Readers’ Choice Awards for 2021

1. EDCO Products Inc.
Generations Slate Metal Roof Panel
January 2020

EDCO Products Inc.’s Generations Slate metal roof panels replicate the look of a slate roof with steel in HD (high definition) colors and PVDF finishes. Colors include Black HD, Charcoal Gray HD, Stat Bronze HD and Stone HD. The 50-inch-long by 12-inch-wide Generations Slate panels are installed with interlocking grooves and concealed fasteners.

www.edcoproducts.com[8]

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2. Classic Metal Roof Systems
Country Manor Shake
August 2020

Classic Metal Roofing Systems’ Country Manor Shake is an aluminum shake that mimics hand-split cedar shakes. The metal shakes are 12 inches wide by 48 inches long. The interlocking panels weigh 45 pounds per square. Matching, preformed trims are included. Country Manor Shake comes with a PVDF coating in a variety of earth tones and custom colors. It has a Class IV hail rating and is eligible for Class A fire resistance. It also comes with a 120-mph wind warranty and lifetime limited warranty.

www.countrymanorshake.com[10]

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3. Green American Home

Great American Steel Shake

August 2020

Green American Home’s G90 galvanized steel Great American Steel Shakes look like cedar shakes. The metal shakes lock on all sides. They are 12 inches wide by 24 inches long. They are PVDF-coated and come in colors including two-tone cedar colors. Great American Steel Shakes also come in textured finishes including Thermobond textured finish, a powder PVDF coating. Accessories including speed trims are included.

www.greenamericanhome.com[12]

4. Feeney Inc.
DesignRail
April 2020

Feeney Inc. offers three wood grain finishes for the top rail of its DesignRail: Cherry, Walnut and Weathered Gray. The finishes adhere to AAMA 2604 coating specifications for impact and weather resistance, and color retention. Aluminum top rails in wood grain finishes can be mixed with DesignRail standard and custom frame colors, and can be matched to wood decking.

www.feeneyinc.com[13]

5. TAMKO Building Products LLC
AstonWood MetalWorks Steel Shake
August 2020

TAMKO’s AstonWood MetalWorks steel shakes mimic wood shakes. The 28-gauge G90 galvanized steel shakes are Energy Star qualified and rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council. AstonWood MetalWorks shakes are available in eight colors: Canyon Copper Bronze, Forest Green, Quaker Green, River Rock Brown, Sequoia Red, Sierra Slate Grey, Timber Brown and Vermont Blue.

www.tamko.com[14]

6. Boral Roofing LLC
Boral Steel Granite-Ridge Metal Shingles
August 2020

Boral Roofing’s Boral Steel Granite-Ridge metal shingles come in five colors: Barclay, Charcoal, English Suede, Ironwood and Timberwood. Each low-profile shingle provides coverage of 13 11/16 inches wide by 44 inches long. The stone-coated steel shingles have a Class 4 rating for Hail Impact Resistance and Class A Fire Rating when using designated accompanying underlay materials. Granite-Ridge shingles have a hurricane performance rating with Miami-Dade County HVHZ Approval.

www.boralroof.com[15]

7. Aegis Metal Framing
Ultra-Span Floor Truss
July 2020

Aegis’ Ultra-Span Floor Trusses are engineered, noncombustible, lightweight trusses available from a minimum depth of 12 inches. They are fabricated to exact dimensions to eliminate waste, and are compatible with a wide range of bearing materials and conditions. Ultra-Span Floor Trusses can be configured in custom designs that include loading conditions. The floor trusses have UL-rated assemblies and IIC and STC Sound ratings.

www.aegismetalframing.com[16]

8. Kingspan Insulated Metal Panels Inc.
Kingseam IMP Standing Seam Roof Panel
July 2020

Kingspan Insulated Panels’ Kingseam insulated metal panels (IMPs) are standing seam roof panels. They come in thicknesses from 3 1/2 inches to 6 inches, providing R-values to R-46. The 40-inch-wide IMPs have a standard exterior finish of smooth 26-gauge G-90 galvanized steel with PVDF and SMP exterior coatings. Colors include Colonial Red, Imperial White, Natural Green, Royal Blue, Sandstone and Surrey Beige.

www.kingspan.com[17]

