GKD Helix 24

Noah Kalina

Helix 24 is a flexible metal fabric from GKD. Composed of crimped rods and flat strips (which measure 0.070″ wide by 0.050″ thick), the weave has a 61% open area and an overall thickness of 0.265″. Made from Type 316 stainless steel, Helix 24 weighs 0.90 lbs. per square foot and comes in a maximum width of 20′. Related weaves include Helix 6, Helix 12, and Helix 48. • gkdusa.com

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Katie Gerfen

Katie Gerfen is the former editor-in-chief of ARCHITECT, as well as the former editor of Custom Home.

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