Direct Metals, an international steel service center with locations in Kennesaw, GA and Waukegan, IL, provided custom aluminum perforated metal in the construction of the Tunica Riverpark & Museum in Tunica, Mississippi.

The .125" thick aluminum perforated metal was supplied in three different perforation patterns to give depth and artistic flair to the front façade of the Riverpark building. One-third of the job had a 3/4" diameter hole, the second-third had a 1" diameter hole and the remaining perforated metal was supplied with a 1-1/4" diameter hole. The aluminum perforated metal was fastened to a curved galvanized steel tubing frame to create a custom masterpiece.

The Riverpark & Museum celebrates the history and presence of the Mississippi River and Delta culture. The building includes a 2,100 sq. ft. lobby, an observation platform that overlooks the river, an aquarium with four large marine exhibits, and plenty of indoor and outdoor space for hosting weddings, meetings and receptions. Visitors also enjoy nature trails situated on the grounds and riverboat cruises on the historic Tunica Queen.

Founded in 1996, Direct Metals is a leader in industrial and hard-to-find metal products. The ISO 9001:2008 certified company is owned and operated by brothers John and Tom Hoover. Direct Metals carries one of the largest inventories in the nation of perforated metal, bar grating, expanded metal, safety grating, fiberglass grating, architectural metals, handrail components and wire mesh products. The company’s products are available in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, fiberglass or galvanized metal.

Direct Metals offers several processing capabilities, including cutting, shearing, sawing, punching, cut-outs, drilling, welding, slitting, blanking, burning, fabrication and various special finishes. It also provides expedient shipping with in-stock orders shipped by noon the same day. Direct Metals has served customers in the United States and worldwide for over 19 years.