Residential Screening with Kaynemaile
Kaynemaile have a long history developing projects globally—from parking garage exteriors to residential and commercial solar shading, interior ceiling features and partition screening. We partner with architects, interior designers and design/build firms on projects that use the unique attributes of our mesh to its potential which achieve stunning outcomes—on time and on budget.
A modern chainmail fabric consisting of polycarbonate interlinked rings formed seamlessly together, our architectural mesh has over 60-years of material science and research to call on. It provides energy-efficient solar protection and adds privacy to any space.
Featured Projects
Sliding City Views for Uno Duo Apartments
With up to 70% solar reduction our Kaynemaile screens are perfect for multi-unit apartments. Fitted within a movable steel subframe, Kaynemaile screens provide an ideal solution for privacy and solar shading for the Uno Duo Apartments in Auckland by Form Architects.
Chainmail House: Where Sun, Surf and Shading meet
Kaynemaile provides solar reduction and privacy for this home situated steps away from the beach. Take a look at the full case study and gorgeous video.
Solar and Privacy Screening for Elegant Double Bay Home
Kaynemaile screens provide privacy and solar shading for this contemporary home situated in Sydney’s harbourside suburb of Double Bay.
Why Kaynemaile is great for residential applications
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Proudly New Zealand Made
RE/8 architectural mesh by Kaynemaile is proudly 100% designed and made in New Zealand. We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk too—manufacturing everything here on site with all fixings and framing sources from companies within a 20km radius of our Petone, New Zealand workshop.
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Solar Reduction & High Airflow
Our mesh significantly reduces both radiant heat through direct sunlight (EMR) and thermal conductive heat from entering the interior of a building by up to 70%. The 80% open structure of RE/8 mesh gives the ability to let daylight in while managing the solar gain while maintaining visual transparency.
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Quick & Easy Installation
RE/8 mesh is lightweight—just 3kg per m2 and goes up fast, cutting down the install time and dramatically saving costs.
Our fixing systems are simple and we don't need the same level of sub-frame as metal products. Win win!
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Eco-conscious Manufacturing
RE/8 architectural mesh is comprised of an industry-first ISCC PLUS Bio-circular Makrolon RE by Covestro, a leading global producer of advanced polymers.
See more on our sustainability page.
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ABOUT
RE/8 Mesh by Kaynemaile: A Unique Innovation
Kaynemaile is a modern chainmail fabric consisting of polycarbonate interlinked rings formed seamlessly together to form a strong yet highly flexible mesh sheet. It is made from 100% high grade engineering polycarbonate.
Polycarbonate is well suited to harsh conditions, being very tough and lightweight - that’s why you see it used for applications like astronaut helmet visors and other aeronautical applications.
ARTICLE
Reducing Energy Consumption and Solar Gain for your Home Design
The world’s cities are getting warmer, and a lot of it is due to heat-absorbing construction materials. These materials are good insulators and hold in the heat, making the areas around buildings warmer.
The Kaynemaile mesh system has been shown to deflect up to 70% of visible and infrared light waves, which are linked to overheating.
OUR OFFERING
We’re a ‘Ready-to-Go’ System
RE/8 mesh and fixings are provided as a complete system, ready-to-go for installation when it arrives. Quick and easy.
We have a number of resources that will help you use Kaynemaile in your next project. Take a look:
The proof is in the pudding:
“[Kaynemaile] ticked the boxes being a transparent low maintenance solution made from non-corrosive material. The spatial experience of the children’s bedrooms and bathroom can be largely contributed to the dappled afternoon light shining through the mesh”
—Nic Raath, Create Architecture.
We’d love to work with you.
Contact us for information, a sample or quote.
