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...
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...
Jun 6, 2024 | Finishes, 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...
Mar 6, 2024 | Finishes, Product News, Technical Bulletins, Technical Information, Vitraplate, Vitraplate
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...
