Metal Buildings

News, tips and product information pertaining to metal building manufacturers and builders.

AkzoNobel develops solution for aluminum applications, meets AAMA 2604 specifications

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

AkzoNobel – the largest global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals – has announced the availability of a new silicone-modified polyester coating solution for aluminum. Designed for spray application to aluminum, CERAM-A-STAR E is a … Read more »

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There’s more to plane hangar doors than what you may realize

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher
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- By Sharon Thatcher, Rural Builder magazine – Many people who fly for a hobby would like to take their planes home with them, and increasingly they are. Whether they’re building a personal hangar on a rural piece of property, … Read more »

Posted in Doors & Windows, Featured News, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal Buildings, Post Frame, Products, RB May 2013, Rural Builder Magazine | Tagged Cool-Air, FoldTite, hangar doors | Leave a comment

Hangar door tips for builders
: Some pointers for proper installation of 
plane hangar doors

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

- By Sharon Thatcher, Rural Builder magazine – Ag and aviation doors are not created equally Builders who think that one-size-fits-all for both markets would be making a mistake. David Coolman, owner of Cool-Air/FoldTite Systems, offers pointers on how to properly … Read more »

Posted in Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal Buildings, Post Frame, Post Frame Products, RB May 2013, Rural Builder Magazine | Tagged Cool-Air, FoldTite Systems, hangar doors | Leave a comment

NBS introduces new hybrid metal building open-web rafter system

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Waterloo, Ind. – Nucor Building Systems, a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered metal building systems, is pleased to announce the expansion of its framing system product line to include Nucor TrussFrame, a hybrid metal building open-web rafter system. Nucor TrussFrame combines … Read more »

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F+W Trade Division gives Red Cross donation for Project Sandy

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

The Trade Division at F+W Media has donated $2,240 to the American Red Cross through its Project Sandy effort. F+W Media, owners of Rural Builder, Frame Building News, Metal Roofing Magazine and other Trade and special interest properties, established a … Read more »

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Modified grain bins from Sukup Mfg Co providing unique homes to Haitians

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher
One of the communities of Safe T Homes® at the Village of Hope in Haiti. - Photo supplied by Global Compassion Network

Grain bins supplied by Sukup Manufacturing Co. are being distributed by a global relief organization to serve as uniquely modified homes for displaced families in Haiti. The modified grain bins, called Safe T Homes, are being distributed by Global Compassion … Read more »

Posted in Construction Industry News, Energy Efficiency, Featured News, Green Building, Green Products, Green Projects, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal building systems, Metal Buildings, Products, Rural Builder Green, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News, Sustainability | Tagged Global Compassion Network, grain bins, metal building, Safe T Home, Sukup Manufacturing, Village of Hope | Leave a comment

Wisconsin “Made in America” building products

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

A.J. Manufacturing – Doors & Windows1217 Oak Street Bloomer, WI Phone: 800-328-9448 Email: info@ajdoor.comWebsite: http://ajdoor.com Extrutech Plastics – Wall & Ceiling Panels5902 W. Custer St., Manitowoc, WI 54220Phone: 920-684-9650Website: www.epiplastics.com   RETURN TO MAP . . .  

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Florida “Made in America” building products

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Allied Steel Buildings2901 West Cypress Creek RdSuite 125Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Email: info@alliedbuildings.comPhone:1 (877) 99-STEEL | 1 (877) 997-8335International Phone: 001 954 590 4297Fax:1 (877) 997-8336Website: AlliedBuildings.com   RETURN TO MAP

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Iowa “Made in America” building products

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

1015 32nd Ave. WestSpencer, Iowa  51301Phone: 800-360-6467Fax: 800-361-3452www.mwicomponents.com RETURN TO MAP . . .

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Illinois “Made in America” building products

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Maze Nails100 Church Street Peru, IL 61354 Ph: 815-223-8290 | 800-435-5949 Fax: 815-223-7585 www.mazenails.com Richards-Wilcox600 S. Lake St.Aurora, IL 60506800-253-5668www.richardwilcox.com RETURN TO MAP . . .

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