Apr 11, 2023 | Blogs, Finishes, Market Intelligence, Product News, Technical Information, Vitraplate
Paint crazing, also known as cracking or checking, occurs when a series of small cracks or lines appear on the surface of a painted material. This can happen when folding pre-coated aluminum, where the coating is subjected to stress and strain, causing the paint to...
Mar 27, 2023 | Arrowhead, Arrowhead, Blogs, Project Updates, Technical Information, Vitrabond
Determining the difference between a drained and back-ventilated rainscreen and a pressure-equalized rainscreen cannot be done by visual inspection alone; test results are essential. Some Arrowhead metal cladding rainscreen systems meet both AAMA 508 Pressure...
Mar 21, 2023 | Blogs, Education, Market Intelligence, Product News, Technical Information, Vitraplate, Vitraplate
1. Where can I find non-combustible cladding in stock, “ready to ship”? Fairview Architectural manufacturs Vitraplate® pre-finished 3mm(1/8″) solid aluminum in USA, and maintains inventory of coil, ready to coat, with lead times as low as 4 weeks....
Mar 20, 2023 | Blogs, Featured, Finishes, Market Intelligence, Product News, Project News, Project Updates, Projects, Vitrabond, Vitrabond
(This article was originally published on www.FLSustainability.com) In Southeast Washington D.C., a site formerly owned by CSX has been developed into a unique urban complex designed by R2L:Architects. The three buildings feature Vitrabond® aluminum composite panels...
Mar 17, 2023 | Arrowhead, Blogs, Product News, RapidWrap CI, Technical Information, Vitrabond
The choice between using polyiso and mineral wool insulation depends on a variety of factors, including the specific application, cost, environmental concerns, and building codes. RapidWrapCI is a continuous insulation system manufactured by Fairview Architectural...
Mar 16, 2023 | Arrowhead, Blogs, Product News, Technical Information
Non-sequential cladding installation is a method of installing exterior cladding on a building that does not require the installation of each panel in a specific sequence. Instead, the panels can be installed in any order, making the installation process more flexible...
