Curveline, Ontario, Calif., which specializes in custom curving of metal roofing, wall and decking panels, has launched a new Web site. The site features user-friendly navigation and includes an extensive new library of case studies and project photos, application information, technical data and downloadable literature. Curveline’s unique “service center” concept allows customers to source metal panels from the manufacturer of choice and specify the desired curving parameters for maximum design flexibility. The site includes a regularly updated list of manufacturers and panels available for curving.
Curveline’s Online Service Center
This Month’s Features
Designing for Thermal Resilience
The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
Best Practices for Coatings in Resilient Metal Architecture
High-performance coatings, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based coatings, add upfront expense but reduce or even eliminate costly recoats/replacement later in the building’s life.
A Slam-dunk Metal Modernization
The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.