Why Use Anodised Finishes on Your Architectural Project?

Anodising has been a popular architectural finish for over 100 years. Stylish, durable and long-lasting, it is a finish that covers all bases, creating stunning façades and architectural features that will retain their attractive aesthetic for years to come. If you are seeking an on-trend yet timeless finish that will meet both the aesthetic and practical requirements of your project, here are a few reasons why anodising is the finish for you.

Sleek and Stylish

Anodising is renowned for its contemporary aesthetic. Its sleek, metallic appearance gives it that urban chic appearance popular for modern architecture, or can add a touch of elegance and class to a home project.

Corrosion Resistance

Whether in the city or by the sea, anodised finishes can handle what the weather and nature throw at them. Anodising forms a protective layer of aluminium oxide over the surface of your cladding, battens or flat sheets, which is then sealed for added corrosion resistance. This means it is the ideal finish to protect against salt spray, moisture and pollution.

Low Maintenance

Unlike other finishes such as wet paint, anodising never requires staining or repainting to retain its appearance. Colours are achieved using dye or electrocolouring, and sealed into the pores of the anodising, meaning they will not run or peel off. This means you can enjoy your stunning design for a long time to come, without having to worry about the hassle of restoring it regularly.

Hardwearing

Anodised finishes are abrasion resistant, and designed to withstand knocks, dings, scuffs and frequent movement. The aluminium oxide finish has been grown into and out of the aluminium product itself, meaning it is an integral part of the product and will not chip or blister.  This means anodising is ideal for high traffic areas, or to finish windows and doors in busy commercial and hospitality businesses, which require frequent opening and closing. Anodised finishes are also resistant against mild acids, meaning they will not be attacked by abrasive cleaners, and you can do a thorough job removing marks, dirt and grim and even graffiti.

Fire Safe

Aluminium and aluminium oxide are both 100% non combustible, making anodised aluminium products safe to use on projects where non-combustible materials are required, such as on high rise building facades, homes in bushfire-prone areas, commercial projects and even in common areas and egress areas.

Environmentally Friendly

Aluminium is one of the most recyclable products in the world – and using aluminium products can reduce the need for logging of natural timbers. The anodised finish will also add superior longevity to your building products, reducing the frequency of replacement and therefore reducing the resources used each year to manufacture new products. Anodised finishes are also VOC-free, and release no harmful chemicals into the atmosphere, unlike varnished and stained products.

Customisation for Creative Freedom

With a variety of colours available, as well as different levels of thickness and ‘hardness’ to suit different climates and conditions, anodising can be customised to suit your unique project aesthetic. Aluminium products can also be brushed or etched prior to anodising, opening up a whole new world of textures to choose from, and it can be applied to a variety of unusual shapes. Bring your vision to life with this versatile finish.

DecoUltra™

DecoUltra™ is the brand new series of anodised finishes from DECO Australia.  With a range of thicknesses to suit different project requirements, including coastal and even monumental applications, DecoUltra™ is the ultra-durable finish suitable for any building, and can be applied to extrusions, flat sheets or custom laser cut shapes or perforated panels. Available in a range of colours including clear, black and bronze, as well as a wide variety of custom textures including brushing and etching, DecoUltra™ can be tailored to almost any design specification to create a truly unique project that will leave passers-by in awe.

Tested to Australian and international standards, DecoUltra™ is quality controlled and designed to last up to 30 years.*