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No other architectural finish has the durability, appearance and performance of vitreous enamel. Glass frits are fused to a steel substrate at high temperatures resulting in a homogeneous glass like finish with unequalled qualities.
Rich in color, it does not fade at all. Versatile, it can be applied to any shape. Vitreous Enamel, characteristics that have made it an ideal high quality coating for architectural cladding panels. Vitreous enamel is also used as an excellent medium for printing artwork, high quality signage and maps. Traditionally the art of Vitreous Enameling dates back 3500 years primarily for beautifying and protecting metal used in art and jewelry. Many of these antiques still exist in excellent condition today. |
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A comparison of vitreous enamel with major characteristics of other architectural finishing materials
indicates why vitreous enamel is the material of choice for high quality architectural cladding systems: |
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PERFORMANCE
COMPARISON |
Vitreous
Enamel Panels |
Glass
Reinforced Cement |
Aluminium |
Tiling |
Natural
Stonework |
Warranty |
50 years |
5 years |
5 years |
10 years |
10 years |
Color
Retention |
30 years + |
Color fades
after 5 years |
Color fades
after 5 years |
20 years + |
Color fades
after 5 years |
Chemical
Resistant |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Tiles Yes,
Grout No |
No |
Abrasion
Resistant |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Fire Proof |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Tiles Yes,
Adhesive No |
No |
Graffiti
Resistant |
Yes |
No |
No |
Tiles Yes,
Grout No |
No |
Impact
Resistant |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes but can
be cracked |
No |
Ultra Violet
Light Resistant |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes, but grout
will deteriorate |
No |
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*A full set of the performance characteristics of Vitreous Enamel are found in the Technical Information section.
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