Surface Finish Options
The performance criteria for the surface finish of your aluminium doors and windows is influenced by your location and site conditions. Evaluate the specific requirements of your project, especially if it is located in a coastal area.
Powdercoating
Powder coating is a popular finish for aluminum joinery due to the wide range of colors available and its proven hard-wearing finish. Its widespread use is further enhanced by the availability of high and premium-grade powders with advanced weathering abilities.
A popular colour range is available, which offers a more economical choice because of volume efficiencies. Matt finishes rather than satin finishes have been introduced for most popular colours because of their better resistance to marking and scratching.
Note that light colours will retain their appearance better than dark or bright colours. Over the long term, powdercoatings will slowly degrade with a loss of gloss level apparent more so on external north-facing surfaces with darker or brighter coatings as these tend to absorb more heat and UV radiation. When judging colour consistency and integrity of finish, the accepted industry standard is inspection from a distance of two metres.
Duralloy® +PLUS
Duralloy® +PLUS is one of our powdercoat options, comprising a selection of popular solid colors that are coated with warranty-grade advanced, highly durable polyester thermosetting powder.
Duralloy® +PLUS is designed for:
- Residential buildings and light commercial, less than 4 levels
- Properties greater than 10 metres from high tide level.
Protexture™
Protexture™ is one of our powdercoat options, consisting of 12 popular colours that provide a highly-mar and scuff-resistant, textured finish. Protexture™ may offer a reduction in visible damage caused by transport, construction, and service life.
Protexture™ is designed for:
- Residential buildings and light commercial, less than 4 levels
- Areas where high mar and scuff resistance is required
- Properties greater than 10 metres from high tide level
Both Duralloy® +PLUS and Protexture™ offer a 15-year film and colour integrity warranty.
Anodised
Anodising provides a resilient and colourfast alternative to powder coating. Matt or ‘frost’ finish is standard; however, anodising is also available.
When judging colour consistency and integrity of the anodised finish, the accepted industry standard is inspection from a distance of two metres. Some variability of colour can occur and is part of the anodising process. Visible lines in the aluminium on anodised windows and doors are common.