A pergola can serve as a great enhancement to any building or open space. Pergolas provide shade as well as a unique visual appeal. Pergolas may act as an extension of a building by covering an open area, such as a terrace, that is adjacent to the building. Freestanding pergolas, those not attached to another structure, provide a sitting area that allows for a breeze and light sun, but offers protection from direct sunlight. Pergolas are also used in gardens to provide climbing plants with a structure on which to grow.
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The construction industry makes a big impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. For this reason, the green building industry is working to increase efficiency in the use of resources while reducing the impact on the environment. By adopting green building strategies, you can maximize both economic and environmental performance.
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Aluminum is considered to be today’s material of choice and is used in a wide range of industries and applications. The popularity of aluminum is due to its extensive list of favorable qualities such as its high strength-to-weight ratio, durability, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, impressive resistance to corrosion, low manufacturing costs, and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Furthermore, aluminum extrusions are considered to be 100% recyclable, which is becoming a growing concern in today’s “eco-friendly” society. Click here to read more »
The trend of building structures that are environmentally friendly is steadily becoming more of a permanent state of mind. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions. Headed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is responsible for creating the standards for a more ecologically-friendly environment.
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Extrusion is the process of shaping a material by forcing it to flow through a fixed cross-sectional profile called a die. In this process, a material, such as aluminum, is pushed or drawn through a die to create the desired cross-section. A benefit to extrusion over other manufacturing processes is that it can create complex cross-sections. The extrusion process also creates finished parts that have an excellent surface finish.
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The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has released the results of a study that confirms the material and economic advantages of using extruded aluminum for solar structural framing applications. The study, Manufacturing and Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Aluminum Solar Structures by IBIS Associates, proves that there are compelling technical and economic reasons to use aluminum extrusions for parabolic trough and other structural applications.
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Electricity costs are rising between 4 and 7% annually. The sun, however, never invoices you. Solar energy is an investment that pays for itself by reducing your business’ monthly power bills and helping your business to make less of a footprint on our environment.
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Orlando, FL (1888PressRelease) December 17, 2011 – Perfection Architectural Systems, Inc. (www.perfectionarch.com), a leader in engineered canopy solutions, was recently recognized for their aluminum canopy work at Parkway Middle School in Broward County. Perfection Architectural Systems was presented with an award at the 53rd annual Craftsmanship Awards sponsored by the Construction Association of South Florida. Cory Dion led the installation team that performed the work on this project for Perfection Architectural Systems. Click here to read more »
Vero Beach, FL (1888PressRelease) December 15, 2011 – Perfection Architectural Systems, Inc. (www.perfectionarch.com), a leader in engineered canopy solutions, is pleased to announce that it has contracted with Proctor Construction Company to provide the aluminum walkway covers for Vero Beach Elementary School. The project consists of constructing about 14,015 square feet of aluminum walkway covers, which will provide covered access to the new school buildings. Click here to read more »
Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL (1888PressRelease) October 22, 2011 – Perfection Architectural Systems, Inc. (www.perfectionarch.com), a leader in engineered canopy solutions, is pleased to have been contracted to build aluminum walkway covers for Panama City’s Navy Base MWR Youth Center. Click here to read more »
