Architectural Metals | Metal Finishing and Polishing

Architectural metals are valued for their durability, strength, and appearance. They can be formed, machined, and fabricated into a variety of components and shapes for internal and external use in structures.

Continental Steel & Tube Company is a leading supplier of architectural metals, including:

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Premium Architectural Metal Products

Continental Steel & Tube Company offers a range of premium architectural metal products in various forms and finishes to meet a range of project requirements.

Stainless Steel

Architectural stainless steel offers a wide variety of beneficial properties, including corrosion resistance and durability. It also offers a modern appearance and is easy to clean and sanitize. These characteristics make it a good choice for applications such as cladding, roofing, facades, trim, storm door frames, and drainage products.

Continental Steel & Tube Company supplies architectural stainless steel in several forms including:

  • Sheets
  • Plates
  • Square Tubes
  • Round Tubes
  • Flat Bars
  • Pipes
  • Channels
  • Angles

Available finishes include:

  • #2B / Mill Finish
  • Bright Annealed
  • #3 Satin Finish
  • #4 Satin Finish
  • #4 Long-Grain Finish
  • #4 Cross-Grain Finish
  • #4 Non-Directional Satin Finish
  • #6 Satin Finish
  • #6 Long-Grain Finish
  • #6 Cross-Grain Finish
  • #6 Non-Directional Satin Finish
  • #7 Mirror Finish
  • #8 Directional Mirror Finish
  • #8 Super Mirror Finish (Non-Directional Mirror Finish)

Architectural Bronze

Architectural bronze is a copper alloy that is popular across a wide range of applications due to its impressive durability and aesthetic properties. Its appearance shifts over time, developing a patina that is desirable for various design projects. Common uses for architectural bronze include railings, trim, fixtures, hardware, and other structural support and decorative elements.

Continental Steel & Tube Company supplies architectural bronze products in several forms, including:

  • Square Tubes
  • Round Tubes
  • Flat Bars
  • Pipes
  • Channels
  • Angles

Available finishes include:

  • #2B / Mill Finish
  • #3 Satin Finish
  • #4 Satin Finish
  • #4 Long-Grain Finish
  • #4 Cross-Grain Finish
  • #4 Non-Directional Satin Finish
  • #6 Satin Finish
  • #6 Long-Grain Finish
  • #6 Cross-Grain Finish
  • #6 Non-Directional Satin Finish
  • #7 Mirror Finish
  • #8 Directional Mirror Finish

Aluminum

Architectural aluminum features a very high strength-to-weight ratio, is highly conductive and ductile, and provides excellent corrosion and weather resistance. It is also very sustainable and offers a contemporary look for architectural elements. These desirable properties make it ideal for building panels, curtain walls, sunscreens, and roofing.

Continental Steel & Tube Company supplies architectural aluminum products in a wide range of forms, including:

  • Sheets
  • Plates
  • Square Tubes
  • Round Tubes
  • Flat Bars
  • Pipes
  • Channels
  • Angles

Available finishes include:

  • #2B / Mill Finish
  • #3 Satin Finish
  • #4 Satin Finish
  • #4 Long-Grain Finish
  • #4 Cross-Grain Finish
  • #4 Non-Directional Satin Finish
  • #6 Satin Finish
  • #6 Long-Grain Finish
  • #6 Cross-Grain Finish
  • #6 Non-Directional Satin Finish
  • #7 Mirror Finish
  • #8 Directional Mirror Finish

Commercial Bronze

Commercial bronze is a copper alloy featuring a reddish color. It is highly ductile and malleable and offers excellent strength and corrosion resistance. Common applications include rivets, bolts, and fasteners.

At Continental Steel & Tube Company, we offer commercial bronze products in the following forms:

  • Sheets
  • Plates

Available finishes include:

  • #2B / Mill Finish
  • #3 Satin Finish
  • #4 Satin Finish
  • #4 Long-Grain Finish
  • #4 Cross-Grain Finish
  • #4 Non-Directional Satin Finish
  • #6 Satin Finish
  • #6 Long-Grain Finish
  • #6 Cross-Grain Finish
  • #6 Non-Directional Satin Finish
  • #7 Mirror Finish
  • #8 Directional Mirror Finish

Brass

Architectural brass is a well-known copper alloy featuring a bright yellowish color that distinguishes it from other materials. It offers good corrosion resistance, and its zinc content gives it increased ductility and strength. In architectural projects, it is most commonly used for accent applications such as hinges, locks, handles, railings, and plumbing fixtures.

We offer architectural brass in various forms, including:

  • Sheets
  • Plates
  • Square Tubes
  • Round Tubes
  • Flat Bars
  • Pipes
  • Channels
  • Angles

Available finishes include:

  • #2B / Mill Finish
  • #3 Satin Finish
  • #4 Satin Finish
  • #4 Long-Grain Finish
  • #4 Cross-Grain Finish
  • #4 Non-Directional Satin Finish
  • #6 Satin Finish
  • #6 Long-Grain Finish
  • #6 Cross-Grain Finish
  • #6 Non-Directional Satin Finish
  • #7 Mirror Finish
  • #8 Directional Mirror Finish

Continental Steel & Tube Company, Your Trusted Architectural Metal Supplier

Continental Steel & Tube Company is a leader in the architectural metal supply industry. We offer our customers:

  • Unmatched Selection. We have a vast selection of finishes that we can apply to architectural metals in numerous forms, thicknesses, and widths to meet our customers’ unique needs.
  • Quality Assurance. We are committed to quality and reliability, and hold current ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B:2016 certifications. We implement rigorous quality control processes to ensure our customers get the best possible products.

Contact Our Experts to Discuss Your Architectural Metal Needs

Architectural metals combine strength, corrosion resistance, and visual appeal for buildings and structures. Since 1985, Continental Steel & Tube Company has supplied customers with a variety of architectural metal materials in various forms and finishes to meet diverse project requirements.

Contact us to learn more or request a quote to speak with a specialist about your needs.

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