Project Profiles
Carlisle’s 16' Sure-Weld TPO and RhinoBond System boost performance at Floor & Décor
By Carlisle SynTec Systems. 16’ TPO rolls and induction welding technology reduce seaming, boost productivity and deliver superior wind uplift resistance. Floor & Decor’s new store in Gilroy, California, faced significant moisture damage on its roof, requiring a complete replacement of 2,500 square feet of plywood deck. Building Enclosure Solutions (BES), Carlisle’s ...
Slick synthetic shingles require snow guards
Homeowners shared that Rocky Mountain Snow Guards give them peace of mind that they will not be injured, their pets will not be harmed and their landscaping will not be damaged. Roof ownership hasn’t been easy lately for Littleton, Colorado residents Tom and Karen Smith. After natural deterioration of their cedar ...
Rhino Roofers take home the gold!
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn about the incredible project that won DECRA’s 2024 Project of the Year competition. Every year, DECRA Metal Roofing hosts their Project of the Year competition to showcase outstanding residential and commercial projects using DECRA Metal Roofing profiles. It’s one of the ways DECRA recognizes and ...
VacuSeal project profiles: Wind-powered roofing innovation
By Carlisle Syntec Systems. Explore how Carlisle's VacuSeal Vent Secured Roofing System transforms roofing projects with its revolutionary wind-driven technology. By creating negative air pressure beneath the membrane, VacuSeal strengthens and secures the roof without adhesives or fasteners. Discover the real-world applications showcasing its certified uplift performance of 195 psf, fast and ...
Case study: Inside the new Air Force Visitor Center
By Jesse Sanchez. The new Air Force Visitor Center blends bold design with cutting-edge, weather-resistant roofing. A striking new addition to the skyline along I-25, the Air Force Visitor Center in Colorado Springs captures the spirit of aviation with its bold, B-2 bomber-inspired design. But beyond its sleek exterior, the structure represents ...
Making a statement with Roadrunner blue
By Dani Sheehan. The striking blue metal panels on this elementary school serve as a symbol of school pride and innovative design, standing up against the harsh desert climate. Doris Reed Elementary in Las Vegas, Nevada, originally built in 1987, faced a pressing challenge: how to accommodate a surge of students while ...
From a stuffy patio to a breezy retreat
By SkyLift Roof Riser Hardware. See how this innovative hardware not only improved the outdoor space but also prevented the frame of this house from further deterioration. When these homeowners found the perfect home, the backyard drew an even greater allure. Featuring a framed patio cover with lightweight, translucent panels, the design ...
The domino effect of design and durability
By Dani Sheehan. Lone Star College is orchestrating the future of East Aldine’s expansion with the use of architectural metal that’s not only beautiful but built to last. In the Houston metropolitan area, Lone Star College’s new East Aldine Center stands as both an academic hub and a statement. Like the first ...
Metal construction and nature: A symbiotic desert design
By Dani Sheehan. Projects like the Desert Diamond West Valley Casino serve as inspiring examples of what’s possible when innovation meets sustainability. When tasked with constructing Southern Arizona’s first Vegas-style casino hotel and conference center amidst the unforgiving yet beautiful desert landscape, the design and build team faced a 1.2-million-square-foot challenge. Thanks ...
New crematorium space offers peace through modern design
By Anna Lockhart. Phoenix, Arizona architects design a gorgeous metal space for grieving families to say their final goodbyes at local crematorium. Though it is a topic few wish to think about, funeral and crematory services are a critical part of modern societal structure. These services exist to ...
