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NEW PRODUCTS

  • Software Tools Aid in PV Production

    Cognex Corp. has expanded its range of inspection solutions for solar cell manufacturing processes with the VisionPro Solar Toolbox.

     
  • Standing Seam Roof Is Weather Resistant

    Liberty Building Systems has introduced HorizonLine, an architectural standing seam roof, in addition to its current standing seam roof system, LibertyLoc.

     
  • Track Product Is Curvable

    Flex-Ability Concepts has introduced 16-gauge Flex-C Angle, a curvable track product.

     
  • Roof Device Retains Snow

    SnoBlox-SnoJax has introduced SlateGuard, a pre-assembled snow retention device that is a polycarbonate snow guard attached to a 304 stainless-steel strap.

     
  • System Provides Fire Barrier

    The Impasse Curtain Wall Insulation System from Thermafiber provides a fire-protective barrier between the fire source and the curtainwall.

     
  • Insulation Resists Moisture

    MBI Plus Insulation from Owens Corning is a light-density, fibrous glass blanket used with metal building roofs and walls.

     
  • Panel Has Insulating Properties

    Metl-Span has introduced its 7.2 Insul-Rib, which combines a traditional 7.2-inch rib panel with a urethane foam core.

     
  • Spray Foam Combats Cold Weather

    Thermax Wall System from Dow Building Solutions has introduced a cold-weather polyurethane spray foam that cures quickly while offering application control and consistency.

     
  • Roof Insulation Is Stable

    Atlas Roofing Corp. has developed ACFoam-IV polyiso roof insulation.

     
  • Insulation Incorporates Recycled Content

    Many of Knauf Insulation’s products now are made with Ecose technology, which converts rapidly renewable bio-based materials into an inert polymer for greater environmental sustainability.

     
  • Insulation Helps Ease Company Expenses

    After Bill Brian Jensen installed High-R Insulation in the ceiling of Jensen Excavating Co., Story City, Iowa, he saw heating expenses drop up to 30 percent.

     

FORECAST

  • Healthy Outlook

    Health care construction will continue to be one of the highest performing construction markets for 2010.

     

PROJECTS

WALL PANELS

  • tile revival

    More than 18,000 individual, colored stainless steel tiles scale the 240-foot-tall wall of Fifth and Madison in Seattle.

     

RESIDENTIAL

  • Metal Wrap

    A remodeled home in Austin, Texas, is encased in metal.

     

BUILDING GREEN

  • Roof Retrofit

    Retrofitting flat roofs with sloped metal roofs is a concept that is very appropriate for these declining economic times.

     

FIELD TECHNIQUES

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    The Solar Equation

    There are many things to think about before selling and installing a rooftop solar energy system.

     

METAL TECH

  • Fire Protection

    Fire protection requirements are based on a combination of construction type and the end use, in addition to other factors.

     

INDUSTRY NEWS

  • Colors Are Approved

    Englert Inc., Perth Amboy, N.J., has three new colors that are Energy Star-approved: stone white, standard teal and Pacific blue.

     
  • Steel Production Decreases

    The U.S. produced 5.9 million metric tons of crude steel in October 2009, a decrease of 12.4 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the Brussels-based World Steel Association.

     
  • Company Receives Recognition

    ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa., recently has been honored with several awards.

     
  • Incentive Program Boosted

    Memphis, Tenn.-based Liberty Building Systems has improved its Loyalty Pays Program by including cash rebates and more than tripling the amount members can earn toward building credits.

     
  • Energy-efficient Assembly Showcased

    A mock metal and roof assembly was built by University of Tennessee at Knoxville students and showcased at METALCON International last October.

     
  • Life-cycle Assessment Assistance Requested

    The Metal Construction Association, Glenview, Ill., has submitted a Request for Proposals to five Life-cycle assessment consulting firms for their assistance in developing environmental impact data.

     
  • Program Creates Supply Chain

    Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries coil and extrusion coatings group has introduced the PPG Certified Metal Panel Program.

     
  • Brochure Details Warranty

    Indianapolis-based Firestone Building Products has two new brochures about its Red Shield warranty.

     
  • Bulletin Addresses Fire Ventilation

    “Ventilating Attic Fires,” a new resource from the Glenview, Ill.-based Metal Construction Association, offers procedures and tips for ventilating fires in attics with press-formed metal panel roof.

     
  • Blog Maintains Dialogue

    Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Petersen Aluminum Corp. has launched a blog to provide industry news and address topics relating to metal roofing and wall applications.

     
  • BIM Increases in Popularity

    McGraw-Hill Construction’s latest SmartMarket Report reveals that 49 percent of respondents report they are using BIM tools.

     
  • Companies Form Strategic Alliance

    Worthington Industries Inc., Worthington, Ohio, has announced that its metal framing business has formed a strategic alliance with Canada-based Bailey Metal Products Ltd.

     

THE LAST WORD

  • White or Bright

    Advanced coatings for metal roofs not only reflect heat, but preserve the ability to choose colors.

     

OTHER ARTICLES

  • The World of Tomorrow

    Industry Voices Share Their Perspectives on a New Decade

     
  • Come Together

    The new tower at Salem Hospital in Salem, Ore., finds form and function in a metal rain screen system.