TACTILE bronze cladding is cast in various alloys to achieve distinctive tonalities and physical character. Specialized patinas and coating allow the architect to determine how the bronze evolves over time and with continuous environmental exposure.
Cast bronze and copper have an unmatched history of resiliency in architectural applications. TACTILE has pioneered new technologies for working with cast bronze, such as their new casting methods. These methods allow architects more options including organic surfaces featuring the visual movement of material, curvilinear shapes, or at the other end of the spectrum, smooth, polished surfaces.
These new methods also allow manufacturers to cast larger cladding elements than ever before with unique organic, curvilinear, and patterned surfaces for exterior facades. Specialized patinas and coatings allow the architect to determine the material’s initial character and how it evolves over time.
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| Interior cladding in bronze casting |
The Tactile Cast Bronze or Copper Interior Cladding™ is supplied with a nominal composition of 10 mm (3/8”) to 25 mm (1”) thick, and castings in various alloys depending on the desired underlying tonality, environment, and application.
The cast bronze cladding panels are attached to an aluminum fixing system for easy installation, with a variety of reveal and joint configurations available.
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| Exterior bronze cladding in public building |
The Tactile Cast Bronze or Copper Exterior Cladding™ is offered with stainless steel armatures, integrated diverters, and gutters as a ventilated rain screen system.
The cast bronze cladding panels are attached to stainless steel armatures to bolster the bronze surface and allow for attachment to Tactile's gutter and anchor system. The exposed cast bronze surfaces are finished with a wide range of patinas and CDA-approved clear coats to reach the desired color.
Size Parameters
| Flat Panels: | Up to 1524 mm (48”) X 4000 mm (157”) |
| Corner Panels: | Flat panels with returns up to 610 mm (24”) X 4000 mm (157”) |
| Curved Panels: | Up to 1524 mm (48”) X 4000 mm (157”) |
| Special Shapes: | Available upon request |
Visual Characteristics
| Surface Textures: | Organic, molten, sand, ornate, smooth, polished, non-directional, directional |
| Colors/Finishes: | Large selection of standard patinas. (Contact a Product Manager for custom patinas) Clear coats Raw (no patina or clear coat) |
| Joint Size: | 12 mm (1/2”) to 25 mm (1”) |
| Interior Cladding System: | Aluminum Fixing System, with a variety of reveal and joint configurations. |
| Exterior Cladding System: | Ventilated Rain Screen with Diverters and Gutters |
Tactile cast bronze and copper cladding comes in a variety of finishes, with the possibility to combine textures and colors.
