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Most Popular FAQs
- What is the minimum radius bend for both a horizontal & vertical curved extruded cornice?
- Do you offer a transition solution for a gutter system to gable rake cornice?
- Are there limitations on custom profile specifications?
- Are custom extruded Gutter & Cornice profiles available?
- Why use 5005 aluminum sheet?
- I’m with a sign shop. Can I print on your PVDF coated sheets?
- Will unit cost change if order quantities are changed?
- Who do I contact for technical assistance on SAF Perimeter Systems products?
- What warranties are available for SAF Perimeter Systems products?
- What is the minimum radius bend for both a horizontal & vertical curved extruded cornice?
- Am I required to order SAF Perimeter Systems Products from a distributor?
- Are custom extruded Gutter & Cornice profiles available?
- Are there limitations on custom profile specifications?
- Can you match a color with just a color code?
- Do you furnish linear foot pricing for your products?
- Do you offer a transition solution for a gutter system to gable rake cornice?
- Do you offer AIA/CEU credit courses?
- Does SAF have a Perimeter Systems Installer Certification?
- Does SAF install?
- Does SAF Perimeter Systems perform field measurements for product specification?
- Have your commercial gutters been tested to meet ANSI/SPRI GD-1 standards?
- Have your Gravel Stop & Coping systems been tested to ANSI/SPRI/FM ES-1 standards?
- How close can a gutter downspout be installed against the wall?
- How do I become a recommended Perimeter Systems installer?
- How do I obtain an SAF Perimeter Systems quotation?
- How long does it take to receive an order?
- How long will it take to get a product reorder?
- Is hardware always included with SAF Perimeter Systems products?
- Is it possible to customize the standard Designer Series gutter system?
- Is silicone required to seal cornice joints?
- Why do you call it “coating”? Why not painting?
- What organic coatings does SAF recommend for exterior use on architectural aluminum?
- What is PVDF?
- What is powder coating?
- What is bright dip?
- What is an alkaline etch?
- What is hardcoat anodizing?
- What is a conversion coating?
- Is the anodic coating a good electrical insulator?
- Is alloy important if I plan to have my aluminum painted?
- How uniform can I expect the color of an organic coating to be?
- How do you color aluminum?
- How do I decide between painting and anodizing?
- Do you offer touch up paint for completed projects?
- Do AAMA 2603, 2604 and 2605 specifications apply to flat sheet?
- Can you match a color with just a color code?
- What aluminum alloys are recommended for anodizing?
- What aluminum casting alloy is recommended for anodizing?
- I’m a sign shop. Can I print on your PVDF coated sheets?
- What are some of the leading metal trade publications?
- What is GMW16721 aluminum pretreatment?
- What is anodizing?
- What is aluminum anodizing?
- What is hardcoat anodizing?
- Is anodizing environmentally friendly?
- How do I decide between painting and anodizing?
- Can anodizing hide scratches?
- Can I expect uniform color from anodizing?
- Should I request anodized color range samples?
- What aluminum alloys are recommended for anodizing?
- What aluminum casting alloy is recommended for anodizing?
- What’s the difference between painting and anodizing?
- How long does anodizing aluminum take?
- What is bright dip?
- What is anodized aluminum good for?
- What is an alkaline etch?
- Is the anodic coating a good electrical insulator?
- How do you color anodized aluminum?
- Can I weld anodized aluminum?
- What about anodizer rack marks?
- How do I clean anodized aluminum?
- What is custom anodizing?
- What are SAF’s anodizing finish order codes?
- What’s the difference between painting and anodizing?
- How do I decide between painting and anodizing?
- What about paint rack marks?
- Is alloy important if I plan to have my aluminum painted?
- How do I clean painted aluminum?
- Do you offer touch up paint for completed projects?
- Can you match a color with just a color code?
- How uniform can I expect the color of an organic coating to be?
- Can SAF paint steel?
- What organic coatings does SAF recommend for exterior use on architectural aluminum?
- What is PVDF?
- How should I specify a PDVF spray coating?
- What is powder coating?
- Why do you call it “coating”? Why not painting?
- Do AAMA 2603, 2604 and 2605 specifications apply to flat sheet?
- What are issues with AAMA 2605 fluorocarbon (KYNAR®) painting?
- What is a conversion coating?
- What are SAF’s anodizing finish order codes?
- Will unit cost change if order quantities are changed?
- What warranties are available for SAF Perimeter Systems products?
- What is the SAF finish warranty?
- Is hardware included with SAF Perimeter Systems products?
- How long will it take to get a product reorder?
- How long does it take to receive an order?
- How do I obtain an SAF Perimeter Systems quotation?
- Does SAF install?
- Do you offer touch up paint for completed projects?
- Do you furnish linear foot pricing for your products?
- Are there limitations on custom profile specifications?
- Am I required to order SAF Perimeter Systems products from a distributor?
- How should I specify a PDVF spray coating?
- How can I track my order’s progress?
- What is the SAF Next Day Out policy?
- What is the SAF Three Day Out policy?
- What are the SAF terms & conditions for metal purchases?
- What are the SAF terms & conditions for projects over $100,000?
- What are the SAF terms & conditions for toll finishing?
- Can SAF train us to fabricate wall panels?