How will NFPA 285 affect MCM in 2025?
Cladding Safety with Metal Composite Material (MCM) and NFPA 285-19 Â One of the most talked about points when specifying MCM panels, is NPFA 285 compliance. Fire safety standards are a big concern globally, and understandably so. Since the 1980s, innovative exterior...
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 look of the final project. All too often, we’ve seen construction projects take a sharp departure from the original design intent for the metal...
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 seen price increases from all their raw material vendors. But why so sudden, and why did the prices go up before the tariffs were even applied? We decided...
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 a product’s non-combustibility. This definition is necessary, as ASTM E-136, a standard test for...
