Metal Restotation

Just as damaged and neglected façade masonry can affect the demeanour of a building, so too can dirty, sun-faded, and damaged metal façade panels, which can be found on many modern buildings. With a range of materials and processes used to manufacture these metal panels, metal restoration and repair techniques must be tailored to the specific material, becoming vital to prevent more expensive and time-consuming alternatives.

Styles Façade Solutions® (formerly Thomann-Hanry®) is the UK’s premier façade cleaning and restoration company. Using our specialist MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms), our restoration team can inspect, repair or restore any damaged or degraded metal surfaces without the need for visually intrusive, time-consuming and expensive scaffolding.

Styles Façade Solutions® demonstrates the striking transformation of a gold coloured anodised aluminium panel, cleaned diagonally to reveal a bright, glossy finish beside the original weathered surface. The clear before-and-after contrast highlights the effectiveness of the restoration process and the panel's renewed golden appearance.

METAL FAÇADE PANEL RESTORATION AND REPAIR

Unfortunately, many of today’s modern construction materials are not compatible with one another. Concrete dust and run-off are highly alkaline and can cause severe, permanent damage to anodised coatings if they are not properly protected during construction.

As on-site re-anodising is not technically possible, this damage is often covered up with spray paint ‘quick fixes’ – only to be revealed later, when corrosion sets in. Furthermore, many of these fast spray solutions are not applied properly and do not last, resulting in the swift re-emergence of any hidden defects.

To tackle heavy anodised aluminium contamination, we deep clean the surface to remove any contamination, either dating back to the construction phase or caused by subsequent weathering.

An upward view of a modern building façade featuring dark anodised aluminium window panels set between pale stone piers, with dark brick cladding to the left. Reflections of neighbouring rooftops appear in the glazing. The aluminium panels show visible wear and discolouration prior to restoration works being undertaken by Styles Façade Solutions to refurbish the metal cladding.

ANODISED ALUMINIUM RESTORATION & PROTECTION

When the impact of contamination is so severe as to render surface structural damage all but irreparable, we offer a dedicated molecular tension-based system. This method fills the pores of the anodised coating to re-close the damaged structure, restoring both colour and gloss back to their former glory.

Anodised aluminium recoating is typically only necessary when the entire layer of 25-micron anodisation has been removed, damaged by scratches or severely aggressive contamination.

Styles Façade Solutions® showcases the dramatic contrast between a cleaned, bright anodised aluminium panel and its weathered neighbour during façade restoration, clearly demonstrating the transformative results achieved through professional cleaning and restoration work.

LOSS OF COLOUR, GLOSS RATE, AND HARDNESS

Well-maintained coated aluminium surfaces can have a very long lifespan. However, building owners and managers often find that the aesthetic value of their façade diminishes over time, with even regular window cleaning proving insufficient to keep the building looking its best.

A professional façade survey is essential to establish the most effective remedial measures.

Depending on the condition of your façade surface, our coated aluminium restoration techniques can improve it by between 200%-700%. Using molecular tension, this approach delivers stunning results. We offer safe and effective pH-neutral coated aluminium treatment solutions that restore original coated aluminium colour depth, gloss levels and surface hardness.

Styles Façade Solutions® recoats coloured aluminium panels, revealing a sharp contrast between weathered, faded sections and freshly applied glossy coating. The visible divide across the façade highlights the depth and richness restored to the finish, showcasing quality workmanship mid-renovation.

RE-COATING ALUMINIUM & ONGOING MAINTENANCE

Re-coating is a viable option when damage is beyond repair. We also provide this for building façade aesthetic restyling – for example, when updating a building to match new tenants’ corporate branding.

Our coatings are available in a variety of finishes, from fully transparent to custom colour matched, with options including structured, metallic and ceramic coating, which provides an outstanding high gloss finish. In our specialist opinion, it is best to define the most effective façade maintenance method based on the weakest material on the façade.

Aluminium frames and cladding can not only suffer severe degradation in colour and gloss, but coating hardness and lacquer thickness can also decrease rapidly, with a high risk of corrosion. We offer a fast and effective solution to renew colour and hardness, devising a maintenance schedule tailored to your budget and the various elements of your façade.

Styles Façade Solutions® mid-restoration of stainless steel panels, capturing heavy staining, streaking, and scratches across its dulled surface. The weathered condition highlights the need for professional cleaning and restoration to return the panel to its original brushed metal finish.

STAINLESS STEEL RESTORATION

If you demand a new, shiny finish when choosing stainless steel as a façade material, there are certain simple cleaning methods that shouldn’t be part of your cleaning routine. Instead, you would be better advised to hand it over to a specialist to identify which technique is the most appropriate.

While soapy water and oil-based products are frequently used for interior applications (such as lift doors and kitchen appliances), they are unsuitable for regular cleaning of external stainless-steel surfaces. Similarly, exterior areas exposed to the elements, including building entrance doors and ground floor cladding, will also deteriorate if repeatedly cleaned with the wrong products and procedures.

We use emulsifying techniques that avoid the use of harsh oils or acids. Our specialised products, applied with dedicated equipment, enables the removal of corrosion and previous products from the surface.

Following this application, routine maintenance cleans are easily and conveniently carried out, with just water and a microfibre cloth.

We offer safe and effective pH-neutral stainless steel treatment solutions to remove corrosion, contamination, saltwater stains, rust, pits and fingerprints. We can also polish and re-brush stainless steel to eliminate scratches or damage caused by vandalism.

Styles Façade Solutions® cleans ribbed stainless steel and coated aluminium shutters, revealing a clear divide between weathered, streaked panels and brighter, restored sections.

STAINLESS STEEL PROTECTION

Accessibility considerations can sometimes hamper or prevent frequent maintenance. If the surface is exposed to heavy contamination, stainless steel protection is highly recommended, especially when corrosion is an issue.

All works conducted by our team will be fully documented for your records, providing a clear history of all repairs and treatments. By choosing Styles Façade Solutions® you can be assured that our expert tradespeople will inspect, repair and resolve your commercial or heritage building's metal panel issues promptly and professionally, delivering metal restoration that's carried out to the highest standard.

Call our team TODAY on +44 (0) 20 8453 1494, alternatively complete our enquiry form for a FREE project quote or for more information on how Styles Façade Solutions® (formerly Thomann-Hanry®) can help your business.