What is Mesh & Expanded Metal?
Ventilated architectural screening systems for façades, parking structures, plant zones and urban buildings.
Apollo NZ Global · Architectural Façades & Surface Systems
Mesh & Expanded Metal
Ventilated architectural screening systems for façades, parking structures, plant zones and urban buildings.
This is a project-led, supply-only pathway. Final material build-up, panel dimensions, fixings, structural performance, testing, finishes and destination compliance are confirmed against the selected manufacturing system and the project requirements before quotation or production.
Façade system · direct answers
What project teams need to know about Mesh & Expanded Metal.
Where is Mesh & Expanded Metal typically used?
Typical application pathways include Parking structures, Plant screening, Commercial façades, Sports facilities, Transport. Final suitability depends on the building geometry, substrate, exposure, performance criteria and destination requirements.
What can be customised on a Mesh & Expanded Metal project?
Current design pathways can include Expanded-metal patterns, Architectural mesh pathways, Variable aperture and strand, Framed modular panels, Curved / faceted concepts subject to system. The exact panel geometry, finish, support system and fabrication scope are confirmed from the project drawings and selected manufacturing route.
What information should Apollo receive before reviewing the façade package?
Provide plans and elevations, sections or details, CAD/BIM where available, dimensions, approximate area, material and finish intent, site location, exposure, structural and fire criteria, programme and delivery destination.
What evidence should be tied to the exact façade system before manufacture?
The required evidence depends on the system and project, but can include material grade and thickness, coating / finish data, fire evidence where relevant, structural calculations or load basis, fixing and subframe information, bonding or delamination evidence for composite systems, corrosion strategy, samples / mock-ups and the final approved fabrication drawings. Apollo does not treat a generic supplier certificate as evidence for a materially different system build-up.
Who confirms engineering, installation and compliance?
Apollo coordinates the supply pathway and available product information. Final structural design, wall build-up, moisture and fire compliance, local engineering, installation and statutory approvals remain with the appropriate project professionals unless expressly included in the verified supply scope.
Project planning
Useful product details at a glance.
This pathway has an explicitly controlled made-to-measure or project-dimensioned option. Final limits, interfaces and technical requirements are confirmed against the project.
Configuration, technical evidence, interfaces, exposure or destination requirements need product-specific review before the final supply package is confirmed.
Final engineering, testing, approvals and destination requirements are confirmed for the actual project where applicable.
Where it fits
Architectural applications
Parking structuresPlant screeningCommercial façadesSports facilitiesTransportUrban infrastructure
Design freedom
What can be developed
- Expanded-metal patterns
- Architectural mesh pathways
- Variable aperture and strand
- Framed modular panels
- Curved / faceted concepts subject to system
- Powder-coated and metallic finish pathways
Technical review
The visual concept is only the starting point.
For a serious façade package, the project team should define the geometry, substrate, structural criteria, exposure, fire requirements, finish expectation, interfaces and destination standards before the system is frozen.
01Aperture and open area
02Panel / mesh orientation
03Support and tension strategy
04Wind and impact loads
05Edge treatment
06Corrosion protection
Specifier + technical tools
Compare, detail and brief the project before production.
Use the Specifier Centre for system comparison, finish pathways, generic tender clauses and applications; use the Technical Design Guide for joints, supports and interfaces.
What to send Apollo
Give us enough information to review the project properly.
Useful starting information includes elevations, plans, sections, CAD/BIM files, panel intent, dimensions, site location, exposure, performance requirements, finish references, programme and estimated façade area.
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Product snapshot
Architectural Mesh & Expanded Metal Façades
Ventilated screening pathway for parking structures, plant screening, commercial façades, sports facilities, transport and urban infrastructure. Aperture, strand, orientation, frames, tension/support strategy, wind and impact loads, edge treatment, coating and corrosion protection are project-confirmed.
Apollo NZ GlobalMesh & Expanded MetalLive product pathway
Applications
Commercial Development · Architects Specifiers
Configuration
Project Configured
Environment
Outdoor
TechnicalTechnical documents not yet centralisedDrawingsDrawing review by projectRegionalGlobal project reviewRelated2 controlled pathwaysSupply modelSupply-only · manual project quotation
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Planning tools
This snapshot summarises the current Apollo product record. Final configuration, interfaces, engineering, certification and destination requirements are confirmed against the project.
Project planning
Useful product details at a glance.
This pathway has an explicitly controlled made-to-measure or project-dimensioned option. Final limits, interfaces and technical requirements are confirmed against the project.
Configuration, technical evidence, interfaces, exposure or destination requirements need product-specific review before the final supply package is confirmed.
Final engineering, testing, approvals and destination requirements are confirmed for the actual project where applicable.
Connected project pathway
Everything you need to take the next project step.
Product rangeMesh & Expanded Metal
Explore the current Mesh & Expanded Metal range, project pathways and product information.
Open pathway Planning guideMesh & Expanded Metal Planning GuidePlan the project around application, site conditions, interfaces, evidence and local responsibilities before the final configuration is frozen.
Open pathway Project filesProject Upload ToolSend plans, dimensions, photographs and project information for review.
Open pathway TechnicalTechnical & Specifier CentreUse current product information, technical documentation and professional project resources.
Open pathway Project briefMesh & Expanded Metal Project BriefSend the project scope, destination, dimensions, quantities and supporting information for manual review.
Open pathwayRegional project pathwayArchitectural Façades & Surface Systems for Pacific Island projects
Review this system against the actual island, coastal exposure, wind or cyclone criteria, freight route and local project responsibilities before the final configuration is selected.
Technical informationNeed a datasheet, drawing, test report or tender submittal?
Request technical information No current public document is registered against this exact page yet. Tell Apollo what the project needs and the team can review the current product/configuration-specific information available.
Relevant project sectors
See this system in the buying context that matches the project.
Architects & SpecifiersArchitectural specification, technical evidence, BIM/CAD, RFQ and design-team pathways.
Relevant to architects and specifiers project pathways in the live catalogue.
Open sector pathway Developers & CommercialProperty development, mixed-use, repeatable amenity and multi-stage project supply.Relevant to commercial and architects project pathways in the live catalogue.
Open sector pathwaySpecification note. Apollo NZ Global is a supply-only project specialist. Illustrations show architectural intent and system possibilities, not a certified wall build-up for every project. Final engineering, code compliance, site works and installation responsibilities remain project-specific unless expressly included in the quoted scope.