Direct Metals supplies aluminum perforated metal for Mississippi River Museum

Direct Metals, an international steel service center with locations in Kennesaw, Ga., and Waukegan, Ill., has provided custom aluminum perforated metal in the construction of the Tunica Riverpark & Museum in Tunica, Miss.

The company supplied 0.125-in.-thick aluminum perforated metal in three different perforation patterns for the front façade of the building. One-third of the job had 0.75-in.-dia. holes, another third had 1-in.-dia. holes, and the remainder was supplied with 1.25-in.-dia. holes. The aluminum perforated metal was fastened to a curved, galvanized steel tubing frame.

The building includes a 2,100-sq.-ft. lobby, an observation platform that overlooks the river, an aquarium with four large marine exhibits, and indoor and outdoor space for meetings and events.