Linetec’s Copper Anodize and Bordeaux Anodize specialty finishes offer two exclusive colors for architectural aluminum products. These proprietary finish options support residential homes and commercial building projects seeking a modern metallic appearance, as well as those renewing historical properties to its former luster.
Linetec's proprietary Copper Anodize formulation launched in 2005. The finish retains its desired “shiny” appearance over time and under harsh environmental conditions. Following the success of Copper Anodize, Linetec added the earthy Bordeaux Anodize. In addition to the two specialty colors, Linetec offers seven standard anodized finish colors: clear, champagne, black and four bronze tones.
“Architects and design professionals often specify anodized aluminum for its durability and natural metallic beauty, and appreciate our unique finish colors,” says Tammy Schroeder, marketing director for Apogee Architectural Metals. “Both Copper and Bordeaux complement contemporary color trends and restore luster to vintage palettes. They also pair well with layered colors and textures of biophilic wood looks, terra cotta and stone shades, and other metallic tones.”
“Our Copper and Bordeaux Anodize finishes are an elegant blend of art and science. With our Copper Anodize, the finished aluminum will never patina; it maintains its shine, keeping the intended look of rich, real copper. Bourdeaux Anodize also holds true to its original dark-burgundy appearance.”
About anodized finishes
As with all its anodized finishes, Linetec’s Copper and Bordeaux Anodize meet the AAMA 611 Class I performance standards for color consistency, performance and longevity. Because it is an integral part of the substrate, the anodic coating results in a hard, durable substance providing wear and abrasion resistance with minimal maintenance.
Anodize is nonhazardous. The finished aluminum material is inert, noncombustible and 100% recyclable. Linetec’s anodize finishing for aluminum has earned a Declare Label as Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List Free. This means that Linetec’s anodize finishing, including Copper and Bordeaux Anodize, is in full compliance with the highest level of LBC criteria established through the International Living Future Institute.
The Declare Label for Linetec’s anodized aluminum indicates that there are no applicable VOCs (or any other harmful chemicals) associated with this product and lists a life expectancy of 40 years. Red List Free and sustainable building materials can contribute to green building certification programs, such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Rating System and the International WELL Building Standard.
Architectural applications
A single-source finishing services provider, Linetec works closely with manufacturers of architectural aluminum products. It is available for extrusion, stretch-formed and flat sheet aluminum, before or after assembly into:
- Window, skylight, curtain wall, storefront and entrance framing systems
- Doors, column covers, wall panels
- Façade and rainscreen systems
- Canopies, sun shades and other shading devices
- Coping, fascia and louvers
- Ornamental and decorative elements, trim and railings
Most recently, Linetec’s Copper Anodize finishes were selected for the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering’s recently renovated and expanded Fraser Hall. The nearly 100-year-old building underwent a complete redesign by VJAA and BWBR Architects. M.G. McGrath fabricated and installed a custom, copper-colored, perforated, sun shade system on the five-story addition.
Additional projects highlighting Copper and Bordeaux Anodize include:
- The Forge luxury apartments in Long Island, New York
- Iowa State University, Economic Development Core Facility in Ames
- Mountain View Corporate Center in Silicon Valley, California
- Nash Women’s Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- University of Arizona, Sixth Street Residence Hall in Tucson
- University of Massachusetts - Amherst, John W. Olver Design Building
