Test your knowledge of rainscreen fastener systems and structural best practices with this quick, three-question quiz based on The Foundation of Retention by Zach Kukkonen and Kevin Mlutkowski of Advanced Architectural Products. From FRP pitfalls to the power of steel-to-steel connections, find out if you’re building on a solid foundation—or risking “unavoidable failure.”
Fasten Your Future: How Well Do You Know Rainscreen Structural Integrity?
This Month’s Features
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.
Daylighting for Safer, Healthier, and More Resilient Schools
Today’s educational facilities must support cognitive performance, mental health, and physical safety, while operating under increasingly stringent codes and budget constraints. Natural daylight sits...
Building for the Future with Insulated Metal Panels
The quality of the materials used, their eco-responsible manufacturing process, and the panels’ superior insulating properties make them a greener solution that considerably reduces...
Architectural Expanded Metals
Ultimately, expanded metal offers a rare combination of design flexibility, robust performance, and environmental responsibility.