Covering for the Future
(09/19/2025)
PVDF coatings deliver long-term color retention, weather resistance, and energy efficiency for metal facades and roofing.
Tag: coatings
Test your knowledge of painted aluminum finishes, from gloss levels to coating performance in facade and roofing systems.
Test your knowledge of painted aluminum finishes, from gloss levels to coating performance in facade and roofing systems.
Coating Clash: How Well Do You Know SMP and PVDF?
(08/14/2025)
Test your SMP vs. PVDF coating knowledge with this quick quiz based on Amanda Paterline’s expert insights into performance and warranties.
Think you know metal recoating? Test your knowledge with this quiz based on Ernie Porco’s expert guide to rejuvenating aging facades.
The Future of Air Barriers
(07/10/2025)
Smart air barriers are transforming metal architecture—boosting efficiency, controlling moisture, and shaping sustainable envelopes.
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.