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...
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...
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...
Sep 4, 2023 | Arrowhead, Blogs, Education, Finishes, Market Intelligence, Product News, Project News, Vitrabond, Vitraplate
As the school year begins, explore a curated selection of standout school projects designed to inspire. From cutting-edge modern designs to timeless architectural classis, each project showcases the remarkable versatility of metal cladding solutions. 1. East Shore...
Aug 9, 2023 | Blogs, Finishes, Vitrabond, Vitrabond, Vitraplate
Architects are tasked with finding the perfect finish for their projects. With the right finish, you can create a unique and striking look that will really make your project stand out from the rest. At Fairview, we have helped architects develop some of the most...
Jun 24, 2023 | Blogs, Featured, Market Intelligence, Technical Information, Vitrabond, Vitraplate
It can sometimes feel as though we are programmed to think that bigger is better and the more features you have the better a product is. But is that also the case for paint coating systems? We strip back the layers on this topic below to reveal what the differences...
