How to Choose the Right Wall System
How to Choose the Right Wall System
Choosing the right architectural metal wall system is about finding the balance between design intent, performance, and project requirements. From cost-effective corrugated metal panels to large-format aluminum facade systems, each option offers unique advantages in scale, profile, installation, and material expression. Explore Pure + FreeForm’s exterior wall systems to understand how panel size, budget, lead time, and finish selection can help guide your decision and bring your facade design to life.
Start with what is already decided.
By the time a wall system enters the conversation, a number of project requirements may already be established. You may already have a preferred panel size, fastener type, budget, lead time, finish, or other installation requirements.
Those parameters can help narrow the options quickly. The remaining question is which system supports them without compromising the design intent. Pure + FreeForm wall systems provide different approaches to scale, profile, repetition, attachment, and material expression.
When efficiency is a priority.
Planq™, Corrugations, and Scale™ wall systems provide cost-conscious approaches to introducing rhythm, texture, and repetition across the facade. These can utilize 1mm material making them Stocked Finish compatible that will save on cost and lead time.
A restrained finish can emphasize the rhythm of the panel. Transitional metal can introduce movement across the same repeated module. Each panel type creates a unique shadow pattern that adds visual interest to your facade.
Where the design calls for scale.
Forge™, Bond™, and Bolt™ wall systems offer the largest panel formats within the Pure + FreeForm wall system portfolio. These systems are best for matching the scale of larger buildings.
Larger formats can create cohesion across an elevation, creating broader material surfaces and greater continuity across the facade.
When insulation is part of the assembly.
For glazed-in applications requiring an insulated panel, Pure + FreeForm offers a solution compatible with our stocked 1 mm finishes. Pairing the system with stocked material provides access to a broad finish palette while creating opportunities to manage cost and lead time.
