Solid Aluminum Plate in Rainscreen Wall Assemblies
Solid aluminum plate and ACM behave differently in rainscreen assemblies. Learn how panel weight, stiffness and attachment spacing affect your.
NFPA 285 and Continuous Insulation: Assembly Limits
Changing insulation thickness or type in a metal panel wall can void NFPA 285 compliance. Learn how to align fire and energy code requirements before.
NFPA 285 Assembly Scope: What the Test Does Not Cover
Changing insulation in a wall assembly may void your NFPA 285 compliance basis. Learn what the test covers, what it does not and when a new test is.
Warranty Claims After a Facade Ownership Transfer
Learn the exact steps required to transfer a facade product warranty at building sale and protect its remaining term and remedy scope before closing.
Coating Flexibility: Why Elongation Values Matter
Crazing at the bend line starts with the wrong coating spec. Learn what elongation percentage to look for on technical data sheets before forming aluminum.
Fire-Rated ACM in Type I and II Construction
IBC construction type rules determine which fire-rated ACM assemblies are code-compliant. Learn how IBC Table 1406.2 and NFPA 285 apply to Type I and II.