History Years before ACM, aluminum plate was the prominent choice for metal panel fabricators, manufactures, and architects across the nation. When ACM first came out, plank manufactures flooded the market with these panels, taking their lion’s share of the market...
With today’s green push towards more sustainable buildings, Sun Shades are gaining in popularity throughout the country. But why? Are they really that useful? The simple answer is YES! Not only do Sun Shades offer a building owner a sustainable advantage for years to...
Rain Screen wall panel system has grown on popularity for many years. There are two popular rainscreen options available today: a Pressure Equalized rainscreen and a Back Ventilated Rain Screen. Now with many different system designs on the market place today...
Due to increasing awareness of fires by the International Building Code (IBC) officials, a test was created to evaluate the potential of flame propagation of various combustible components within a wall assembly, thus, NFPA 285 was formed. NFPA 285 is the “Standard...
Stiffening panels is necessary for most metal wall panel projects, especially those with larger panels.* It is essential for two main reasons: panel longevity and aesthetic appeal to minimize perceived waviness, commonly called “oil canning.” Credible manufacturers...
With all the different types of coating products on the market today it is very important to note the differences between them and understand the advantages of them both. Visual appeal, durability, coloration, and cost all play a role in deciding what product fits...
