As steel buildings find more and more acceptance over conventional buildings in US, the architectural innovations too are making a place in making steel habitations, a preferred choice for many. With latest architectural finishes, any steel building can be outfitted with simulated brick, stone or stucco facade making the exteriors aesthetically acceptable. Being more durable and less prone to surface degradations, steel facades are the best bet for steel buildings’ exteriors.
Steel facades that are gaining popularity include:
- Simulated Brick or Synthetic Stone look Facade: These steel building facades look like real stone or cast-stone facades. They look so real that even a mason will mistake it to be a brick facade rather than a simulation. Highly durable and impact-resistant; these are cut at the job-site and can easily be attached with adhesives and screws. Providing a significant R-value, these steel buildings’ facades apart from providing an aesthetic appeal also add to the insulation value.
- Natural Stone Veneers and “Faux” Stone Veneers: As opposed to actual stone veneers, “Faux” Stone Veneers use a blend of cement and iron-oxide that is poured into molds and then used to form panels for the facade. Long lasting and much lighter in weight, these steel building facades looks great.
- Synthetic Stucco–look Facade: A multi-layered wall system, this consists of three separate components and provides huge design flexibility. This steel building facade is highly insulating and more efficient in terms of energy. It can be used in variable colors, textures and details which is the reason for its ever-increasing popularity.
Steel Buildings, that were ill-famed for the drab look, can now be enhanced aesthetically with the aforementioned architectural innovations; the durable steel building facades.
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