For the past 10 years, Fabral has held the Project of the Year contest to recognize excellent projects in the postframe, light commercial and residential markets. Finalists from each category were displayed at Fabral’s booth at the 2009 National Frame Building Association Frame Building Expo and were voted on by show attendees. The categories and winners for the 2009 Project of the Year include: General Use: Cleary Building Corp., Verona, Wis.—a building featuring Grandrib3 Plus in the Enduracote colors Dark Brown and Brite Red. Agricultural: L L Rogers & Son, Franklin, Ga.—a riding academy featuring 1 1/2- inch (38-mm) SSR in the Enduracote color Evergreen. Light Commercial: Shea Roofing, Mountville, Pa.—a local grocery store/market featuring Fabral metal roofing in the Kynar color Hemlock Green. Residential: Wedeven Bros. Construction, Hamilton, Mich.—a residence featuring 1 1/2-inch SSR in Acrylic Coated Galvalume.
Fabral recognizes excellent projects (May 2009)
This Month’s Features

Bringing Design Synergy Home
with Vertically Stacking Doors
with Vertically Stacking Doors
Offering striking aesthetics and practical considerations for space, these aluminum and glass artworks are anything but standard garage doors.

Top 5 Factors when Considering Insulated Metal Panels vs. Metal Building Insulation
As insulated metal panels are widely available, is it still a best practice to rely on a “legacy” insulating material like fiberglass-based metal building...

Transformative Metal Roofing Design:
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
For architects, designers, and building owners, metal roofing no longer represents a tradeoff between performance and aesthetics; it has become a catalyst for design...

Thinking Beyond “Bigger is Better”:
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow retention systems are among the most visible functional components of a metal roof, making aesthetic integration an important consideration in resort architecture.


