Wausau, Wis.-based Linetec’s online Architectural Resource Center offers paint and anodize finish specifications, green building considerations, project inspirations and new applications. Linetec’s Introduction to Coatings: Field Performance and the Application Process program helps architects, contractors and other members of the building community better understand field performance and the application process of architectural coatings. The program explains the anodizing, painting and powder coating processes; describes specifications; and compares the field performance of architectural finishes.
Resource center for coatings (May 2009)
This Month’s Features
Sealants for Metal Building Systems
Sealants may seem minor, but they are crucial for metal buildings, ensuring moisture protection and thermal integrity for lasting performance.
Kinetic Facades Rise on University Campuses
Unlike conventional cladding, these systems rely on natural forces to animate buildings, providing design functionality and reducing environmental impact while producing striking visual effects.
Case Engineering: Strength, Steel, and Structural Appeal
Working with a diverse range of industries, Case Engineering encounters opportunities to use innovative metal solutions.
Material Expression, Fabrication Intelligence, and System Flexibility in Metal Facades
For architects exploring metal as a primary facade material, these projects underscore the value of early manufacturer collaboration in preserving design intent while navigating...