Jul 1, 2025 | Blogs, Edgeline, Featured, Finishes, Product News, Project Updates, Vitrabond, Vitraplate
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...
Mar 21, 2025 | Blogs, Featured, Product News, Vitrabond, Vitraplate
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...
Dec 18, 2024 | Blogs, Product News, Technical Bulletins, Vitrabond
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...
Dec 18, 2024 | Arrowhead, Arrowhead, Blogs, Featured, Product News, Project News, Project Updates, Technical Information, Vitrabond
Fairview is the only ACM/MCM manufacturer that offers a fully patented and tested installation system: Arrowhead. The Arrowhead Metal Panel Installation System, was designed in 2017 by industry professionals as a more efficient solution to traditional...
Dec 4, 2024 | Product Pages, Vitraplate, Vitraplate
ENJOY THE RELIABILITY OF AMERICAN CRAFTMANSHIP Request Samples Request a Quote View Projects WHAT IS VITRAPLATE®? Vitraplate®: Premium 3mm (1/8″) Solid Aluminum Cladding Panels Vitraplate® is a 3mm (1/8″) thick, pre-finished, 100% solid aluminum cladding...
Aug 26, 2024 | Blogs, Market Intelligence, Product News, Technical Information, Vitrabond, Vitraplate, Vitraplate
The Challenge: Additional Testing Required by the NYC Building Code. The 2022 NYC Building Code brings with it significant challenges to using aluminum composite material (ACM) in exterior wall assemblies. The new code’s stringent requirements mean that standard...
