The industry prepares for Silicone-Modified Polyester (SMP) finishes

Differences between SMP and PVDF finishes I think we can all agree, the business environment has changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, …

Grenfell Tower Fire (London, England) – The Use of ACM and Code Requirements

Laminators Incorporated wants to send our sincerest condolences to all involved in the recent tragedy of the fire located at the Grenfell Tower residential apartment …

Importance of Using Tested ACM Systems

What is testing? What is the purpose of testing? What are the steps to conducting testing? Why is standardized testing important? What standardized testing performance …

The Impact of Thermal Conductivity on Building Enclosure Durability

When choosing building materials, do you factor in the climate? Does it get really cold? Really hot? Frequent rain storms? Or snow storms? Analyzing the …

Class A Office Projects

Written By: Mike Mantione, Architectural Building Products, NY To keep up with increased competition from new Class A office projects and to reposition themselves for …

Oil Canning in Metal Roof and Metal Wall Systems

Ever wonder what causes oil canning and how it can be minimized? Oil canning in metal is usually seen as waviness or buckling across the …