A metal facade is expected to perform as well as it looks. From weather protection to moisture management, every component plays a role in long-term building performance. That is why testing is an important part of the design and specification process. Validating air,...
Choosing materials for a commercial building facade is rarely based on appearance alone. Project teams also have to consider structural demands, corrosion resistance, fabrication needs, long-term maintenance, and how the system will perform over time. Those priorities...
Most façade systems don’t fail in the field. Issues tend to show up at the edges. Where materials meet and details change, water has more opportunities to get in. These transition points require careful coordination, and over time, they often determine how well the...
Choosing a louver facade system comes down to one simple question. How will it perform once the building is exposed to the weather? On paper, many systems meet airflow requirements. In the field, that is not always enough. Wind-driven rain, pressure, and constant...
The cost of metal cladding is rising faster than many project teams anticipated. From December 2024 to 2025, aluminum prices rose by over 30%, steel prices by nearly 17%, and copper and brass prices by 11.8%. All of these materials are subject to a 50% import tariff,...
Curves, angled planes, and multi-plane transitions are now common in commercial façade design. These features look good, but they also make panel layout, joints, and transitions harder to plan. Choosing the right panelized metal wall systems helps address these...
