Labor Hours Per Panel: Factory Finish vs Post-Paint
Learn how to estimate labor hours for factory-finished metal panels vs post-painted cladding with a line-item framework that reduces cost exposure at bid.
Coil Coated vs Anodized Aluminum: Coastal Facade Finishes
Specifying aluminum facade finishes for coastal projects? Compare coil coated vs anodized aluminum on durability, code compliance and long-term.
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...Custom Colors & Finishes
Need a Custom Color? We Can Do That! Looking for a color beyond the standard selection of Fairview finishes? We have the industry leading color matching capabilities for ACM and solid aluminum panels. Whether your project is needing a simple RAL color, or it is...
Gain Interesting Insights into Vitraplate® 3mm (1/8″) Pre-Finished Aluminum
Vitraplate® is a 3mm (1/8″) Pre-Finished solid aluminum cladding product made from 3000 series and 5000 series aluminum. The designation refers to the alloy composition of the cladding material, which has significant influence on the structural and physical...