Notes from the Factory Floor
Practical reading on fire ratings, coating systems, color matching and installation — written by the people who actually make the panels.
Practical reading on fire ratings, coating systems, color matching and installation — written by the people who actually make the panels.
Both ratings make a panel "fire-rated" — but they perform very differently in a real fire. A 5-minute read that explains mineral content, test standards and when each is the right specification.
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Coating choice drives warranty length, color stability and total cost. A practical comparison from the chemists who run our three-roller precision coater.
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Two common ACP installation methods, compared for visual effect, weather sealing, maintenance and cost. With recommendations by building type.
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Ultra-wide panels mean fewer joints and faster install — but they need careful handling. We cover transport, fabrication and design considerations.
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A walk through chemosynthesis, precision coating and lamination lines — and the small choices that decide whether a panel survives 20 years outdoors.
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