Tricky architectural details abound on this project in Canada using our shingles and accessories. If you have a turret or dome or a hybrid like this with details and dormers,…
Metals & Materials
Zinc shingles for roof and wall
Zinc is a temperamental metal that requires a bit of know-how to install, but once armed with that information, you can make magic happen! One of the great things about…
Copper Shingle Dome for the Jewish Museum of Florida
We had the privilege of engineering and manufacturing the materials and assisting with the design for the beautiful dome cresting the Jewish Museum of Florida. We also reengineered, reinforced and…
Bronze for architectural envelope applications
In 5000 BC, arsenic was traded for tin as an additive to copper to create a newer, stronger alloy with innumerable applications. Back then, roofs and walls were made of…
Terne roofs for homes in historic districts
For those who live in historic districts, it can prove difficult to find materials and systems compliant to codes. Our terne material is perfect for most of these applications. This…
Rustic horizontal metal panels near the ocean
This beautiful private residence in Watermill, NY sits back a mere thousand feet or so from Mecox Bay right on the Atlantic. Since this building was so close to salt…
Terne defined and why it makes sense for your next project
We are a supplier of historic terne material. Terne has been out of United States production for several years now leaving communities with historic architecture without any resources. Additional to…
Terne is tin over stainless steel
What is tinned stainless steel and what does it do?The bilateral electrolytic coated tin layer (100% tin) has two primary functions: Patina formation (eventual homogeneous matte-grey surface) Soft-soldering ability supported…
Features of titanium for architecture
Titanium is one of the most prestigious metals possible for roof and wall. Available in a number of grades and alloys, Titanium is classified by its corrosion resistance, ductility, and…
Metal roof and wall options for buildings next to salt water
The more corrosive the environment, the harder it gets to find appropriate building solutions. If you live on the coast, you know this well. Answers seem also to be in…