The BILCO Co.’s thermally broken smoke vent has a frame and cover that minimize heat transfer and the effects of condensation. To reduce temperature transfer, it has an element of low conductivity between interior and exterior surfaces of its cover and frame. Thermally broken components dampen vibration and minimize noise.
Whether it is long-span architectural panels, high-visibility building facades, or precision-engineered roof systems, panel flatness, structural integrity, and aesthetics all depend on one critical...
Once a staple of historic handcrafted European architecture, batten seam metal roofing is reemerging as a fashionable choice in today’s construction market. Blending time-tested...
After 32 years as the director of research and engineering at the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), W. Lee Shoemaker, Ph. D, P.E., will...
Do not rely on performance claims alone when evaluating structural steel intumescent coatings. Ask about the test standards and verify third-party validation. It is...