EDITOR'S NOTE

  • Cause For Celebration

    I was that atypical kid who always liked going back to school as the summer wound down. In addition to the social aspects and the opportunity to burn off some energy playing sports, I enjoyed learning new things. I think that’s why I take pleasure working in the magazine business. I’m constantly...

     

NEW PRODUCTS

  • Priceless Green Header

    The Priceless Green Header for doors and window openings from SCAFCO’s Priceless Steel Products reduces labor and installation costs by 75 percent. Its pre-cut assembly reduces waste; no cutting of stud flanges or welding is required.

     
  • Parkade Solution

    Parkade Solution from Cambridge Architectural offers combinations of tension-attachment hardware and metal fabric for specification in parking structures. The recyclable mesh allows daylight and air to pass through while providing the benefits of a closed structure and reducing the need for exhaust...

     
  • MetalWoodz Aluminum Sheets

    MetalWoodz by Moz Designs combines the strength and formability of aluminum with the natural look of wood. MetalWoodz are aluminum sheets that are hand-etched with a fine- or coarse-grain pattern in a series of color gradations. The material can be fabricated into column covers, wall weaves and...

     
  • The 800 and 900 Series Roll-Up Door

    U.S. Door & Building Components has created the 800 and 900 Series of roll-up doors to endure heavy motorized traffic. The models feature easily replaceable 3-inch curved or flat slats made from a minimum of 22-gauge hot-dipped galvanized steel.

     
  • Dynamix Black 30C933

    The Shepherd Color Co.’s Dynamix Black 30C933 is an inorganic stir-in color pigment that can achieve complete dispersion in five minutes. The pigment is not restricted in application because it is compatible with solvent and waterborne coatings systems. It achieves consistent color when added at...

     
  • 600 Series

    MeTecno USA has completed its 600 Series metal wall and roof panels that feature a mineral-wool core. The series includes two fire-rated versions, the 640 FR and 660 FR, and two sound-reduction versions, the 640 QT and 660 QT. The panels provide weather protection, insulation, sound absorption and...

     
  • Heavy Gage Edge Trim System

    Red Bud Industries’ new Heavy Gage Edge Trim System can take up to 2 inches per side from coils at a maximum thickness of 1/2 inch. Its floating-head design tracks the strip as it is trimmed. The system also includes motorized clearance and penetration adjustments.

     
  • SSQ Roof-Panel Machine

    New Tech Machinery's SSQ multi-profile, portable, roof-panel machine features a variety of new equipment, including tools for quicker profile changes, an offset rail-alignment system and quick-remove covers. It can be operated with a gas or electric motor.

     
  • E-Z Steel Framing System

    Triad has developed the E-Z Steel Framing System for light-gauge, steel wall panel production. The integrated system allows customers to use the fastening method of their choice—weld, rivet, clinch or nail—with a variety of tools including the Steel Clipper and E-Z Steel Framing Table.

     
  • Santa Fe Insulated Metal Wall Panels

    Metl-Span’s Santa Fe insulated metal wall panels feature a heavy embossed texture that mimics the look of masonry stucco finish. The durable metal facings, which are available in a variety of sizes and styles, will not crack, flake or deteriorate from water intrusion.

     
  • UNA-CLAD Series 1200 Wall Panel System

    Firestone Metal Products’ UNA-CLAD Series 1200 aluminum composite wall panel system utilizes the UNA-SEAL foam gasket closure at panel joints to control the impact of wind-driven rain on exterior walls. It also provides easy installation with no exposed fasteners.

     

SAFETY CORNER

  • Eyeing OSHA

    Because of two recent crane catastrophes, the U.S. Congress and state governments are increasing their scrutiny of OSHA regulations.

     

METALMAG'S FEATURED PROJECT

  • Lab of a Different Color

    Oxidized metal panels lend a high-tech aesthetic to the new Natural Science and Engineering Laboratory at the University of Texas at Dallas.

     

PROJECT GALLERY

FORECAST

  • Back to School

    After more than 10 years of solid growth, school construction is entering a couple years of slower growth. The reasons include rising school construction costs, slowing tax receipts and difficulty passing bonds as the economy works through its recessionary pressures. The continuing slowdown in...

     

ERECTOR SET

  • Uncommon Design

    An auto-body shop in Tulsa, Okla., provides mechanical service and an aesthetically pleasing environment.

     

RESIDENTIAL

  • Wrap Artist

    An architect's house in East Hampton, N.Y., features a metal roof and becomes a geometrical work of art.

     

BUILDING GREEN

  • Getting Paid

    With today's challenging business climate, building owners and managers must examine all program areas to reduce operating costs. Poorly insulated roofs, inefficient lighting or overworked HVAC equipment result in higher energy use and money diverted away from core business practices. Implementing...

     

FIELD TECHNIQUES

  • Second Line of Defense

    The definition and types of secondary water barriers that meet the intent of a new Florida law have been the subject of major ongoing discussion.

     

BOOK STACKS

  • Frank O. Gehry Selected Works: 1969 to Today

    This retrospective analysis of Gehry’s work captures the architect’s nuances, including his manipulation of light, shadow and geometry, and his innovative use of materials and cutting-edge technology. The book begins with introductory essays that trace the development of his style, explore the use...

     

INDUSTRY NEWS

  • Architect's Office Earns Certification

    San Antonio-based SoFlo Studios, home to Alamo Architects and OCO Architects, has received LEED Silver certification from the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council. The design studio, which was featured in metalmag’s October 2007 issue, page 106, features the reused metal components of...

     
  • Dues Are Adjusted for MCM Fabricators

    The Glenview, Ill.-based Metal Construction Association has amended its dues for metal-composite-material fabricators whose primary business is serving as an MCM fabricator or installer. Annual dues now are $1,000—the same as for contractors. This allows more regional fabricators to become involved...

     
  • Company Adds Detailing Department

     
  • Manufacturing Plant Is Recognized for Safety

    The Butler Manufacturing’s plant in Visalia, Calif., reached four years without a lost time incident in April. To recognize that achievement, the Kansas City, Mo.- based company hosted a barbecue luncheon for the plant’s 150 associates during which Visalia Mayor Jesus Gamboa read an official...

     
  • Volunteers Participate in Charity Project

    Pleasanton, Calif.-based Simpson Strong-Tie volunteers traveled to the Gulf Coast to be part of the 25th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, which was hosted by Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Simpson Strong- Tie employees joined thousands of other volunteers to build...

     
  • Accreditation Program Is Formed for Metal Buildings

    The International Accreditation Service Inc., Whittier, Calif., has approved accreditation criteria for Inspection Programs for Manufacturers of Metal Building Systems, or AC472. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association, Cleveland, has endorsed the comprehensive program, which is based on the...

     

METAL EDGE

THE LAST WORD

  • Taking the Next Step in Sustainability

    The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Energy Information Administration confirms that buildings are the greatest consumers of energy in the U.S. and consequently create more than 40 percent of greenhouse-gas, or GHG, emissions.

     

OTHER ARTICLES

  • Tech Tools

    Tools to Grow Your Business July-Aug 2008