Duranar coatings protect metal window grid on tallest condominium tower

For nearly 50 years, Duranar coatings by PPG have protected and beautified famous structures, such as the Louvre Pyramid so it is fitting that the product was specified on 432 Park Avenue in New York, which opened last year as the tallest residential tower in the world.

Designed by noted architect Rafael Viñoly, the 96-storey skyscraper features a lattice-like network of aluminium window wall systems finished with Duranar Sunstorm Gray Mica and Sunlight Silver coatings applied by aluminium extruder and paint applicator Keymark Corp, Fonda, New York. Aluminium curtain wall manufacturer Enclos Corp, New York, engineered, manufactured and installed the punched window wall systems, which encompass more than 1800 individual window units.

Because Duranar coatings’ molecular structure is invulnerable to the effects of ultraviolet (UV) light, salt spray, acid rain, corrosive chemicals and other environmental stresses on colour and gloss, they offered a perfect solution for this unique building. Duranar coatings have also been used in window-replacement projects on the Empire State and Flatiron buildings.

Duranar Sunstorm coatings feature pearlescent effect pigments in the colour coat, which enables them to achieve a metalescent look without the addition of aluminium flake.