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Valspar Unveils New Exterior Color Collections

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New research based color palettes created to inspire architects and designers MINNEAPOLIS –  Color matters – it defines cultures, sells products and services, conveys emotion, inspires everything around us and continues to evolve. From there, Valspar refined the themes into sets of palettes that tell an overarching story and help designers...

AceClamp/PMC Authorized To Apply UL Mark To Products

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PLAINVILLE, Conn.  – AceClamp®/PMC Industries has received authorization to apply the UL Mark to its AceClamp® non-penetrating, standing seam metal roof fasteners and solar kits. This stamp of approval indicates a product has passed stringent testing for code requirements and performance. The AceClamp® A2® and Solar Kit and AceCamp® ML and...

Steelscape Announces the Release of New Specialty Finishes Brochure

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Kalama, Washington –  Steelscape announces the release of its new Specialty Finishes brochure highlighting its complete product offer of durable architectural finishes created by an innovative decorative coating technology that transforms metallic coated steel substrates into unique textures and finishes for use in a variety of applications. “We are pleased to...

Caution: watch that impact driver!

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Improper use of impact drivers can lead to paint finish damage and failed connections. –  The Metal Construction Association has developed a technical bulletin on “Proper Tools for Fastening Metal Panels.” In particular, it addresses the improper use of impact drivers. Andrew F. Williams, PE, Director of Codes and Standards for...

2014 idea book – Metal Shingles

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The Idea Book ATAS International Get the performance of metal with a traditional look when choosing tiles, shakes and shingles from ATAS. ATAS offers stone coated, scalloped Northern European and Spanish style tiles. Five shingle options available include Bermuda style shake, wood style shake, a simulated dimensional shingle, a diamond-shaped shingle...

Going green with steel

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– By Sharon Thatcher –Rural builders know that a customer wants a building that serves an intended purpose and doesn’t cost a lot to own. Rarely are they asking for a “life cycle analysis” or demanding LEED compliance. But increasingly there is industry and public pressure to use fewer natural resources...

Metal vs. Mother Nature: Wind-driven rain

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– By Jim Austin – Manufacturers place a heavy emphasis on proper installation to prevent water infiltration even during the worst storms Metal roofing stands up to the forces of nature as well as or better than any type of roofing material and you should know how to sell that benefit...