To attract and retain high-tech tenants to the Mountain View Corporate Center, California, the new owners updated three buildings from concrete exteriors to a modern copper-colored metal panel façade.
Where masonry needs to be coated, breathability, durability, and adhesion are some of the important considerations in selecting the coating system and developing project specifications.
When it comes to exterior-use architectural and protective coating technologies, the in-depth science and the creation of performance standards behind the beauty is incredible. Polymer resins, pigments, and additive technologies have advanced throughout the years, challenging the governing associations to set the bar even higher for what truly means ‘high performance in construction.’
Steel and galvanized steel can be reclaimed with minimal reprocessing and be reinstated to provide the same strength, durability, sustainability, and protection again and again.
The coil and extrusion coatings industry is committed to developing products offering increased corrosion performance and do not contain the Red List materials. While a comprehensive and cost-effective solution remains elusive, the industry is working to resolve these issues.
