A compound in Buffalo once considered a tear-down. A bridge that almost collapsed in its first month but is now a defining landmark known worldwide. It seems the best aesthetic architecture always has a story attached.
- Jun 15 Tue 2021 10:48
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5 OF OUR FAVORITE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AESTHETIC ARCHITECTURE DESIGNS
A compound in Buffalo once considered a tear-down. A bridge that almost collapsed in its first month but is now a defining landmark known worldwide. It seems the best aesthetic architecture always has a story attached.
- Jun 15 Tue 2021 10:36
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5 TYPES OF CORROSION YOU (PROBABLY) DON’T KNOW ABOUT
As a design engineer, corrosion is something you’re always watching out for when working with metal. And while you’re likely already familiar with several types of corrosion -- pitting, edge creep, exposure due to damage/scratches, etc. -- there are a lot of lesser-known variations you’d be wise to brush up on.
- Jun 04 Fri 2021 14:09
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METAL MOULDINGS ARE ALL AROUND YOU (+ WHERE THEY SHOULD BE)
Mouldings are one of those architectural design elements that can catch your eye without you even knowing it. If they were removed, designs would look incomplete and unfinished. This is especially true when it comes to metal trim.
- Jun 04 Fri 2021 13:55
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4 ROLL FORMED STEEL SHAPES YOU CAN'T (OR SHOULDN'T) MAKE ANY OTHER WAY
As a roll forming company, naturally we enjoy educating you on the benefits of roll forming: flexibility, durability, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability for a variety of industrial and commercial applications. While there certainly are some products that can be produced effectively through press braking, stamping, or extrusion processes, certain shapes where flat sheet is the raw material are best made through roll forming.
- May 24 Mon 2021 14:27
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HOW TO COPE A MOULDING? EASY -- TRY SEAMLESS BASEBOARDS & MORE
Architects are often frustrated when they see a finished installation of trim mouldings that have unsightly gaps. But what if you didn't have to cope or miter baseboard, and could buy pre-fabricated outside corners and coped inside corners straight from the factory? This is possible with our newly launched metal trim package -- ReveaLine.
- May 24 Mon 2021 14:15
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GALVANIZED STEEL VS. STAINLESS STEEL IN ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
Galvanized steel and stainless steel are big in construction circles -- but what about architecture and interior design? Depending on the aesthetics you crave for your next design, either one can make a very specific visual impact.
- May 20 Thu 2021 11:01
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INSIDE PEEK AT STEEL DOOR FRAME COMPONENT MANUFACTURING
Metal manufacturing is fascinating because it’s always getting better. Take steel doors and frames -- today’s manufacturers can produce doors that are not only simple to customize and paint, but also will last a lifetime.
- May 20 Thu 2021 11:01
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HOW U CHANNEL TRIM MOULDING COMPLETES WIRE MESH & ARCHITECTURAL PANELS
A great roll formed steel U channel can do wonders for your project’s cost- and time-effectiveness. That’s why we created MeshTrim.
- May 17 Mon 2021 10:56
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ROLL FORMING DESIGN GUIDE FOR END DISTORTION & SPRINGBACK COMPENSATION
Roll forming is the most cost-effective way to achieve continuous production of complex shapes with multiple bends. But even we admit it’s not a perfect system. There are two particular quirks of roll forming that engineers must understand and accept before committing to the process: end flare and springback.
- May 17 Mon 2021 10:38
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WHAT GOES INTO ROLL FORMED C & U CHANNEL PRICES?
To manufacturers, a channel is one of the most simplistic shapes on earth. This helps explain why channels are a commodity product -- they’re easy to make and extremely functional. As simple as a roll formed channel is, understanding C and U channel price factors is a little more complicated.
- May 12 Wed 2021 10:44
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5 USES FOR METAL PICTURE RAIL MOULDINGS TO KICK-START YOUR CREATIVE
DIYers on Pinterest and other websites have been devising fun ways to use picture rails in interior design for years. But when are commercial and high-end residential designers going to catch up?
- May 12 Wed 2021 10:38
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5 DECORATIVE METAL TRIM IDEAS FOR FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
From home decor to a growing number of commercial applications, decorative metal trim is setting trends in a variety of environments. It’s a great way to create a high-end look with a relatively small amount of material.