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Three Ways A Lighted Personnel Door Canopy Can Improve Safety

Have you heard the news about Metallic Products’ personnel door canopy? We took our popular canopies and made them even better with the addition of LED lights. Already a top pick for the best protection from extreme weather, now our lighted personnel door canopies can provide an added measure of safety to your people and your business. Here’s how:
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Why is Metal Building Flashing Important?

Metal building flashing is one of those products that most people know they need — even if they aren’t clear on why they need it. At Metallic Products, we take pride in not only designing and manufacturing quality metal building accessories, but in educating others about their use. Our team thought we would take a moment to discuss what flashing is, and why it is important to your building.
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Metallic Products Receives Texas Department of Insurance Approval

Houston-based metal building accessories designer and manufacturer Metallic Products received Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) approval for their continuous and low-profile ridge ventilators, flat and die-formed skirts.
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When Metal Buildings Meet Moisture: Warding Off Summertime Issues

For companies that carry out business in metal buildings, summertime’s hot — often muggy — conditions can lead to issues such as mold, mildew and uncomfortable work environments. With proper forethought and a willingness to make simple upgrades, however, operations can remain safe and comfortable all summer long. Metallic Products has pulled together a few tips that should help.
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Florida Product Approval: Enhanced Protection Against the Elements

At Metallic Products, we are proud to provide the accessories companies need to improve metal building airflow, enhance safety and protect against the elements. With the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season’s arrival on June 1, we felt it important to let our friends and clients know that certain Metallic Products items — those with Florida product approval — are engineered specifically to meet stringent hurricane building codes.
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Domestic & Foreign Markets Adjust to Steel & Aluminum Tariffs

In the relatively short time since Customs and Border Protection began enforcing the tariffs on March 23, the U.S steel and manufacturing industries have recovered from the initial market shock and started to cope with the new normal. Early fears of domestic shortages of steel and aluminum linger, as many manufacturers are finding it difficult to find the quantity and quality of steel necessary to make their products.
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Metal Buildings Achieve Sustainability | Earn LEED Credits

Long championed by architects and engineers for their durability and infinite design options, metal buildings are also extremely sustainable, particularly with regards to energy-efficiency and water diversion.
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Industry Impact | Trump Imposes Import Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum

According to a statement released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, “On March 8, 2018, President Trump exercised his authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports, with exemptions for Canada and Mexico, in order to protect our national security. The President’s Section 232 decisions are the result of investigations led by the Commerce Department, after review and comment by other relevant Federal agencies. Customs and Border Protection will begin collecting the tariffs on March 23, 2018.”
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