The reasons for renovating your home with architectural sheet metal and other steel components other than wood is the obvious durability that a stronger material brings compared to wood. While metal may seem like a 'super-material' when it comes to building, it's important to know that not all metallic components are created the same.

So how is metal vulnerable to wear? The biggest threat is oxidization when exposed to moisture and changing temperatures on a consistent basis. When metals rust, they weaken and sprout holes which eventually bring forth leaks and water into your home or business – not a good thing. The reason G&D Service Group uses composite metals is because they truly are a 'super component.' When you can weed out the bad traits of metal but still retain the positive aspects such as color, durability, moisture and UV resistance, that becomes a very desirable building material.

What Are Composite Metals?

Products such as architectural panels that are created out of composite metals are built to withstand the elements. These components will contain a base metal, but will also feature a compound that includes either another metal or a material such as ceramic or sand that will improve the dimensional stability of the entire unit. You'll get the look of a metal such as aluminum, stainless steel, or zinc but manufactured to stand the test of time.

The actual details of the benefits that composite metals provide as well as the specifics of what these architectural panels are composed of are much more complex than presented here. If you'd like to learn more