Many acoustic panels lack the durability needed for outdoor or high traffic areas.Perforated metal is easy to maintain and can act as a protective barrier to increase the lifespan and performance of acoustic panels.Perforated holes are easily customized to meet the detailed frequency needs of a given application.

A long-standing practice of architects is to utilize architectural metals as a sunshade element to reduce glare, improve the quality of experience inside a building, and of course, to reduce heat gain. Typically, these designs are approached in three different ways: