Lightweighting in Trucks, Trailers, Freight Cars, and Building Materials

As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, corrugated metal is playing an increasingly important role. You’ll find companies using it in various ways in many industries, including transportation and construction. Some people are surprised to learn about corrugated metal’s contribution to sustainability. After all, it’s not the type of “space-age material” that typically comes to mind when you think of innovation. However, its properties are precisely what mechanical engineers, architects, and others are looking for when designing and manufacturing trucks, trailers, and freight cars and when using it as a building material. This article looks at the science of lightweighting, explaining what it is, why it’s more important than ever, and how corrugated metal is [...]

By Ken Carlton|August 26, 2024|aluminum, corrugated metals, corrugated sheet metal panels, design efficiency, energy efficiency,, metal roofing and siding, roofing and siding, Trailers, transportation industry|

Corrugated Metal: Improving Fuel Efficiency in Trucks & Trailers

Fuel costs have a significant impact on profitability for businesses that own and operate trucks and trailers. Maximizing the benefit from every gallon of gas is an ongoing concern for everyone, from independent drivers to fleet operators. It’s also a bit of an uphill battle. The cost of fuel has its peaks and valleys, but the overall trend is upward. Growing environmental concerns and the global push for reducing fuel waste also affect stakeholders’ desires to maximize fuel efficiency. Consequently, many companies today are developing innovative ideas in this area. One unassuming material you might not expect to see at the forefront of truck and trailer fuel efficiency is corrugated metal. To be sure, it’s [...]

By Ken Carlton|July 30, 2024|corrugated metals, corrugated sheet metal panels, design efficiency, energy efficiency,, metal roofing and siding, roofing and siding, Trailers, transportation industry|

Sustainable Building Practices: The Role of Corrugated Metal Siding in Green Architecture

Interest in designing and building structures that require less energy to construct and operate and have less impact on the environment goes back to the 1970s when situations referred to as the “oil crisis” and the “energy crisis” occurred. The creation of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1993 and the development of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system in 1998 intensified that interest and gave designers, builders, and building owners objectives to strive for. Today, “green” building practices are embraced by businesses, government entities, and communities as essential for addressing climate change and resource scarcity. One material that stakeholders find especially useful in creating environmentally friendly buildings is corrugated [...]

By Ken Carlton|June 30, 2024|American Construction, corrugated metals, corrugated sheet metal panels, design efficiency, energy efficiency,, metal roofing and siding, roofing and siding|

Elevating Commercial Architecture with Metal Cladding, Siding & Roofing

First impressions and lasting impact are important. From the towering skyscrapers that grace our urban skylines to the humble structures that house thriving businesses, the exterior aesthetics of commercial buildings leave a mark on our urban landscapes. This holds true for commercial architecture, especially for iconic companies or institutions or those wishing to use their headquarters or locations as hallmarks of their brand. One design element that’s revolutionized the way we perceive and interact with these structures is custom metal siding, roofing, and cladding. Far more than just a functional barrier, custom metal materials are a blank canvas upon which architects, designers, and builders can paint their vision. Besides eye-catching aesthetics, metal combines the best of [...]