicking here. To order samples, or request technical assistance, feel free to contact us at info@architecturalmetalsaustralia.com.au.

*Vestis 40 year warranty is subject to project location and will not be offered if installed less than 1km from the ocean.

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Natural copper vs Vestis Copper

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 01:23:19 +0000

To copper or to Vestis Copper?

Material selection is personal and subjective. It’s difficult to say one metal is clearly better or worse than another. When it comes to metal cladding and roofing, different materials will suit different applications. There are multiple variables to consider; such as overall design vision, personal taste, project location, cladding or roofing profile, adjacent materials, long-term building maintenance, and durability requirements.

Architectural Metals Australia (AMA), focuses on offering better material options for specifiers, installers and end users. Mazzonetto’s Vestis Copper provides a legitimate pre-painted aluminium specification alternative for those considering Natural copper.

Natural copper produces a spectacular and romantic aesthetic and its ageing process is inherit to its character; in some cases its captivating appearance is the main reason for specification. If aged copper is the look you seek, there’s nothing more beautiful than the real thing. However falling in love with the material’s original orange hue can be dangerous if you’re not prepared to also love how the metal will look in years to come. Copper can change from golden tones, to green, into deep browns, and eventually it can appear almost black. In addition to being aware of the metal’s colour evolution, one must also remember the ageing process won’t occur evenly across the materials surface. In some cases, this is the desired effect and it’s stunning. But if a rustic look wasn’t intended, copper applications can quickly become disappointing.

Natural copper cladding in a standing seam profile.

Vestis Copper offers a preserved version of natural copper’s original orange appearance. Providing a slightly patina surface, Vestis Copper duplicates the look of recently installed natural copper. However unlike natural copper, its appearance won’t alter over time.

Another key difference between natural copper and Vestis pre-painted aluminium, is base material cost. Large amounts of natural copper can become expensive. Vestis Copper is a cost savvy material solution (depending on project complexity), providing opportunity for budget conscious projects to enjoy the prestigious look of copper metal cladding.

For more information on Vestis pre-painted aluminium, visit the AMA homepage by clicking here.

Vestis Copper in an interlocking profile

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