摘要 |
A metallic cladding is provided onto a substrate of an architectural component such as a door or window by beginning sputter welding of a primary metallic layer onto a surface of a substrate of an architectural component; while maintaining a temperature of the surface of the substrate at or below a temperature threshold to avoid damage or outgassing to the substrate, continuing the sputter welding until a pre-determined thickness of the primary metallic layer is achieved; depositing a secondary metallic layer onto the primary metallic layer, wherein the secondary metallic layer is formed up to a secondary thickness less than the pre-determined thickness of the primary metallic layer; and applying one or more protective coats of an essentially transparent material loaded with a metallic substance to the secondary metallic layer. |