METAL TYPES: STAINLESS STEEL 316


Marine-Grade Performance. Refined Architectural Beauty.

Engineered for Demanding Environments

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Stainless Steel 316 is an austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum alloy engineered for exceptional corrosion resistance and long-term architectural performance.


The addition of molybdenum provides enhanced protection against chlorides, salt air, and industrial pollutants, making it particularly well suited for coastal and high-humidity environments.


With its cool silver-gray appearance, structural stability, and broad range of architectural finishes, 316 combines demanding performance requirements with a clean, contemporary aesthetic.

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Marine-Grade Corrosion Resistance

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Coastal & High-Humidity Performance

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Multiple Architectural Finish Options

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High Strength & Dimensional Stability

Architectural Finishes for Every Design

MAC Finish
Matte architectural finish with a refined, understated appearance.


#4 Brushed / Hair-Line
Directional grain providing a clean, contemporary architectural surface.


#8 Mirror
Highly polished reflective finish for statement architectural applications.


Custom Textures
Specialized textures and directional grains for unique design requirements.

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Built for Long-Term Performance

Superior Corrosion Resistance
316 stainless steel provides exceptional resistance to chloride exposure, salt spray, oxidation, and staining, making it particularly valuable for marine and coastal environments.


Self-Protecting Surface
Its passive chromium oxide layer continuously regenerates, helping protect the underlying metal and preserve long-term performance.


Strength & Stability
High tensile and yield strength provide dimensional stability for light-gauge panels, façades, soffits, and flat-lock roofing applications.

Architectural Versatility

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Façades & rainscreen systems

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Roofing systems

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Soffits

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Flat-lock panels

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Coastal architecture

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High-humidity environments

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Museums & institutional projects

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Airports

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Hospitals

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Why Architects & Builders Choose Stainless Steel 316

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Marine-grade resistance to chlorides and salt air

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Excellent choice for coastal and high-humidity environments

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Refined silver-gray architectural appearance

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Available in matte, brushed, polished, and custom finishes

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High structural stability and durability

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 Minimal maintenance requirements

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100% recyclable