9. Florida Metal Roofing Products Inc.
Barrel Style Metal Tile
August 2020

Florida Metal Roofing Products’ Barrel Style metal tiles look like clay tiles. They are made with 24-gauge G90 steel. Barrel Style metal tiles have a coverage width of 40 inches and are custom cut to length. The metal roofing has a field uplift design pressure of -204.5 pounds per square foot, Miami-Dade County NOA 16-0125.09. Barrel Style metal tiles are available in 34 Kynar 500 colors.

www.fmrp.net[18]

10. Drexel Metals Inc.
Metshield Roof Underlayment
October 2020

Drexel Metals’ Metshield is a high-temp, synthetic, peel-and-stick roof underlayment. It has a high-tensile strength and is a 40-mil, SBS-modified bitumen with a UV-resistant, anti-slip polyethylene woven top facer. The roof underlayment has a skid-resistant surface and may be used with metal, asphalt and slate shingles and tiles, and a variety of sloped roof materials.

www.drexmet.com[19]

11. Móz Designs
Key-Slot Wall System
January 2020

Móz Designs’ Key-Slot Wall System is designed to work with the company’s Backlit Metals Solutions, which have pre-affixed LED light strips and power supplies. It has an open bracket mounting system with clearance to integrate lighting. Laser-cut metals are created with 3/16-inch aluminum; 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch thicknesses are optional. Perforated metals are produced in 0.063-inch aluminum; custom panels are offered to 3/16-inch thick.

mozdesigns.com[20]

12. Crystal Window and Door Systems Ltd.
Series 1240 and 1280 Aluminum Sliding Patio Door
October 2020

Crystal Window and Door Systems’ Series 1240 and 1280 aluminum sliding patio doors have heavy-duty quad rollers, available in stainless or zinc-plated steel, with 1.71-inch diameter wheels. The doors can accommodate large door panels and triple-glazed insulating glass units (IGUs). Sashes can weigh as much as 880 pounds.

www.crystalwindows.com[21]

13. Pure + Freeform
Brass and Bronze Painted Aluminum Metal Panel
January 2020

Pure + FreeForm’s Brass and Bronze painted aluminum metal panels give the appearance of brass and bronze metals. The single-skin aluminum is finished with organic pigments and pearlescent inks, coated in FEVE Lumiflon coating. A variety of colors are offered including Deco Bronze II, Old Dirty Bronze, Pacific Bronze and Hampton Brass.

purefreeform.com[22]

14. Superior Aluminum Products Inc.
Series 2000 Aluminum Cable Railing
August 2020

Superior Aluminum Products Series 2000 aluminum cable railing has fittings hidden inside the posts, which creates smooth appearances. An aluminum framework surrounds the cable to form a durable, low-maintenance railing system. Cable railing is available in white, black, dark bronze and satin anodized finishes.

www.superioraluminum.com[23]

15. GKD Metal Fabrics
The Bronze Collection of Metal Fabrics
June 2020

GKD offers all of its metal fabric in the Bronze collection. The Bronze collection can be clear coated to retain a bronze tone or left unfinished so a patina will develop. GKD also offers five new metal fabric weaves: Choptank weave, Ellipse 52 aluminum weave, Helix 36 aluminum weave, Ripple weave and Tigris TC-3 weave. Choptank is a dimensional square weave pattern with small open area. Ellipse 52 has tight dimensions, Helix 36 is lightweight and Ripple looks like ripples on water. Tigris TC-3 has a triplet of warp wires spaced along a straight weft and woven along a crimped horizontal wire.

www.gkdmetalfabrics.com[24]

16. MFM Building Products Corp.
Ultra HT Wind and Water Seal Roof Underlayment
October 2020

MFM Building Products’ Ultra HT Wind and Water Seal is a 45-mil, self-adhering, waterproofing roof underlayment. It is made of a cross-laminated, non-slip polymer film laminated to a high-temperature, rubberized, asphalt adhesive. The roof underlayment comes in a 36-inch-wide, two-square roll.

www.mfmbp.com[25]

