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Maximizing Your Metal: How to Get the Most Yield from Sheet Goods

Maximizing Your Metal: How to Get the Most Yield from Sheet Goods

When designing with Zahner Materials, or any sheet goods for that matter, one of the smartest and most cost-effective moves you can make is to maximize material usage from standard sheet sizes. Efficient use of material not only keeps costs down but also helps you avoid those dreaded value engineering conversations that can derail the design vision.

Shadow and Shine: A Primer on Blackened Steel in Architectural Design

Shadow and Shine: A Primer on Blackened Steel in Architectural Design

There's been a clear shift in contemporary design toward materials that embody drama and depth. And nothing captures that aura better than blackened steel and blackened stainless steel.

From sleek, minimalist interiors to bold, industrial facades, these dark-hued metals have been capturing the imagination of architects and designers alike for many years now. Let’s explore the origins, applications, appeal, and selection guidance for blackened metals.

Modern Materials, Timeless Craft: The Beauty and Simplicity of Flat Seam Panels

Modern Materials, Timeless Craft: The Beauty and Simplicity of Flat Seam Panels

Designed for sleek, low-profile surfaces, Zahner Flat Seam adapts perfectly to flat, angular, and curved forms.

A Guide to Painted, Faux Patina, and Natural Patina Metal Finishes

A Guide to Painted, Faux Patina, and Natural Patina Metal Finishes

What You Should Know and What’s at Stake When Choosing Architectural Metal Finishes

Zinc Guide Part 3: Innovative Zinc Patinas & Finishes, And the World’s Most Interesting Architecture

Zinc Guide Part 3: Innovative Zinc Patinas & Finishes, And the World’s Most Interesting Architecture

Learn about Zahner patinas and finishes and how they’re being used in projects worldwide to create earth-toned cladding, facades, accent elements, and more.