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Metal Wall Comparisons
Wondering what the difference is in metal wall panels? Single skin panels, insulated metal panels, aluminum composite material panels and metal composite material panels are …
Oil Canning in Metal Roof and Metal Wall Systems
Ever wonder what causes oil canning and how it can be minimized? Oil canning in metal is usually seen as waviness or buckling across the …
Rainscreen Primer
There are two types of rainscreen systems: drainable assemblies and pressure-equalized rainscreen systems. Drainable assemblies, often referred to as a “drained cavity wall” or “drained/backventilated” …
Understanding U-Factors in Architectural Metal Products
U-factor (U-value) measures how well a product prevents heat from escaping a home or building. U-factor ratings generally fall between 0.15 and 1.20. The lower …
Architecture Billings Index Reaches Highest Score in Seven Years
July Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score was at its highest mark since 2007! According to the latest ABI released by the American Institute of Architects …