17. Metl-Span
CFR Insulated IMP Standing Seam Roof Panel
July 2020

Metl-Span CFR insulated metal panels (IMPs) are standing seam roof panels with polyurethane form cores. They have concealed clips and fasteners that are placed inside joints. CFR IMPs can be used on roof slopes as low as 1/2:12. Exterior faces are produced in G-90 galvanized steel, AZ-50 aluminum-zinc-coated steel in 24-gauge and 22-gauge, or AZ-55 aluminum-zinc-coated steel with a clear acrylic coating in 24-gauge. Interior faces come in G-90 galvanized steel and AZ-50 aluminum-zinc-coated steel in 26-, 24- and 22-gauges.

www.metlspan.com[26]

18. Trex Commercial Products
Tensiline Stainless Steel Cable Railing
August 2020

Trex Commercial Products’ Tensiline stainless steel cable railing system has stainless steel cables, fittings and turnbuckles. The cable railing system is also offered in aluminum and galvanized steel with 3/16-inch diameter cable infills. Standard heights are 30, 36 and 42 inches. Posts are typically spaced 4 feet on-center. Tensiline railing can be produced with round or square tube, or flat bar stock.

www.trexcommercial.com[27]

19. CENTRIA
TotalClad MW IMP
July 2020

CENTRIA offers TotalClad MW (mineral wool) insulated metal panels (IMPs) in three exterior face profiles including two new ones: Heavy Embossed and Striated. The third profile is Micro Planked. The fire-resistant wall panels’ mineral wool core is bonded to exterior and interior metal skins. Four-, 6-, 7- and 8-inch-thick IMPs have one-, two- and three-hour fire ratings.

www.centria.com[28]

20. Panasonic Corp.
340N HIT Solar Panel
October 2020

Panasonic Corp.’s 340N HIT solar panel has 20.3% module efficiency and 340 watts per panel. It has a low energy coefficient and low annual degradation rate of 0.26%. The solar panel is supported by a 40-mm frame and has a water drain system that reduces water stains on roofs.

na.panasonic.com/us/energy-solutions/solar[29]

21. Kolbe Windows and Doors
VistaLuxe Collection AL LINE
April 2020

Kolbe Windows and Doors’ VistaLuxe Collection AL LINE of thermally broken, all-aluminum windows and doors includes tilt-turns and hoppers, casements and awnings, direct sets, swinging doors, pivot doors, folding doors, multi-slide doors, and lift and slide doors. The multi-slide doors appear as large walls of glass amid walls. All four of its 5-foot by 9-foot panels operate from either side to provide a maximum opening of 10 feet.

www.kolbewindows.com[30]

22. Polyglass USA Inc.
Polystick XFR Roof Underlayment
July 2020

Polyglass USA Inc.’s Polystick XFR is a self-adhered, fire-resistant roof underlayment. It works in high-temperature applications including steel and copper roofing. The roof underlayment is rated to withstand temperatures to 265 F. It has Burn-Shield technology and provides UL Class A fire ratings for combustible decks. It also has ADESO dual-compound, self-adhered technology with an SBS (elastomeric) modified bitumen upper compound and self-adhesive compound on the bottom.

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23. Laminators Inc.

Weathered Wood Finish MCM

September 2020

Laminators added Weathered Wood finish to its line of Designer Series finishes for metal composite material (MCM), which have a 30-year warranty. Eight Designer Series finishes are available including Dark Walnut, Honey Oak, Warm Cherry, Grey Slate, Spanish Stone, Brushed Zinc and Copper Brown. Color-matched aluminum extrusions are offered.

www.laminatorsinc.com[32]

24. Solatube International Inc.

Integrated LED

April 2020

Solatube offers integrated LEDs with its daylighting fixtures to supplement sunlight. The LEDs are dimmable and provide 3,250 to 10,000 lumens. Controller options are zero to 10 volts. The LEDs are rated for 50,000 hours.

www.solatube.com[33]

25. Mapes Panels LLC

Mapes-R+ Rabbet Edge IMP Panel

July 2020

Mapes Panels’ Mapes-R+ Rabbet Edge Panels fit into standard glazing pockets including 1/4-inch retrofit applications for curtainwalls, transoms, door sidelights and other applications. A typical cross-section has an exterior skin, high-density hardboard, exterior core, high-density hardboard, smooth mill aluminum, insulating core, high-density hardboard, and interior skin. A wide variety of finishes are available.

mapespanels.com/mapes-r-plus[34]