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Technical

The Compliance Two-Step: Aluminum Cladding for Local Law 11 and Local Law 97

New York City's compliance challenge is no longer singular. LL11 addresses exterior wall safety. LL97 addresses building emissions. The disciplined move is to treat the enclosure as one coordinated scope — and use aluminum cladding as the corrective outer layer.

July 22, 20258 min read

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Project Planning

How to Estimate Material Quantities for an Aluminum Cladding Project

Accurate material takeoffs prevent costly mid-project shortages and over-ordering. Here's the complete methodology for estimating aluminum cladding quantities on any project.

6 min readJuly 8, 2025

Wood-look aluminum cladding panel showing realistic oak grain sublimation finish

Material Guide

Wood-Look Aluminum: How Thermal Transfer Sublimation Finishes Work

The wood-look aluminum finish has become one of the most requested specifications in contemporary façade design. Understanding how it's made helps you specify it confidently.

5 min readJune 20, 2025

Aluminum cladding installed on building near coastal environment demonstrating corrosion resistance

Technical

Aluminum Cladding in Coastal Environments: What You Need to Know

Salt air, humidity, and wind-driven rain demand more from a cladding system than most inland projects. Here's what to specify when the building is within a few miles of the coast.

5 min readJune 3, 2025

Close-up of aluminum cladding concealed clip fastening system attached to building substrate

Installation

What Is a Concealed Clip System? Installation Demystified

No visible screws, no exposed nails, no caulked joints. The concealed clip system is what makes modern aluminum cladding look the way it does — here's exactly how it works.

7 min readMay 12, 2025

Aluminum cladding panels installed on building exterior showing panel width and shadow line detail

Design Guide

4", 6", or 8" Panels: How to Choose the Right Profile Width

Profile width is one of the most consequential design decisions in a cladding specification. Get it wrong and the façade looks visually heavy or thin — here's how to get it right.

5 min readMay 1, 2025

Modern commercial building clad in aluminum façade panels with clean horizontal shadow lines

Material Guide

Aluminum Cladding vs. Wood Siding: Which Is Right for Your Project?

Wood has been the default exterior cladding choice for decades, but aluminum is closing the gap fast. Here's a straightforward side-by-side breakdown for design and construction professionals.

6 min readApril 15, 2025

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