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I
n most exterior architectural
applications aluminium joinery is
protected by either anodising or
powder coating. But even with these
protective treatments the joinery will
still require maintenance. Given this,
either type of coating when properly
applied is expected to be durable and
aesthetically acceptable for at least
20 years in most environments.
What is anodising?
Aluminium has natural corrosion
resistance provided by a thin, adherent
oxide film over the surface. Anodising
is a process that thickens this film. A
dense, thin barrier layer is formed with
a tough, thicker porous layer above.
Pigments or dyes could be
introduced to the pores (for particular What is powder coating? choice for exterior applications
colours) before they are sealed, but the This is a factory process for applying because of their good weathering
accepted method for colouring is a paint film to metal surfaces. A resistance. Epoxy powders are more
deposition through an electrolytic specially formulated powder is applied chemically resistant, but are used
process (i.e. silver and bronze metallic). to the metal using an electrostatic mainly for interiors as they can be
The thicker the anodising layer, the spray gun. The powder particles are more easily degraded by the suns
more the aluminium will resist electrically charged and the item to be ultraviolet radiation. The minimum
corrosion. For outdoor exposure a coated is earthed so that it attracts the powder-coating thickness for exterior
25-micron anodising layer is usually powder particles. The coating is cured environments is 60 microns.
recommended. Lower thicknesses are under a carefully controlled
only suitable in particularly benign temperature cycle so that the powder Colour stability
environmental conditions or for cross-links and flows into an even Powder-coating finishes are available
interior applications. film. Polyester powders are the usual in a larger range of colours than