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Louisville, KY - Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp., a premier manufacturer of metal construction products, is committed to improving the environment and the company’s impact on it. It starts with being a strong voice for sustainable design and construction, which they back up in a number of ways.

Pittsburgh, PA - When it comes to retrofit metal wall and roof systems, the attachment of the new roofing and cladding to the existing surfaces is everything! You have to use the right fasteners and fastening systems for the job, and you have to know they’ll hold. Fortunately, Triangle Fastener Corporation has the information you need and can provide expert technical assistance to help ensure even the most complex retrofit roof and wall projects come off without a hitch.

Winsted, CT - A properly installed lightning protection system safeguards a business structurally and also protects property, inventory, electronic equipment and personnel from the destructive forces of lightning. As a recognized industry leader, East Coast Lightning Equipment specializes in lightning protections systems for virtually any type of structures.

Fairfax, MN - When it comes to bifold and hydraulic doors, and custom designer doors representing both types, there’s no greater authority than Schweiss Doors. And when it comes to learning about all three types of doors, and seeing examples of both typical installations and amazing one-of-a-kind applications, there's no better place to go than to the company's website.

London, ON - Alcotex® Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) is a premier choice for exterior cladding that is designed to maximize the beauty of structures while providing a sustainable product to prolong a building's life. Alcotex® ACM continues to grow in popularity due the product's many benefits, which include design flexibility, light weight and a vast choice of high-performance finishes.

Moundridge, KS - MicroMetl is the nation’s largest independent manufacturer of accessories for commercial heating and cooling equipment. Recent changes in its product mix put MicroMetl in a position where major advancements had to be considered for its production process if the company wanted to remain competitive. For help with that process, the company turned to The Bradbury Group.

Curves are a popular design element on construction projects of all types, and Flex-Ability Concepts has led the way in offering products that allow the creation of curved walls, arches, domes and any other undulating feature that designers can imagine. Their Video Library shows designers, contractors and building owners some of the many possibilities that can be achieved.

The year was 2020. The roadways were deserted, curbside pick-up became the norm and most goods were just one click away. The COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumer spending habits so much, e-commerce business jumped 32% that year alone, accelerating economic growth by nearly two years, according to eMarketer data. With all those packages arriving at doorsteps came the need for more distribution centers

As a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall cladding, ceilings, perimeter edge metal, and accessories, ATAS International furthers their commitment to the industry by educating architects and designers as an American Institute Of Architects/Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) continuing education provider.

More homeowners are choosing metal roofing for their home...and for good reasons: Durable and protective against climate extremes, sustainable and energy efficient, stylish and long lasting are just a few of its benefits. But not all metal roofing is created equal. The category actually consists of a wide range of different alloy types–all of which offer a variety of characteristics, costs and advantages–making it important for homeowners who are considering a new metal roof to understand their options.

An essential component of almost any building is insulation and rFOIL Reflective Insulation, manufactured by Covertech Flexible Packaging, offers patented and proven products specifically designed for metal building systems, post-frame construction, metal roof and wall retrofits and a variety of other applications.

Bringing design visions to reality is now easier than ever with MorinBIM, the new BIM design tool from Morin, a Kingspan Group Company. The tool connects users with the company’s extensive library of BIM objects and digital content, and enables that content to be seamlessly integrated into the user’s building design models in just a few short steps.

ADVANCED Architectural Sheet Metal & Supply has earned an outstanding reputation as a supplier of metal roof panels and rain accessory products like gutters and downspouts. With decades of experience, the Shelby, Michigan-based manufacturer has a legion of satisfied customers.

For contractors interested in a faster, safer way to install metal building insulation, Thermal Design offers its innovative AutoCeil™ automated insulation system.

Graffiti and vandalism through the intentional spray painting of words, symbols or messages on buildings is a problem not only in America's largest cities, but oftentimes in small towns and rural municipalities too. It can often be found covering the sides and backs of buildings, accessible through alleyways or service corridors, and sometimes too, right out in front, for all the world to see. Fortunately, metal claddings finished with Sherwin-Williams coatings are protected not only from nature's elements such as sun and rain, but from disfiguring graffiti too.

Viewing a completed project from top to bottom, inside and out, is a great way to see the overall design, the products that were used and the quality of the work that was done. Chief Buildings, a leading manufacturer of custom building systems, makes this possible through numerous project videos that are featured on the company's website.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is a video worth? In the case of the MTX metal roofing material handling system by PanelClad, it's invaluable. The ingenuity of the product and how exactly it works is difficult to fully appreciate without seeing it in action. Fortunately, PanelClad has it covered.

R-Boost™ from American Buildings Company (ABC) is an economical roof insulation solution, designed to work with ABC's Standing Seam 360 roof system, that achieves the increased levels of thermal performance the latest codes demand.

For most homeowners and building owners, renovation projects can be exciting, but also stress-inducing. Putting a new metal roof on a home or building is a major expense. So is new metal siding or cladding. And the larger the job, the greater the cost. One of the biggest fears, especially for homeowners, is not loving the finished result....or worse yet, hating it! Thanks to programs like the Color Visualizer, available on the Sheffield Metals website, customers don't have to "trust" that they'll like something; they can see exactly what their project is going to look like before they spend a dime.

On January 25, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order with the intent of strengthening "Buy American" provisions. Around the same time, Lorin Industries, a leader in the production of coil anodized aluminum, announced that it continues to manufacture its products exclusively in the U.S.A.