Materials
Seven metals.
Every metal behaves differently under the laser, the groover and the brake, and every one ages differently once installed. These pages set out what each is good for and where it will disappoint you.
The range
Choose by behaviour, not by look alone
Stainless Steel
The default for architectural metalwork that has to hold a finish, stay dimensionally true and survive cleaning. Grade 3…
Read moreLightweight, corrosion resistantAluminium
Roughly a third the density of steel, naturally corrosion resistant, and the practical answer wherever run length or pan…
Read morePremium decorative appearanceBrass
Solid brass, not brass-plated steel. Warm, bright and unmistakably itself — and it will change over time unless it is la…
Read moreRich tones for luxury interiorsBronze
Deeper and warmer than brass, with more weight in the colour. Used where an interior wants richness rather than brightne…
Read moreRich tone, develops with exposureCopper
Distinctive from the moment it is installed and never static afterwards. Copper changes continuously with exposure, from…
Read moreStrong, versatile, structuralMild Steel
The structural and back-of-house workhorse. Strong, economical and readily welded — and it must be coated, because unpro…
Read moreModern texture, architecturalZinc
A soft, matte grey that weathers to a stable protective patina. Long established in European roofing and façade work for…
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Not sure which metal?
Describe the condition and MCS will suggest one — and say why.