Metal mesh facade systems for commercial and residential buildings — solar shading screens, ventilated cladding, and architectural skin applications. Every system is defined from project drawings: structural interface, wind zone, panel span, material grade, and attachment method confirmed before manufacture.
The mesh is not cladding applied after the structure is resolved. It is part of the structural and environmental performance envelope from the earliest design stage.
Metal mesh facades perform multiple simultaneous functions: solar shading, wind load resistance, visual screening, and architectural identity. Each function places demands on the mesh specification — wire diameter, aperture, open area, material grade, and edge attachment — that must be resolved together, not sequentially.
JBL Metal's facade system definition begins with the project drawings — fixing geometry, structural interface points, maximum panel span, wind zone, and coastal classification. The mesh system is defined from these inputs, not from a product catalogue.
Open area percentage (OA%) determines the solar shading coefficient. A 60% OA mesh allows approximately 60% of diffuse light to pass — but at angle, the effective shading increases. Specify OA% and orientation together.
Wind load governs the minimum wire diameter and maximum unsupported panel span. JBL Metal calculates panel configuration against the wind zone specified in the project drawings — not from a standard table.
SS304 for inland and urban. SS316 within 5km of coast. SS316L for marine and harbour applications. Grade selection is confirmed in writing before sampling — never assumed from location alone.
Facade attachment options: top-and-bottom rod fixing through loop edge, perimeter frame with welded edge panels, and tension cable systems for large-span applications. Each option has different structural implications for the mesh specification.
Large-format woven mesh panels held in tension between top and bottom attachment bars. Suitable for full-height facade screens, balustrade infill, and sunshade louvres. Requires loop-edge mesh and confirmed tension load calculations against panel weight and wind zone.
Rigid mesh panels or woven mesh panels within a perimeter metal frame. Installed as discrete panel units — bolted, clipped, or slid into curtain wall or secondary structure. Frame depth and fixing centres confirmed from structural drawings before manufacture.
Woven or rigid mesh formed into self-supporting cassette units with returned edges. Installed without visible fixings from the front face. Suits projects where the facade aesthetic specification requires a clean panel-to-panel joint without exposed hardware.
Coil or flexible woven mesh suspended from a top bar, hanging freely. Suitable for solar shading applications where the mesh is not required to carry wind load or structural load — typically recessed behind glazing or protected from direct wind exposure.
Every parameter in this list is confirmed in writing before the sample is produced. No assumption is carried into production.
| Parameter | Typical Facade Range |
|---|---|
| Wire diameter | 1.0 – 3.0mm |
| Aperture | 4mm – 25mm |
| Open area % | 40% – 75% |
| Material grade | SS304 · SS316 · SS316L |
| Surface treatment | Acid pickled · Electropolished |
| Panel max width | Up to 2,400mm |
| Edge treatment | Loop · Welded · Framed |
| SGS certification | Available on request |
Flexible woven panels in stainless, aluminium, and specialty metals. Most specified system for commercial facade applications.
Formed mesh panels with welded edges. For applications requiring dimensional stability and structural load capacity.
Flexible coil systems for solar shading and decorative facade screens. Loop edge attachment.
Submit your architectural drawings or project brief. We will assess structural feasibility, recommend the correct mesh system and material grade, and provide a written specification within 6 business hours. No assumptions. No verbal approvals. Everything documented.