Art meets science: Roof replacements
(01/07/2025)
Roof construction has evolved beyond simple waterproofing. Learn how modern roofing integrates building science, sustainability, and engineering to meet today's performance demands.
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Since roll-formed and laser-welded steel methodology is relatively new for curtain walls, this article addresses three relevant inaccuracies as they relate to Canada’s snow-laden winters, subarctic temperatures, and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental...
Architectural zinc roofing considerations
(05/23/2019)
Proper specification, design, and installation of a zinc roof can provide an esthetically appealing, cost-effective, durable system capable of lasting for up to 80 years. To realize the full potential of a zinc roof,...
The Canadian Coalition for Construction Steel says potential “safeguard measures” affecting imports from other trading partners could severely disrupt the construction industry in Canada.
Copper’s antimicrobial properties
(10/19/2014)
When an architect, designer, or specifier is asked what characteristics of copper they are drawn to, the answers can be intriguing. Some might mention the natural colour—from the bare, polished, salmon colour of new...
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