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During the summer months, we usually put a layer of sunscreen on to protect our skin from damage and burns, which can contribute to skin cancer. But why do we call it “sunscreen?”

In a previous article it was inferred that not selecting EIFS as the obvious choice was possibly due to its simplicity; it’s just four basic components. 

It is important to establish a continuous air barrier for several reasons. 

Every inch of Washington, D.C.-based International Spy Museum was designed and constructed to capture the essence of espionage, secrecy and intrigue. Products help contribute to the intensive, quiet and focused feeling that permeates the space.

“Cost-effective”, “Preventative” and “Maintenance” are all common buzz-words used in the construction industry, and while the terminology is understood, few really understand how to make “cost-effective preventative maintenance” a reality for their facility.

For more than 70 years, Florida has been the destination for the Atlanta Braves Spring Training. The new North Port location in Sarasota County gives the team a 30-year lease on a purpose-built facility that mimics its home at Georgia's SunTrust Park. Built on 80 acres of previously vacant land, the new complex was designed by Fawley Bryant Architects (FBA) to create a state-of-the-art, comfortable and fun environment for players, fans and year-round events.

McElroy Metal and Indiana-based Borkholder Buildings built an award-winning net-zero home that utilizes a metal roofing profile to host solar laminate panels.