We are uncompromising on quality. For aluminium this starts from the use of a specially formulated alloy, which can be expanded with great precision and quality and effectively anodised, a partnership with EMC (The Expanded Metal Company) who with us have taken quality, tolerances and diversity of expanding to new levels.
Our unique alloy grade [EX151] which was developed for the eyetech system allows for panels to be 1500mm wide to achieve the most efficient yield. Of course panels narrower than this can be readily achieved during the fabrication and production process.
Free air flow requirements and the aesthetics are what ultimately drive the appearance of the eyetech mesh. James & Taylor offer as much flexibility in the aperture sizes that can be offered with every project. From the long ways and short ways pitches to the strand connection and the strand width to name but a few.
The eyetech systems have the ability to be installed in what we class as the 'normal orientation' or inverted through 180 degrees along the vertical plain. Both options can also be rotated through 90 degrees so the panels sit on there long edges. Of course, having panels sitting at angles other than these can also be achieved.
Aluminum anodising is an electrochemical process in which an oxide (anodic) layer is chemically built on the surface of the metal. This oxide layer acts as an insulator and can be dyed in a wide variety of colors. Anodising provides surface corrosion protection along with an excellent substrate for decorative finishes.
All the way from natural anodising [silver] through the Anocol bronze range onwards to the Anocol Organic colours, the colour availability of anodising is far more wide spread than ever before.
Every aspect of the eyetech system is just as important, if not more so, as one another. A beautifully crafted eyetech panel is nothing without the highly engineered fixings and support system that works seamlessly with one another. A fully integrated and harmonious solution for your building facade. The thickness or gauge of this aluminium which we procure on a project specific basis, normally in coil form, varies. Typically, 4mm or 5mm and sometimes 6mm. Individual mesh panels commonly are required to span floor to floor in widths up to 1.5 metres and this thickness of material is needed to accommodate wind load and limit deflection. Safety of these expanded mesh facades, which the public often have immediate access to, is high on our agenda. Adequate free air flow in multi storey car parks is an obvious performance requirement but as important and less highlighted is how particularly children may interact with the facades. Keeping the material thickness beyond 4mm helps to avoid blade type strand edges.
No, the eyetech panels themselves can only be provided in an anodised finish that exceed the standards set by BS 3987: 1991
The most simplistic way to determine the correct modules is to discuss the project with one of our eyetech technical experts.
We have a wide ranging series of fixing systems which allow the eyetech mesh systems to be fixed to car park facades [floor spanning], solid backing walls [composites / SIPS], as well as curtain wall wall and rainscreen systems.
Absolutely. We have multiple treatment methods for panel edges where they come into contact with people.
We offer a 'Design Life Guarantee' for the full duration of the buildings design lifetime. This covers all anodised aluminum components and guarantees their corrosion resistance.
All of the principal stages of production are environmental system certified to ISO 144001: 2004 and are also fully recyclable.
The core material is aluminium but it is possible to use create an eyetech facade using CorTen.
A1 non combustible if all aluminium components are anodised.
