Generally Used Materials For Window Grilles In Malaysia
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Iron
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Normal Iron Is cheaper grilles material ....
- Stronger than other materials
- Cheaper than other materials
- Can be bent or welded ito various shapes and any design
- Can be sprayed with any color metal paint
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Disadvantage
- Excessive humidity or moisture will cause rust£¬
- Not very durable
- Need regular painting Maintenance cost£¬to prevent rusted
- Paint will typically fade in few years later
- Tips for strengthening durability£ºPrimer Coating
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Normal Iron Is cheaper grilles material ....
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Cast Iron
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Cast iron looks similar to metal pot ,it is usually not used alone in Malaysia ,Contractor or manufacturer only use ready-made pattern part to mixed with other material...
- Multiple choices of ready-made classic looks or exquisite patterns part
- Cast iron are extremely durable grilles material
- Protect from adverse weather conditions.
- Cast iron Will not deform
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Disadvantage
- Susceptible to moisture and grow moss£¨Malaysia/Singapore in the tropics£¬so will not be affected£©
- Cast iron are No toughness metal£¬so excessive pressure will broken or fracture
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Disadvantage
- Need a little paint maintenance cost to prevent rust.
- A little rust and fade, will be Invisible to the naked eye.
- Full wrought iron grilles are not common in Malaysia£¬because they are expensive.
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Cast iron looks similar to metal pot ,it is usually not used alone in Malaysia ,Contractor or manufacturer only use ready-made pattern part to mixed with other material...
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Wrought iron:
- the features and looks of wrought iron window grill are similar to cast iron grills £¬All belong to the “Classic Look window grilles”..
- high toughness metal , so it can be bent to any shape and welded to various designs .
- Since it is thinner, it can be easily sawn to create uneven textures and is mostly used for decorative purposes.
- The texture of iron is very classical. Paint with specific techniques of wrought paint is a perfect Artificial antique .
- A rough surface can hide faded and rusty colors.
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Steel
- Durable grilles material
- Easy to match with other metals, diversified designs and matches
- steel are strong and heavy grilles material
- resist moisture and Anti-rust
- Full steel grilles are not common in Malaysia, because manufacturers and contractors do not recommend, Normaly for mixed other material only.
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Stainless steel:
- durable grilles material
- This material is expensive compared to steel.
- Aesthetically, it has more “rich looks”
- Requires little maintenance.
- It does not get affected by moisture
- high quality Stainless steel does not get tarnished or faded
- It is a preferred option over steel.
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Mild steel:
- This option costs much less .
- Protective Coating can be Prevent rust
- clean looks and simple looks
- Upper middle toughness
- Easy to match with other metals, diversified designs and matches
- steel are strong and heavy grilles material
- Disadvantage
- only suitable simple designs like straight bars or square grids.
- Mild steel is not as tough as stainless steel .
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Aluminium
- Easy to maintain and durable,
- this is the lightest for grills material ,
- comes in various designs
- Being rustproof £¬Generally colored by electroplating
- Easy to match with other metals, diversified designs and matches
- Disadvantage
- Aluminium grilles is that it is not as tough and strong, when compared to iron and steel, and can be cut easily.
- fully aluminum window grilles only suitable for countries with low crime rates (eg Singapore),so fully aluminum window grilles are not common in Malaysia.
- Tips£ºAdd steel cable to ensure anti-theft function