Architectural Metal Surfaces

Architectural Metal Surfaces

Editorial Reviews Book Description Architectural Metal Surfaces demonstrates techniques for achieving a variety of surface effects through the application of texture, color treatments, and lighting effects. * Presents more than 150 illustrations. * Helps develop realistic expectations and accurate specifications and details. * Describes the durability and maintenance requirements of various finishes. From the Back Cover A reliable, illustrative guide to designing metal-clad surfaces

Architectural Metal Surfaces is a focused and highly visual guide that helps architects and other design professionals recognize, understand, and specify specialized metal surfaces. More than 150 illustrations show applied techniques for achieving a variety of surface effects using both reflective and nonreflective metal surfaces, color, textural effects, and lighting effects.

Architectural Metal Surfaces presents successful methods for creating stunning and durable surfaces, with information on:

Expectations of various metal finishes
Metal surface functional requirements
Surface texturing
Treatment of seams, joints, transitions, and edges
Chemical and mechanical processes used to enhance metal surfaces

Both successful and problematic architectural metal installations are illustrated in thirty-two pages of color photos. Information on the durability and maintenance requirements of various finishes, as well as the latest on sustainability related to metals, is offered with practical advice to help designers develop accurate metal specifications and details. Architectural Metal Surfaces

Architectural Metal Surfaces,L. William Zahner,Wiley,0471263354,Architectural metal-work,Architecture,Design & Drafting,Metals,Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings,Surfaces,Architecture / Design & Drafting

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