Titanium is one of the most prestigious metals possible for roof and wall.
Available in a number of grades and alloys, Titanium is classified by its corrosion resistance, ductility, and strength. Titanium offers a higher strength-to-weight ratio and increased corrosion resistance compared to stainless steel alloys, thus making it an attractive choice for architectural applications demanding specific attributes.
The varieties of titanium used for architectural purposes are grades 1 and 2.
Titanium has similar formability characteristics to stainless steel. The same machines and tools used in manipulation of architectural stainless steel may be employed in the forming of titanium. Certain grades play better to specific applications. For example, grade 1 titanium is generally preferred for forming via press mold and also when employing bending as it is softer and has less springback than other grades. In brief summation, “springback” refers to the memory of the metal’s original form and its tendency to return to it due to elasticity.
As far are welding is concerned, titanium is treated in similar manner to stainless steel or other high performance metals. As particular questions arise, contact us and we’ll be glad to help you with any technical questions.
Titanium is a natural element and is classified as a white metal. Off the mill, its natural color is silvery-grayish. That said, budgets allowing, titanium can also be ordered in a variety of colors. Titanium anodize is an electrochemical process that varies the mass of the oxide layer that naturally occurs on the titanium base metal. Because the colors are a natural function of the titanium base, products anodized even years apart will match the original color standard.
The hardest natural metal in the world, titanium is impact and corrosion resistant enabling a correctly engineered and installed system to protect the building it clads anywhere in the world, no matter how caustic, for potentially millennia. From this perspective, there is no more sustainable building material.
Titanium has a price to match all the profound features it presents, but the prestige, versatility, beauty and peace of mind it imparts are unrivaled.
