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Rigidized® Metals applies micro-textures and finishes to stainless steel for exteriors.
As a key supplier to the roofing industry, Rigidized Architectural Solutions help buildings stay clean, reduce energy use, and resist solar heat gain and impact damage. Designers should consider both the metal material and its surface for optimal performance when consulting with structural panel manufacturers.
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Structural Roofing
Roofing is often the most expensive part of a building to maintain and can significantly impact operating costs. Large-scale projects require structural roofing panels that withstand increased wind uplift. A metal roof with the appropriate alloy system and surface design can last indefinitely while promoting cleanliness and energy savings.
Applying microtextures to stainless steel for exterior and roofing applications enhances its inherent benefits. Low-glare finishes such as Contrarian Micro Textures’ InvariMatte® remain visually comfortable even in direct sunlight, making them ideal for roofing.
Light Commercial + Residential
Stainless steel’s longevity, recyclability, and variety of finishes make it a preferred material for roofing. When properly specified and installed, stainless steel offers higher residual and resale value with lower maintenance costs, as it does not require repainting, resurfacing, or replacement.
Unlike painted surfaces, stainless steel lasts indefinitely without emitting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and does not leach or run off like less stable materials. It is also more likely to be recycled at the end of a building’s service life, generating long-term value for the owner.
High Rise Facades
As part of the supply chain for flat-rolled metals with engineered surfaces for façade applications, Rigidized® Metals works with major curtainwall companies and fabricates subcomponents such as spandrel panels to support high-rise buildings.
InvariMatte® Stainless Steel
Features an engineered surface texture that maintains solar reflectance over time, unlike painted metal roofs that may fade. Its chromium oxide layer acts as a natural radiant barrier and remains clean due to InvariMatte’s hydrophobic surface.
Screens + Closures
Rigidized® Metals’ deep-textured perforated screens and closures offer designers an alternative to architectural mesh fabrics. With added design flexibility and strength, textured stainless steel softens natural light, making it ideal for parking structures and multi-level glazing systems.
Combining textured plain and perforated stainless steel allows designers to customize and achieve design intent, securing spaces while creating a sense of openness.