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Find out how Fairview’s range of metal cladding products and systems are helping to transform the world of architecture with regards to exterior facades in the North American construction market. We pride ourselves on delivering quality and educational content for our blog posts. If there is a topic that you can’t find or would like us to write more about, please get in touch with us here.

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Case Study: Coney Island Hospital

The Coney Island Hospital (CIH) underwent a significant renovation, demolition and rebuild due to extensive flood damage caused by Hurricane ...
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Case Study: Northpoint Parcel U

Nestled in the heart of Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA, this impressive 12-story lab and office building stands as a ...
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Top 3 Metal Cladding Rainscreen Systems for 2025

One of the most effective ways of enhancing the performance of a building envelope is to use a rainscreen cladding ...
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How will NFPA 285 affect MCM in 2025?

Cladding Safety with Metal Composite Material (MCM) and NFPA 285-19   One of the most talked about points when specifying ...
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Mastering Custom Colors and Finishes for Metal Cladding: Your Ultimate Guide

As a member of the architectural community, we understand how important custom finishes and colors are to the quality and ...
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Economics of Aluminum in the U.S. Building Industry

Why are aluminum prices and lead times going up? By now any fabricator in the metal building façade industry has ...
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Vitraplate® Non-Combustible Aluminum Façade Materials

How Does the Building Code Define Vitraplate® as Non-Combustible?
The International Building Code (IBC) Section 703.4 establishes the criteria for determining ...
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9 Reasons Why Using the Arrowhead System Can Help You Complete More Projects

Fairview is the only ACM/MCM manufacturer that offers a fully patented and tested installation system: Arrowhead. The Arrowhead Metal Panel ...
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The Impact of the 2022 NYC Building Code on Exterior Wall Assemblies: A Proposed Solution

The Challenge: Additional Testing Required by the NYC Building Code. The 2022 NYC Building Code brings with it significant challenges ...
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