Construction Specialties Inc.’s LAF-2G flush metal wall and ceiling cover is for large interior joints where minimal visibility is desired. It is made with an anodized aluminum side frame and metal panel. The panel attachment allows for thermal expansion and disengages during a seismic event, preventing damage to surrounding walls.
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The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
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.
The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.