BRING FORM AND FUNCTION IN HEALTHCARE PARKING

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GKD Metal Fabrics delivers advanced safety and security while never sacrificing performance or design.

SAFETY FIRST

Healthcare parking facilities must live up to the highest standards of occupant safety and wellness. GKD Metal Fabrics provides solutions to achieve those critical functions while enhancing the overall aesthetic of your site — creating a secure and comforting environment for patients, families, and staff.

FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS OF METAL MESH PARKING FACADES
  • Limits unwanted access
  • Provides pedestrian safety
  • Protection from the elements
  • Open area offers high visibility optimum airflow
  • Cost-effective installation
  • Sustainable material and production process
  • Easy maintenance
  • Long material lifecycle

CASE STUDY

In 2018, planning began on a new parking structure for a prominent healthcare provider in Jacksonville, Fla. The garage of this rapidly expanding outpatient center needed to be welcoming and contribute to the positive experience of patients.

“The garage is located at one of the clinic’s most prominent campus entries and the primary hospital entry,” explains Carlos G. DelValle AIA, LEED AP BD + C, Principal, Architect with RDB Design Associates. “The owner wanted the garage to create visual impact, so we researched several screening solutions that met the requirements of open-air circulation, architectural appearance, and could withstand the corrosive coastal conditions.”

The project team worked with GKD to develop an attractive and durable solution that entailed 17,678 square feet of GKD’s Omega 1520, embodied in 22 panels approximately 39’ tall by 20’ wide. The unique installation used 904L cabling in conjunction with T316L stainless rods, providing superior resistance to oxidation.

“The marine grade stainless steel materials and architectural aesthetics drove the product selection,” DelValle says. “We coupled the GKD mesh with LED lighting that allows the appearance to change for yearly events and holidays. GKD provided exceptional support during the architectural and structural detailing. The construction assembly met all our expectations.”

 

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Helix 24

Open Area: 56%

Clockwise and counterclockwise spirals made of flattened round wire

Lago

Open Area: 46%

Four cable wires and rod mesh with a visually vertical pattern

Omega 1520

Open Area: 50%

Flexible mesh with generous open area between weft rods

Tigris

Open Area: 64%

Signature weave featuring triplet of cable wires

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FAQ

  1. What is the maximum length and width of the mesh?

    Maximum length and width are highly dependent on the pattern and whether a weave is rigid or flexible. In the case of flexible meshes, maximum width can span up to 26 feet. Typical length is approximately 100 feet though longer lengths are possible and should be discussed with your sales representative. Rigid or PC meshes tend to have a maximum width of 101 inches. Visit our Product Gallery where you can find specifications for each product.

  2. What is your material made of?

    GKD’s high-quality woven metal fabrics and innovative attachment systems are crafted of non-corroding, high-grade AISI Type 316 stainless steel. In addition to stainless steel, other materials, such as copper, bronze, and aluminum are available based on function and aesthetics and may require maintenance protocols specific to those materials. Download product spec sheet here.

  3. How are panels attached to the building?

    Our role as the pioneer of the metal fabric category means that while we have developed a broad range of weave patterns, we have also pioneered a series of attachment methods that ensure optimal results and above all, safety. Please review our Attachment Solutions to learn about the various attachment methods available.

  4. Does the material meet or help LEED qualifications?

    Using GKD metal fabrics can contribute to LEED points under the Energy and Atmosphere, Material and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and Design and Site Selection categories. GKD’s line of stainless steel metal fabrics underscores the company’s environmental commitment:

    • The stainless steel used in GKD metal fabrics contains greater than 60% post-industrial and post-consumer content recycled material.
    • During manufacturing, 100% of the scrap metal material is recycled.
    • Because the mesh is constructed of stainless steel or other non-degrading alloys, there is no timeframe for removal or replacement except in the case of remodeling, renovation or changing customer needs. However, if the material is removed, GKD metal fabric is 100% recyclable.

    Download this pdf to learn more: Sustainability and LEED Potential Using Stainless Steel Metal Fabrics

  5. Does metal mesh meet fall protection requirements?

    GKD metal fabrics are an ideal solution for safety and security. For railing or balustrade infill for fall protection, they provide security while retaining a light and graceful presence. The material’s flexibility also facilitates its use on more complex, organic designs. Download this pdf to learn more: Safety Made of Metal Mesh

  6. Does metal fabric help with heat gain or loss on a building?

    GKD metal fabrics offer excellent solar radiation properties. They combine good to excellent solar protection characteristics while allowing uninhibited views to the outside – particularly when the sun is high in the sky. When it is low in the sky during winter, solar heat gains can be achieved, depending on the type of glazing used. To learn more about solar protection using a metal fabric façade, download Solar Protection with Metal Mesh.

  7. Where is your material made?

    We manufacture on four continents, with primary metal fabric manufacturing conducted here in the United States at our facility in Cambridge, MD. Contact us to be connected with a rep in your area.