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NUVO Mesh Walls and Ceilings (Metal)

NUVO Mesh

  • Materials
    Aluminum : 3003-H14 alloy Flat expanded metal mesh. Minimum thickness 16 Ga. (.052” ) Carbon Steel:
  • Carbon Steel
    Cold Rolled C1008 Flat expanded metal mesh. Minimum thickness 18ga (.047")
  • Stainless Steel
    Type 304 (Standard) or 316 (For higher degree of corrosion resistance) Flat expanded metal mesh. Minimum thickness 18 Ga. (.050")
  • Finishes

    Aluminum: Baked polyester powder enamel, or two or three coatfluoropolymer coatings by PPG® or Valspar®, or gray polyester prime for field painting.

    Carbon Steel: Baked polyester powder enamel, or gray polyester prime for field painting.

    Stainless Steel: Typically provided uncoated, due to stainless steel's inherent corrosion resistance. Can be
    provided with a decorative brushed finish.

  • Dimensions
    Metal Ceiling Panels are typically supplied up to a maximum of 3’- 8” in width and 7’- 8” in length inclusive offrame.
  • Nelson offers a complete line of lay-in, clip-on (Torsion spring), hook-on and tab-and-slot type systems.
  • Acoustics
    NUVO Mesh Expanded Metal Ceiling and Wall panels can be supplied with sound absorbing acoustical insulation. Superior NRC values can be achieved via acoustical insulation batts applied on-site.
  • Patterns and Designs
    For complete mesh pattern and panel design options please contact your Nelson Sales Representative to assist with your project design. For more details and options see our booklet “Metalouges”- an introduction to architectural metals, or contact your local Nelson Sales Representative and request our Architectural Metals Binder.
  • Standard References

    A. ASTM E84 - Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies.

    B. AAMA 605.2 - Specification for High Performance Finishes.

    C. ASTM A 366/A 366M Standard Specification for Commercial Steel (CS) Sheet, Carbon (0.15 Maximum Percent) Cold-Rolled; 1997.

    D. ASTM A 666 Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar; 2000.

    E. ASTM B36/B 36M Standard Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar; 2006.

    F. ASTM B 209/B 209M - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate; 2004.