It’s no secret that choosing the right shading and sun control systems for commercial and architectural builds can make a significant difference in the building’s overall energy efficiency and aesthetic value. After all, the sun may be a beautiful source of...
Exterior metal wall panels have become a popular choice for modern commercial construction. Used primarily as a cladding application, metal exterior wall panels have been around since the mid-19th century and have evolved to offer an array of unprecedented benefits,...
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...
