Material profile

Black Metal Cladding

Dark modern cladding
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Typical useExterior rainscreen and roofing on modern, black-clad saunas
Visual appearanceMatte or standing-seam black metal for a sharp, contemporary exterior
Thermal behaviourAn exterior finish only; the insulated envelope behind it does the thermal work
Resin levelN/A
Moisture resistanceVery High
MaintenanceLow; durable and largely maintenance-free once installed
Exterior suitabilityExcellent
Interior suitabilityN/A
Bench suitabilityN/A

Black metal cladding is a durable, modern exterior finish used on the archive’s contemporary profiles. It is a rainscreen and roof material only — the insulated timber envelope behind it carries the thermal performance.