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Mule Hide Nailer-T and extruded fascia products for protection and design versatility
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (250+ words) Low-slope roofing manufacturer Mule Hide has expanded its edge metal product line for use with single-ply, modified bitumen, built-up roofing (BUR), and metal roofing systems. Nailer-T replaces nailers at the roof perimeter, increasing the roof's structural integrity and protecting the…...
A Matter of Trust: Contractors Weigh in on Daylighting Systems
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (134+ words) Contractors place their trust in rooftop systems that provide brilliant, diffused daylight to interior spaces with easy installation and a high level of leak-free reliability. As a general contractor for 30 years, Jonas Yoder, owner of JY Construction, has installed many…...
Metal Doors are as Versatile as Metal Buildings
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (239+ words) Metal buildings are regularly specified for a wide variety of building types. From cold storage to industrial and commercial applications, as well as residential, metal buildings can meet the durability, functionality, and aesthetic demands of almost any project. Due to…...
S-5! Introduces New Clamp For T-Shaped Metal Roofs
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (154+ words) S-5! has introduced its new S-5-T clamp for attaching a wide range of rooftop accessories to T-shaped metal roof profiles. The S-5-TH, where "h" stands for hinge, is a non-penetrating clamp designed specifically for solar PV and lighter-duty attachments, such as…...
Long Bay: The Clear-Span Solution Contractors Can Count On
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (903+ words) This story is about real performance in the field. Every Long Bay" project reflects what happens when precision engineering meets practical construction needs: efficient installation, dependable scheduling and lasting results that help contractors build with confidence. Ask any contractor what…...
Project Focus: Hawkeye Parking Ramp, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (306+ words) At the heart of the University of Iowa's west campus, the new Hawkeye Parking Ramp provides more than just 983 parking spaces; it establishes a dynamic architectural presence. Designed by Shive-Hattery and built by Conlon Construction, the ramp is distinguished by…...
Project Focus: Marquette University Wellness + Helfaer Recreation Facility, Milwaukee, Wisc.
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (582+ words) At Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisc. , EXTECH's KINETICWALL takes on an entirely different expression'as environmental art. Installed in the new Wellness + Helfaer Recreation Facility, the 515 m2 (5, 538-sf) feature wall serves as both a landmark and a healing instrument. Designed in collaboration…...
Meet Metal Forming, Where Architectural Fabricators Find the Right Solutions
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (1258+ words) For almost 30 years, Metal Forming has delivered innovation, reliability, and service excellence to the metal fabrication industry. Our portfolio includes a comprehensive range of architectural machines designed to enhance precision, speed, and safety while giving fabricators the confidence to take…...
How Advanced PSA Tapes Support Commercial Roofing Performance
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (283+ words) Advanced PSA tapes are proving to be more than simple sealants; they are engineered performance materials designed to meet the extreme environmental and operational challenges of today's construction landscape. In metal building construction, where thermal cycling, vibration, and water ingress…...
Preventing Slips and Falls With Non-Slip Metal Flooring
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (517+ words) Falls, slips, and trips made up 39. 2 percent of all construction fatalities in 2023. In addition to endangering employees, slip-and-fall incidents create financial burdens for companies. Within the United States, the medical compensation associated with falls is an estimated $70 billion annually. Injured…...