How Does Anodising Impact Fire Rating?

When architects and engineers talk about fire performance, the focus is usually on materials that cause problems: combustible cladding, insulation, membranes, coatings. Aluminium that has been anodised rarely appears on that list because, from a fire perspective, it is about as low-risk as it gets. That said, it is still a question we hear regularly: […]

Anodising vs Powder Coating: A Specifier’s Guide for Architectural Mesh

Choosing the correct finish for architectural mesh isn’t a cosmetic decision — it’s an engineering one. The finish determines how the mesh withstands weather, pollution, UV exposure, salt, abrasion, corrosion and long-term visual change. It also affects fire classification, maintenance cycles, cost, lifespan and how reliably the material performs in the environment it is placed. […]