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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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Vestis fan-decks now available!

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 01:34:50 +0000

You want them, and we’ve got them! New Vestis fan-decks have arrived.

A new shipment of Vestis samples and fan-decks has arrived. Each deck contains one swatch of Vestis Copper, Verde, Grigio and Black Graphite. In addition to our stocked range, samples include Testa DiMoro, RAL 7037, RAL 7016, RAL 9006, and wait for it … each colour is also show in stucco! Stucco is a fantastic option if you’re looking for an aluminium with real surface texture, and it’s an option available on all Vestis pre-painted aluminium finishes. While Stucco is currently not a stocked coil, if you like the look, let us know, and we can import product as you need it – remember to allow for international sea freight lead times.

At AMA we aim to manage stock levels as efficiently as possible. We hold coils in our Melbourne warehouse of our main and most popular finishes. Stocked coils include, Vestis Copper, Verde, Grigio and Black Graphite. Upon request, we are able to import all Mazzonetto Vestis pre-painted aluminium finishes.

Manufacturers, installers, developers, builders, and architects; contact us to request your own Vestis fan-deck. They’re the perfect size for onsite meetings and customer references. Discover the complete Vestis range and enjoy increased creative freedom in your designs. Vestis pre-painted aluminium offers totally unique surface finishes, unlike anything else in our market.

Request your fan-deck by emailing info@architecturalmetalsaustralia.com.au.

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Price Street Townhouses

admin — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 05:18:29 +0000

Price Street townhouses, perfect suburban sophistication.

There’s a certain level of truth to the old saying, “black is the new black”. Dark and mysterious, black never goes out of fashion – making it an ideal architectural shade.

Price Street, by David Watson Architects, uses Architectural Metals Australia’s (AMA) Vestis Black Graphite, in a random pattern, interlocking cladding system. Black Graphite offers projects a durable, matte finish, unlike any other coated cladding material available in Australia and New Zealand. Flexible and easy to work with, Vestis Black Graphite has fast become a favourite among specifiers and installers.

AMA’s leadership team worked with Mazzonetto Spa to bring Black Graphite to market. The past twelve months have seen Black Graphite grow to be the most popular Vestis swatch, and one of Australia’s most popular cladding materials.

On Price Street, Black Graphite effectively contrasts the rendered facade, and compliments the dark coloured horizontal Venetian blinds. The random pattern interlocking system, evokes a sense of fun linear excitement, while also pulling focus to the feature garage doors.

Material Specifications

Material: Vestis pre-painted aluminium, Black Graphite
Profile/application: Interlocking cladding profile
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Hardness: H41
Coating: 35 micron coil coating
Coil width: 1200 mm

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Architect David Watson Architects
Builder Agushi
Cladding Installer Advanced Metal Cladding
Architectural Metals Australia Product Vestis Black Graphite

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Clyde Street House

admin — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 05:17:22 +0000

Clyde Street House, eye catching angles and beautiful material contrast.

Clyde Street features Architectural Metals Australia’s (AMA) Vestis Black Graphite, in a horizontal standing seam profile. Black Graphite brings an interesting layer to the home’s design. It compliments and contrasts other facade materials, such as rendered brick, timber and stone. The soft matte finish of Vestis pre-painted aluminium becomes increasingly noticeable in this horizontal application.

Choosing to specify and install Vestis Black Graphite instantly provides projects with sophistication and architectural prestige. Black Graphite offers a similar aesthetic to black zinc, making it an ideal substitute when the look of dark zinc is required but the installer, architect or end user is looking for a material that’s easier to handle and more competitively priced. We launched Black Graphite in 2015, since then it has quickly become a favourite cladding and roofing material.

Material Specifications

Material: Vestis Black Graphite
Profile/application: Horizontal standing seam cladding profile
Thickness: 0.88 mm
Hardness: H41
Coating: 35 micron coil coating
Coil size: 1200 mm

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Gallery

Cladding installer Concept Cladding
Architectural Metals Australia product Vestis Black Graphite

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