April 14, 2026
ACM vs. Solid Aluminum vs. Steel Plate: A Specifier’s Technical Comparison of Fabricated Metal Panel Systems for Commercial Rainscreen Applications
A technical comparison of ACM, solid aluminum, and steel plate panel systems for rainscreen…
EIFS Over CMU: Where the Assembly Fails, Why It Gets Specified Anyway, and What the Drainage Mat Detail Actually Has to Do
Forensic investigations reveal recurring EIFS-over-CMU failures tied to omitted drainage mats, uncoordinated flashing, and…
Terracotta Rainscreen Panels in North American Commercial Facades: Attachment System Selection, Thermal Movement Tolerances, and Where the Specification Gaps Create Long-Term Risk
Terracotta rainscreen panels are returning to commercial facades, but attachment system specification gaps create…
