Should Metal Panel Cladding Have Welded Corners?
Many of you may not know this but in my early metal fabricating career I was a certified welder in the architectural metals industry. We made all sorts of custom products, using mostly non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, brass, bronze, and stainless steel. One of...
Understanding the LEED Green Building Rating System for Metal Cladding Material
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system was developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1998 to provide third-party verification that a building project has reached LEED Certification. There are four levels of...
Top Fire-Resistant Aluminum Composite Panel Brands in the USA: A Comparison
The global adoption of aluminum composite panels (ACPs) for exterior and interior cladding is rapidly accelerating within the construction market. Architects and consumers alike find it difficult to transition away from this versatile material to any clear...
Timeless Woodgrain Exterior Facades: Durable and Elegant Cladding Solutions
Timber finishes offer timeless elegance, maintaining their popularity year after year, unlike other architectural trends. Advances in manufacturing have introduced realistic faux woodgrain finishes on metal cladding, achieving such high standards that these finishes...
