Project Profiles
Old warehouse gets new lease on life
By Anna Lockhart. Designers transformed this abandoned warehouse property into a modern new office space for the next generation. Nestled in a tight lot in Bellingham, Washington, the Gaston Bay Building was in need of renovation, but there were serious restrictions on what changes could be made. Locked ...
Polyiso proves its power on the roof
By PIMA. From enduring high winds to delivering high performance, this insulation keeps rising to the challenge. When it comes to commercial roofing, performance isn’t optional; it’s mission critical. In a world where buildings must do more with less, insulation has become a quiet workhorse behind every energy-efficient, code-compliant structure. ...
Absolute Construction creates “15-Year DaVinci Anniversary Home”
By DaVinci Roofscapes. For these homeowners, DaVinci delivered the perfect combination of performance and aesthetics. After installing DaVinci® Roofscapes products on homes throughout Texas, Kansas and Missouri for the past 15 years, the team at Absolute Construction is celebrating with the dedication of a “15-Year DaVinci Anniversary Home.” The project home, belonging ...
Absolute Construction showcases “15-Year DaVinci Anniversary Home”
Absolute Construction, a top-tier roofing solutions company serving Texas, Kansas and Missouri homeowners, has identified the Donald and Susanne Gilmore re-roofing project as its “15-Year DaVinci Anniversary Home.” Located in Flower Mound, TX, the 6,000-square-foot French Colonial style home has just received a new DaVinci Multi-Width Slate composite roof in ...
Project profile: Cato-Meridian Schools
By Carlisle SynTec Systems Learn why this New York school put their trust in Carlisle’s FleeceBACK® EPDM. In upstate New York, due East of Rochester, sits a town called Cato. This picturesque town is over two hundred years old and is known for “scenic, rolling drumlins separated by tranquil lakes, ...
A fresh slate in the French Quarter
By READYSLATE®. Historic charm meets modern innovation atop a local icon. In a neighborhood where every corner tells a story, even a supermarket roof has something to say. In the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, where wrought iron balconies, gas lamps and cobblestone streets set the tone, Rouses Market ...
Down the Rabbit Hole of design
By Anna Lockhart. Designing and executing a building project spanning over 50,000 square feet is no easy task. But the Metal Sales team was up to the challenge! In designing and building what would become the luxury Rabbit Hole Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, the architects and brand owner chose ...
Station 38 ushers in a new era
By Anna Lockhart. This California fire station is tiny, but mighty! Nestled in a compact corner lot in what is now the city center of Folsom, California, is Fire Station 38, a station originally built with the intention of serving a much smaller population. Back in the 1980s, when ...
A steel-lined skyline: Spokane apartment boasts unique facade
By Anna Lockhart. Using coated corrugated metal siding, this apartment building’s design pulls inspiration from an unlikely source. Editor’s note: This case study originally appeared in Metal Construction News.This is a summary of the article. For the residents of the Boxcar Apartments, the name of their building is ...
Project profile: Chicago Botanic Garden
By Carlisle SynTec Systems. Learn how the A-1 Roofing Company used Sure-Flex® PVC to restore a living landmark in Glencoe, Illinois. In 1890, the Chicago Horticultural Society was founded. At its core was the idea that “the city of Chicago was incorporated with the Latin words Urbs in Horto, meaning ...
