Est. 2008

Architectural Metals · Gold Coast QLD

Our
Materials

Every material we specify has been chosen for a reason — its performance, beauty, and the story it tells as it ages. From bright mill-finish copper to deep verdigris patina, these are metals that reward patience.

Every material has a story

Not all metals are equal.
Here's how they compare.

Four materials. Five criteria. One honest comparison — so you can understand the value in what you're selecting before you get into the detail.

01
Painted SteelUnicote Lux PVDF
Entry
Lifespan
2/5
Coastal
2/5
Maintenance
2/5
Lifecycle
2/5
Aesthetic
1/5

Best for inland, low-corrosivity environments. Budget-conscious upfront — plan for replacement, not maintenance.

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02
AluminiumEuramax PVDF · Lorin Anodised
Premium
Lifespan
4/5
Coastal
4/5
Maintenance
4/5
Lifecycle
4/5
Aesthetic
3/5

50+ yr lifespan. No repainting, no replacement. The premium standard for coastal QLD and NSW.

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03
ZincVMZINC
Ultra Premium
Lifespan
5/5
Coastal
4/5
Maintenance
5/5
Lifecycle
4/5
Aesthetic
4/5

80+ yr lifespan. Self-healing patina. Zero maintenance — ever. Fit and forget.

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04
CopperAurubis · KME TECU
Pinnacle
Lifespan
5/5
Coastal
5/5
Maintenance
5/5
Lifecycle
4/5
Aesthetic
5/5

100+ yr lifespan. C5 marine rated. Gets more beautiful with age. The pinnacle.

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Ratings reflect typical performance in coastal Queensland conditions. All scores are relative to each other — a 2/5 steel is still a quality product in the right environment. Use our advisor to find what's right for your specific location and project.

Copper architectural cladding — Nordic Standard Copper Euroclad

01 Copper

Living
Metal.

Copper is among the oldest architectural metals in human history — and for good reason. It begins its life with a warm, burnished gold-orange that draws the eye and commands attention. Then, slowly and inevitably, it begins to change. Oxidation darkens it to rich chestnut, then compounds form in sheltered areas, deepening to turquoise and finally verdigris. Every building becomes a unique record of time, climate, and light.

Euroclad sources all copper from Aurubis — Europe's largest copper recycler — ensuring full material traceability and environmental responsibility. Available in standing seam, flat-lock, and interlocking panel systems.

Patina Timeline — Drag to Explore

0 Years
Bright mill-finish copper. Warm gold-orange lustre.
100yr+
Lifespan
2.7 kg/m²
Weight
C5
Marine Rating
Aurubis
Supply Partner

Copper Finishes — Aurubis & KME TECU

Copper is available in natural mill finish or pre-patinated finishes — ideal for projects where the final patina look is specified from day one, without waiting decades. All pre-patinated copper is still a living metal and will continue to evolve subtly over time.

Aurubis Nordic Range — click to preview

Nordic Standard Copper Natural Mill
Nordic Light Brown Light Brown
Nordic Dark Brown Dark Brown
Nordic Brass Nordic Brass
Nordic Brass Weathered Brass Weathered
Nordic Bronze Nordic Bronze
Nordic Royal Nordic Royal
Nordic Blue Living Blue Living 1
Nordic Blue Living 2 Blue Living 2
Nordic Green Nordic Green
Nordic Turquoise Nordic Turquoise

KME TECU Range — click to preview

TECU Classic
TECU Oxid
TECU Patina
TECU Green
TECU Sky
TECU Bronze
TECU Polished

Pre-patinated finishes achieve in the factory what takes decades naturally. All finishes continue to evolve subtly — they are a starting point, not a fixed colour. Request samples

The only material that gets more beautiful with age.

Zinc architectural cladding — VMZINC Quartz-Zinc Euroclad

02 Zinc

Self-Healing
Steel.

Zinc's quiet confidence is its defining quality. Where other metals corrode and fail, zinc evolves — forming a dense zinc carbonate patina that actively protects the metal beneath. Minor scratches re-seal themselves as fresh patina grows. The result is a facade that maintains its integrity decade after decade, requiring no maintenance, no repainting, no intervention.

We specify VMZINC exclusively — the world's leading architectural zinc manufacturer, with five decades of proven performance in coastal and marine environments. Available in three distinct finishes, each with its own personality.

Patina Timeline — Drag to Explore

0 Years
Bright mill-finish zinc, reflective silver-blue.

VMZINC Finishes

Natural Zinc Natural
Quartz Zinc Quartz-Zinc
Anthra Zinc Anthra-Zinc
Azengar Zinc Azengar

VMZINC Pigmento — click to preview

Pigmento Blue Blue
Pigmento Brown Brown
Pigmento Green Green
Pigmento Red Red
Pigmento Charcoal Grey Charcoal Grey
Pigmento Grey Grey
Pigmento Storm Grey Storm Grey
80yr+
Lifespan
2.1 kg/m²
Weight
C5
Marine Rating
VMZINC
Supply Partner

A material that repairs itself. The best low-maintenance facade money can buy.

Aluminium architectural cladding — Euramax PVDF Euroclad

03 Aluminium

Light.
Enduring.

Aluminium offers the best strength-to-weight ratio of any cladding metal — meaning dramatic spans, complex curves, and bold architectural gestures that would be impractical in heavier materials. Naturally corrosion-resistant through a self-forming oxide layer, it requires no active surface treatment to maintain its integrity in coastal environments.

Available in two premium finish categories — Lorin anodised and Euramax pre-painted PVDF — each engineered for long-term performance in coastal environments. Anodising creates a hard, integral oxide layer that is part of the metal itself. PVDF coil coating delivers factory-applied colour with outstanding fade and UV resistance. Both finishes are specified for projects where performance and appearance must be maintained for decades.

Lorin Architectural Anodised

Electrochemical anodising creates a hard oxide layer that is part of the metal itself — not a coating. Sourced through Lorin Industries (USA), the world's leading continuous coil anodiser for architectural applications. Cannot peel, flake or be scratched away.

Clear
Champagne
Light Bronze
Med. Bronze
Dark Bronze
Black

Euramax Pre-Painted PVDF

Factory-applied PVDF coil coating — roller-applied and cured at 240°C before panel forming. Superior UV resistance, colour stability and coastal durability. Available in solid colours, metallics, AnoMax finishes and EuraDecor design surfaces. Click to preview.

Solid Colours & Neutrals

Gotham Black Gotham Black
Ultra Matte Grey Black Ultra Matte Grey Black
Moodgrey Moodgrey
Authentic Grey Authentic Grey

AnoMax Anodic Finishes

Sumerian Bronze Sumerian Bronze
Middle Bronze Middle Bronze
Dark Bronze Matte Dark Bronze Matte
Grey Black Grey Black

EuraDecor Design Surfaces

EuraDecor Schist Schist
Cyprus Oxide Cyprus Oxide

Custom colours to any RAL, AS, or project specification. Full Euramax colour chart in Downloads.

50yr+
Lifespan
1.4 kg/m²
Weight
C4 / C5†
Marine Rating
Euramax / Lorin
Supply Partners

† C5 rating applies to Euramax Diamond Coastal warranty specification. Standard anodised and powder-coated aluminium rated C4.

Half the weight. No less presence. The architect's material of choice.

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Select your
Material.

Every project is different. Our team works through material selection with you — balancing aesthetics, budget, corrosion zone, and design intent to find the right answer.

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