Metal, a high-end material
Metal, a material with inexhaustible resources
Recognized for its nobility, durability, and customizability, metal meets many challenges. Steel and aluminum, in particular, offer multiple advantages in addressing environmental concerns throughout a building's life cycle. With its instantly recognizable aesthetic, metal enhances the building by giving it a modern, high-end touch.
Robust
The robustness of the metal allows for maintenance operations to be carried out in the plenum without constraints, particularly thanks to the metal trays. The slabs can be dismantled and reassembled several times without suffering damage.
Perennial
Corrosion protection systems, such as metal coatings (galvanizing) or paint, allow steel to retain its properties throughout the lifespan of the structure. This resistance is reinforced by an oven-cured polyester lacquer, offering excellent resistance to UV rays and scratches. As the main component of the metal frame, this material ensures remarkable longevity for the construction. Aluminum, on the other hand, is impervious to humidity, sunlight, and temperature variations, thus ensuring increased durability.
Ease of maintenance
Metal does not require any specific maintenance. It is easy to clean.
Recyclable
Steel is 100% recyclable without losing its qualities and without landfill costs, making it the most recycled material in the world. Aluminum, on the other hand, requires only 5% of the energy used in its initial production during recycling. Both materials can therefore be recycled indefinitely.
Recycled
Steel is the most recycled material in the world. Due to its magnetic properties, which are unseen in any other material, steel is easily separated from waste and various garbage. Selective collection of scrap metal allows it to be optimally integrated into manufacturing processes. In France and worldwide, the share of steel production derived from scrap metal recycling is around 40%. Aluminum recycling covers nearly 40% of global demand. The recycled content used in our ceilings is estimated at approximately 17% for steel and 24% for aluminum.
Clean and valued deconstruction
Steel and aluminum are easily recovered thanks to their perfectly organized supply chain. They make the entire deconstruction process more profitable.
