Expanded Metals

At Futura, we integrate expanded metals into our designs to enhance both aesthetics and functionality. This innovative material, created by cutting and stretching sheets of metal into intricate patterns, brings a unique blend of strength and style to any project. Its enhanced strength-to-weight ratio makes expanded metals an ideal choice for versatile architectural applications that demand both resilience and visual impact.

Inspired Metal Finishes for Timeless Architectural Beauty

At Futura, we believe that materials should do more than function—they should inspire. Our Futura Patina Collection embodies this philosophy, offering a selection of artisan-crafted metal finishes designed to elevate architectural spaces with lasting beauty. Each patina in our collection is meticulously developed to withstand the elements while bringing depth, character, and sophistication to any project. From the cool tones of anodized aluminum to the timeless verdigris of copper, these finishes are crafted for durability and visual impact, providing architects and designers with enduring, elegant options to make a lasting statement.

What Makes It Special

Expanded metal offers a unique blend of strength, airflow, and modern aesthetics. Its open mesh structure provides natural ventilation and light transmission, making it perfect for facades, screens, and shading systems.

Key Features

Strength with Elegance

Expanded metals deliver unmatched durability without sacrificing style. Their robust structure is perfect for high-traffic areas, ensuring longevity while adding a sophisticated touch to your designs.

Lightweight Performance

Strength with weight savings. Expanded metals are easy to handle and install, streamlining your project workflow and reducing overall costs.

Infinite Versatility

From striking facades to functional grating and captivating decorative elements, expanded metals adapt effortlessly to your architectural vision. Their flexibility allows for a wide range of applications that inspire creativity

Uses & Applications

Architectural Facades

Cladding and Screens: Expanded metals can serve as stylish cladding or decorative screens that provide privacy while allowing light and air to flow through, enhancing building aesthetics.

Walkways and Platforms

Grating: Expanded metal grating is used for walkways, platforms, and stair treads, offering slip resistance and drainage while maintaining structural integrity.

Safety and Security

Fencing and Barriers: Their strength and durability make expanded metals ideal for security fencing, gates, and barriers in commercial and industrial settings, providing protection without obstructing visibility.

Advantages/Benefits

Cost-Effective

Due to their lightweight nature and efficient use of materials, expanded metals can reduce transportation and installation costs, leading to overall savings on projects.

Excellent Ventilation and Light Transmission

The open structure of expanded metals allows for airflow and natural light penetration, making them ideal for applications that require ventilation or aesthetic light effects.

Low Maintenance

Expanded metals are easy to clean and maintain, which is especially beneficial in industrial and commercial settings where hygiene and upkeep are essential.

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Details & Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Expanded metal is created by cutting and stretching metal sheets to form a mesh with diamond or other geometric patterns. It’s commonly used in facades, sunscreens, partitions, railing infills, and decorative elements, offering durability, airflow, and visual appeal.

No, Futura does not manufacture expanded metal panels directly. We source these high-quality panels from trusted suppliers and integrate them into our custom designs and installations.

Expanded metal panels come in various patterns, including diamond, hexagonal, and square shapes. The pattern size and density can vary, allowing for customization in transparency, texture, and structural strength.

Yes, expanded metal panels can be customized in terms of pattern, size, thickness, and finish. We work with our suppliers to tailor the panels to your specific design and functional needs.

Expanded metal can be finished with options like powder coating, anodizing, and custom colors, enhancing durability and offering a range of aesthetic choices for both interior and exterior applications.

Yes, expanded metal is durable and versatile, making it suitable for exterior applications like facades and sunscreens, as well as interior partitions, ceiling accents, and decorative panels.

Yes, expanded metal is often used for shading and privacy. The level of shade and privacy depends on the pattern density; tighter patterns offer more coverage, while open patterns allow more light and visibility.

When used as sunscreens or facades, expanded metal panels can reduce solar heat gain by providing shade and allowing airflow, which helps regulate indoor temperatures and reduce cooling costs.

Yes, Futura provides complete installation services for expanded metal systems. Our team coordinates with skilled professionals to ensure precise and efficient installation that meets your project specifications.

Certainly! We can provide samples and showcase previous projects to help you envision how expanded metal can work within your design.