It’s hard to believe, but we’re still seeing buildings designed and built without gutters. Take a look at this two-and-a-half-year-old building—already riddled with water damage at the base, peeling paint,…
Wow. Things are stressful and tumultuous lately, aren’t they? The world is chaotic, your inbox is overflowing, and you’re probably one bad email away from dramatically sighing into the abyss.…
Restoring historic buildings is more than a technical task—it’s a responsibility to preserve history and ensure its legacy endures. While many restoration projects prioritize aesthetics, a truly successful restoration balances…
If you’ve ever worked with a German (or just tried to schedule a meeting with one), you’ve probably learned that being late is not an option—it’s a foreign concept. There’s…
Choosing Every Knob and Screw Will Drive You Crazy Building or renovating a high-end property should be an exciting journey—but for many owners, it quickly turns into an exhausting exercise…
Tin-clad stainless steel, or Terne as it is known in the industry, is a versatile, historically significant roofing and cladding material. However, if you’ve ever tried painting it, you’ve likely…
In the world of architecture, creativity knows no bounds. Consider the sweeping forms of the Dragonfly Pavilion in Singapore or the less-renowned swooping rooflines of the Kansai International Airport’s Terminal…
Architects are the visionaries behind the structures that shape our world. But without the right resources and technical insights, even the most brilliant designs can falter in execution. In Germany,…
As wildfires rage with increasing frequency and severity, safeguarding homes and buildings against fire damage has become an urgent priority. At Spengler Industries, we believe in providing durable, fire-resistant roofing…
Architecture has always been about more than bricks and mortar—it’s a storyteller, whispering secrets of the past to future generations. One of the most fascinating traditions in historic architecture is…