Summary
The MetalAge real metal collection of cast-effect finishes is specifically designed for cosmetically important architectural metalwork. An alternative when cast metal is not available option.
The MetalAge real metal collection of cast-effect finishes is specifically designed for cosmetically important architectural metalwork. An alternative when cast metal is not available option.
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Color
Grey, Silver, Other
Grey, Silver, Other
Finish
Metallic, Aged, Antiqued, Distressed, Natural, Pre-weathered, Roughcast, Smooth
Metallic, Aged, Antiqued, Distressed, Natural, Pre-weathered, Roughcast, Smooth
Material
Zinc
Zinc
Shape
Formless
Formless
Length
Bespoke
Bespoke
Width
Bespoke
Bespoke
Height
Bespoke
Bespoke
Warranty description
12 year
12 year
Specification
Description
Real metal cast-effect finish.
Real metal cast-effect finish.
System performance
Interior Dry (C1).
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System manufacturer
Bradleys Architectural Metal Finishes.
Bradleys Architectural Metal Finishes.
Preparation
Grit blast to BS 7079 SA2.5.
Grit blast to BS 7079 SA2.5.
Initial coats
Qualizinc Arc Metal Spray as per ISO 2063.
Qualizinc Arc Metal Spray as per ISO 2063.
Undercoats
Ageing solution.
Ageing solution.
Finishing coats
Atomized Real Metal followed by a clear coat sealer.
Atomized Real Metal followed by a clear coat sealer.
Sealing of internal movement joints
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External pointing to existing frames
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System performance
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Rural (C2)., Urban (C3).
Additional properties
Colour
Imperial Grade II S/AF., 716 Grade II S/AF., 917 Grade II S/AF.
Imperial Grade II S/AF., 716 Grade II S/AF., 917 Grade II S/AF.
Accelerated weathering
Tested to: Xenon arc weathering ISO 16474-2.
Results: No cracking or flaking after 1000 hours.
Conclusion: Metalite coatings show no visible defects after 1000 hours of artificial weathering according to ISO 16474-2.
Results: No cracking or flaking after 1000 hours.
Conclusion: Metalite coatings show no visible defects after 1000 hours of artificial weathering according to ISO 16474-2.
Tested to: Xenon arc weathering ISO 16474-2.
Results: No cracking or flaking after 1000 hours.
Conclusion: Metalite coatings show no visible defects after 1000 hours of artificial weathering according to ISO 16474-2.
Results: No cracking or flaking after 1000 hours.
Conclusion: Metalite coatings show no visible defects after 1000 hours of artificial weathering according to ISO 16474-2.
Adhesion
Up to 10 MPa as per ISO 4624.
Up to 10 MPa as per ISO 4624.
Dry film thickness
Approx. 120–180 µm including aging treatment and sealer.
Approx. 120–180 µm including aging treatment and sealer.
Gloss level
Matt (0–30 GU).
Matt (0–30 GU).
Maintenance
Simple and easy to clean with pH neutral water and soft cloth or sponge.
Repairability: damage repair systems available for onsite application.
Repairability: damage repair systems available for onsite application.
Simple and easy to clean with pH neutral water and soft cloth or sponge.
Repairability: damage repair systems available for onsite application.
Repairability: damage repair systems available for onsite application.
System code
BRAD-MA-I-ST.
BRAD-MA-X-ST.
Sustainability data
Material
Zinc
Zinc
Recyclability
Does not compromise the recyclability of the underlying material.
Does not compromise the recyclability of the underlying material.