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...
Economics of Aluminum in the U.S. Building Industry
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...
Vitraplate® Non-Combustible Aluminum Façade Materials
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...
The Impact of the 2022 NYC Building Code on Exterior Wall Assemblies: A Proposed Solution
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...
Case Study: The Stella, New Rochelle, NY
The Stella in New Rochelle, NY is a 27-story mixed-use high-rise development designed by Beyer Blinder Belle architects. Based in the heart of downtown NY, the aim of the development was to combine affordable residential housing with a large ground-floor commercial space. Â
