CAN ULC-S102 is a comparative measurement of flame spread and smoke development of a given material. The results of the material are compared with fiber-cement board and natural red oak, two materials which have become the standards. The testing helps

Weathered and aged metals are often desired for their warm, rich tones and surface textures. Architectural rust is no exception, but there are often concerns with decomposition, weight, and changes in color.

What elements of design impact the way metal surfaces receive light? Texture, gloss, and the panel profile itself. A lot of visual interest can be achieved via the shadow lines and glint created by corrugations as they interact with light,

Custom interior finishes focus on the intersection between craft and design, breaking away from the banal to create something meaningful and beautiful. Because we experience interior spaces so intimately, color, texture, and gloss all play a significant role in our

Often the unsung heroes of buildings, soffits are, at their core, a functional and critical building element. With so many materials available today, what should be considered when designing or choosing a soffit material? We developed four major considerations to

One of the true limitations of metal paints and coatings is the inability to truly capture the romantic and dynamic movement of light off metal. But a new surfacing technology is allowing design to embrace the innate glamour of metal’s