Taichung MRT｜Public Projects Use Expanded Metal Mesh

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Central, Taichung Taiwan

Case Name: Taichung MRT

Models: SKA

Category: Public Facilities

Durability Proven by Real Testing: Public Projects Choose Shang Kai Steel’s SKA Expanded Metal Mesh. During the planning of the Taichung MRT project, Taiwan’s challenging climate conditions were taken into account. The building facade needed materials that could withstand high temperatures, humidity, frequent earthquakes, and typhoons over a long period. The construction team finally chose Shang Kai Steel’s expanded metal mesh as the main facade material. SKA expanded metal mesh, made with high-quality raw materials from CSC, is toxin-free and formed as a single piece. Compared to traditional grille systems often used for building facades, SKA metal mesh is lighter and has no welding points, avoiding oxidation and cracking problems. Tests proved that expanded metal mesh facades can last over 60 years. After the Taichung MRT opened, the metal mesh has maintained the building's appearance and function, reducing long-term maintenance and repair costs.

Building Insulation and Energy Saving: One Step with Shang Kai Steel’s SKA Expanded Metal Mesh. Engineers evaluated the site and customized the mesh angles and arrangements. Once installed on the building facade, the expanded metal mesh blocks direct sunlight, reduces solar heat gain, and improves natural light and ventilation. As a result, indoor temperatures dropped by an average of 4–6°C, and energy savings on air-conditioning reached 24%–36%. It is an efficient solution for building insulation and energy conservation. At the Taichung MRT project, the metal mesh also helped during the winter. The design reduced cold wind penetration, keeping indoor temperatures stable. In the summer, it provided shading and cooling, cutting down electricity costs and creating a more comfortable riding environment for passengers.

Low-Error Manufacturing Improves Installation Efficiency. In public projects, both construction speed and quality are critical. Shang Kai Steel’s expanded metal mesh is manufactured with high precision and low dimensional errors. This reduces the need for on-site adjustments and allows a standardized installation to process. The construction team was able to keep the project on schedule without wasting time or manpower, even under the tight construction and operation conditions of the Taichung MRT. This reliability is why Shang Kai Steel’s metal mesh continues to be trusted in major public infrastructure projects.

Shang Kai Steel’s SKA Expanded Metal Mesh Achieves Multiple Green Certifications Shang Kai Steel worked with the Taiwan Architecture & Building Center to test 24 different specifications of expanded metal mesh. The results proved that SKA expanded metal effectively improves building insulation, reduces indoor temperatures, and lowers energy use. This helped it pass the daily energy-saving standards for building envelope systems and obtain the New Green Building Technology Certification. SKA expanded metal mesh also earned the Low Carbon Construction Certification from the LCBA (Low Carbon Building Alliance) and the Building Research Institute. Real-world testing showed that when installed as an east-west shading system on a 12-story office building, it achieved up to 8.8% carbon reduction (depending on the model). For architects and developers applying for Green Building Labels, participating in government tenders, subsidy programs, or ESG procurement, Shang Kai Steel’s expanded metal mesh provides complete lifecycle carbon footprint reports — covering raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, installation, and recycling — with transparent CO₂ emissions data at every stage. It helps projects move toward the 2050 net-zero carbon building goals.