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01 U.S. STEEL AND DUPONT COASTALUME ROOFING U.S. Steel’s Galvalume material and DuPont’s Tedlar PVF film barrier come together in Coastalume, a maintenancefree roofing solution that is strong and self-healing, and can withstand saltwater corrosion, UV damage, cracking, and impact. Ideal for coastal buildings, it meets the most stringent code requirements and comes in a wide variety of color and finish options. ussteel.com | dupont.com 02 PELLA IMPERVIA DURACAST WINDOWS Launched last fall, the windows feature strong fiberglass frames tested to withstand extreme heat, subzero cold, high UV ray exposure, and coastal environments. In addition, all vent sizes and glass types are certified for wind zone 2 and large missile rating C, making the Impervia Duracast windows ideal for commercial and residential buildings where weather resistance is a priority. pella.com 03 CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES STORM-RESISTANT AND EXTREME WEATHER LOUVERS The RS-5215 and RS-5225 louvers from Construction Specialties are engineered to provide storm resistance despite having horizontal blades so that architects need not sacrifice continuous sight lines for performance. The former is suited to lower-level applications, while the latter is best for higher-level applications. For areas prone to hurricanes or typhoons, the DC-5804 Extreme Weather Louvers are Miami-Dade County–certified. c-sgroup.com
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Three Building Products that Balance Resilience and Responsibility An estimated 40 percent of all Americans live in coastal counties today—and they are already facing increased risks, as reported by the Fifth National Climate Assessment published last November. Architects, engineers, and builders need to prioritize climate adaptation but needn’t make the false trade-off between durability and resilience on one hand and sustainable materials on the other. Here are three options to help. —METROPOLIS Editors METROPOLIS
SPRING 2024