Challenges Matching Unique Colors Like Purple and Magenta As detailed in “Challenges Matching Popular Latex Paint Colors”,  interior / exterior grade acrylic-latex paint finishes are frequently chosen for an exterior architectural façade, requiring them to be matched in an architectural finish coating system suitable for long term exterior exposure. This is challenging since the primers, …

Challenges Matching Popular Latex Paint Colors As a manufacturer of Aluminum Composite Material (ACM / MCM) and pre-finished Aluminum Plate custom color matching is part of everyday business.  Often times, exterior grade acrylic-latex paint finishes are chosen for an exterior architectural façade because of their appealing color range and numerous options within color families.  As …

Architects, project managers, and other industry professionals have the responsibility of designing beautiful structures that function flawlessly while still protecting the safety and welfare of the building occupants. In recent years, several high-rise building fires in other areas of the world have underscored the importance of understanding the fire performance rating of exterior wall cladding …

It probably comes as no surprise to learn that aluminum wall cladding is one of the most popular materials in the construction industry. Across the United States and Canada, countless commercial buildings feature aluminum wall cladding products and system assemblies in the exterior design. Not only does aluminum add a modern aesthetic to even the …

Alfrex FR Metal Composite Material is fully tested and certified for use in the USA and Canada per IBC International Building Code requirements for MCM wall panels. It meets the stringent requirements of the ICC-ES (International Code Council Evaluation Service) Acceptance Criteria AC-25 and is backed up by ICC product evaluation report ESR-4566 including California ...

A rapid revitalization is underway in Atlanta’s Upper Westside, an area historically characterized by industrial manufacturing, warehouses, and rail lines.  Anchoring this transformation is The Works, an expansive 80-acre mixed use development blending office space, residential living, retail, and dining - while preserving the district’s historical industrial character. Guided by the vision of Selig Developments ...

Alfrex is proud to announce the completion of a full-scale wall façade inside its Buford, Georgia plant integrating both Alfrex 4mm thick MCM and Alfrex 3mm thick pre-finished solid aluminum plate side-by-side on the same wall plane.  Utilizing Altech Panel Systems’ Accu-Trac DS rainscreen system, a seamless installation was achieved highlighting a variety of finishes and ...

The West Village Towers project in downtown Calgary is a rising complex of three interconnected high-rise towers designed to reflect the natural beauty of the nearby Rocky Mountains and Bow River.  Also known as “The Hat @ West Village”, when completed, it will be the tallest multi-residential mixed-use project in downtown Calgary – occupying an ...