Solid aluminium
Strong for folded panels, soffits and clean architectural planes where visual closure and crisp joints are important.
Decision Centre / Global
Solid aluminium, perforated panel or mesh façade?
The most important distinction is openness: how much of the building behind the façade should be seen, ventilated or shaded.
Global / overseas search owner Manual project review Exact-system evidence only
Direct answer
The short version.
Choose solid aluminium for a closed panelled skin; perforated panels where controlled openness and graphic pattern matter; and mesh or expanded metal where higher openness, ventilation and texture are central.
Project decision
What matters before product selection.
Use these points to structure the first project conversation. Final suitability stays tied to the actual site, selected system and local project team.
Perforated aluminium
Balances screening with controlled openness and can carry repeatable or custom pattern language across larger elevations.
Mesh / expanded metal
Creates a more open, textured secondary skin suited to ventilation, car parks, service areas and expressive screening.
Comparison matrix
Openness comparison
The support system and final performance still require project design.
| Factor | Solid aluminium | Perforated | Mesh / expanded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual opacity | High | Medium / adjustable | Low to medium |
| Ventilation | Low by panel | Moderate | High |
| Pattern control | Form / joints | High | Material geometry |
| Depth / texture | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Typical role | Cladding / soffit | Screen / shade | Ventilated screen |
Project brief
Information worth collecting before quotation.
01Target openness
02Viewing distance
03Ventilation need
04Panel dimensions
05Pattern scale
06Support / fixing strategy
07Finish / corrosion exposure
Frequently asked
Answers without oversimplifying the project.
Is there one best metal façade for every project?
No. Site conditions, scale, permanence, local works, operating expectations and documentation requirements change the right starting point.
Does Apollo calculate project pricing automatically online?
No. Apollo uses a manual project-brief process so the selected system, quantities, destination, freight and project interfaces are checked before pricing.
Who handles local engineering, approvals and installation?
Apollo is primarily a supply-only project-supply specialist. Local engineering, approvals, foundations, services, installation and other site work remain with the appointed local project team unless a written project scope states otherwise.
Next step
Turn the research into a real project brief.
Send the site, dimensions, intended use, quantities and known local requirements. Apollo will review the relevant product pathway and keep local engineering, approvals and site-work responsibilities explicit.