Zahner provides resources and information on a variety of metal maintenance procedures and scientific standards for metallurgy. This information is further detailed in the Architectural Metals Book, written by L. William Zahner, the CEO of Zahner.
Metal Resources
Specifier’s Guide to Metals
A valuable reference tool for anyone evaluating and specifying metals for an architectural project. Download the guide and get access to the information you need to make well-informed decisions about the materials you specify.
The guide includes:
- Metal Hardness
- Metal Reflectivity Chart
- Metal Thickness Comparison
- Relative Costs of Metals
- Metal Density
- Thermal Movement of Metals
- Metal Aging
Download the Guide
Comprehensive Metal Guide & Toolkit
Get access to all of the properties and specifications details included in our Specifier’s Guide to Metals—plus information on metal cleaning & maintenance.
The comprehensive guide includes:
- Metal Hardness
- Metal Reflectivity Chart
- Metal Thickness Comparison
- Relative Costs of Metals
- Metal Density
- Thermal Movement
- Metal Aging
- Metal Cleaning & Maintenance Instructions
Download the Guide
Additional Resources from the Zahner Team
Books by L. William Zahner
- Aluminum Surfaces: A Guide to Alloys, Finishes, Fabrication, and Maintenance in Architecture and Art
- Copper, Brass, and Bronze Surfaces: A Guide to Alloys, Finishes, Fabrication, and Maintenance in Architecture and Art
- Stainless Steel Surfaces: A Guide to Alloys, Finishes, Fabrication, and Maintenance in Architecture and Art
- Steel Surfaces: A Guide to Alloys, Finishes, Fabrication, and Maintenance in Architecture and Art
- Zinc Surfaces: A Guide to Alloys, Finishes, Fabrication, and Maintenance in Architecture and Art
- Architectural Metal Surfaces
- Architectural Metals: A Guide to Selection, Specification, and Performance
Material Properties, Types, and Applications
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Open Area Calculations for Perforated Metal Panels & Why They’re Important
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