Choose your metal based upon your strength and aesthetic
requirements.
Regardless of which metal you choose, all our metals have the same
load
ratings. However some metals are more rigid than others - you can
check
this if you were to press your finger on a pegboard at a point
between
two mounting points - a pegboard made with a more rigid metal will
have
less flex in and out, at this point.
Galvanized Steel is strong and rigid with a silvery grey appearance,
and
has no paint that can be inadvertently scratched over time. However
it
is not suitable for outdoor or wet environments.
Brushed Stainless Steel is the best metal available - we use the same
stainless steel used on high end appliances. It's rigid and hard and
is
the most scratch resistant of all metals. It also has no paint that
can
be inadvertently scratched over time, and is suitable for outdoor
and
wet environments.
Brushed Aluminums can approach the looks of Brushed Stainless Steel
but
are softer and more susceptible to scratching over time. They are
also
1/3 the weight and lower cost than Brushed Stainless Steel, and are
somewhat suitable for outdoor and wet environments.
Diamond Plates offer a high-performance and industrial appearance -
the
busy diamond pattern is excellent at hiding abuse over time.
Anodized
Diamond Plates are colored by a chemical process which is the most
durable method to impart color onto metal, and therefore are more
durable than painted finishes.
Aluminum Colors offer a high grade painted surface in many bright
colors,
but as durable as we make the paint, it is indeed a paint and
therefore
susceptible to scratching over time. Anodized Finishes, however, are
much more durable than painted finishes, but only available in
select
colors.
Steel Colors also offer a high grade painted surface in colors, but
again
as durable as we make the paint, it is indeed a paint and therefore
susceptible to scratching over time. The Steel colors are 24GA and
are
one gauge thinner than our Galvanized Steel which is 22GA. Therefore
unless having a color is an absolute must, Galvanized Steel is
typically
a better value.
For most applications, our lightest gauge is adequate. If your
application will be in a high impact or high traffic area,
consider upgrading to thicker gauges.