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Exterior Design
The Ultimate Guide to Exterior Wall Cladding: Benefits, Materials, and Installation Tips by EQUITONE
July 8, 2025
Looking to enhance your building’s exterior? Our latest guide dives deep into the benefits, materials, and installation tips for exterior wall cladding. From aesthetic appeal to durability and energy efficiency, discover how EQUITONE’s high-quality fiber cement panels can elevate your design and performance. Read the full guide now to learn more about how the right cladding can transform your project!
StonePly Stone Panels: The Ultimate Solution for Modern Stone Cladding
December 6, 2024
StonePly stone panels revolutionize traditional stone cladding with their unique blend of natural beauty, strength, and advanced engineering. Whether you’re designing a skyscraper or a boutique interior, StonePly offers unmatched benefits.
Morin Matrix Series™: Versatile Rainscreen & Wall Panel Solutions
November 20, 2024
The Morin Matrix Series™ is a concealed fastener rainscreen/wall panel system. It features ten different profiles with unique bold box rib configurations. Combine with other Matrix panels, or with panels from our Integrity Series or Pulse Series.
Maximize Your Autumn Garden with TerraCast® Planters
September 26, 2024
Autumn is the perfect time to refresh your outdoor spaces with vibrant container gardens. As cooler weather sets in, creating a stunning garden display becomes all about selecting the right planters and plants. At AECinfo.com, we know how important durable, stylish planters are to achieving a flawless seasonal transformation, and TerraCast® resin planters offer the perfect blend of beauty, sustainability, and long-lasting quality. Ready to dive into autumn gardening? Here are some tips to get started.
Commercial Pool Decks & Waterparks
June 26, 2024
Discover durable and aesthetically appealing flooring solutions for commercial pool decks and waterparks with Elite Crete Systems. Elite Crete Systems specialty coatings are engineered to enhance safety and longevity, ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Cost-Effective Retrofitting Solutions with EXTECH Polycarbonate Systems
April 24, 2024
Retrofitting your building with EXTECH's polycarbonate systems can be a game-changer. EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. leads the charge in enhancing the lifespan of your building's exterior envelope while slashing long-term maintenance and replacement expenses. Their expertise ensures that these solutions aren't just about cost savings; they significantly boost energy efficiency too, thanks to their stellar thermal insulation properties that curtail heat transfer through walls and roofs. By opting for EXTECH's polycarbonate systems, you're not just investing in your building's future but also in a greener, more sustainable tomorrow.
Downspout Planters: Sustainable and Aesthetic Solution to Rainwater Management
October 6, 2023
Managing rainwater in urban areas is a daunting task as excessive runoff can lead to erosion, flooding, and water pollution. Downspout planters have gained popularity due to their eco-friendly approach to capturing and diverting rainwater. These planters not only filter pollutants through plants but also add an aesthetic touch and provide a habitat for wildlife.
TerraCast® Planters are an excellent choice for stormwater filtration as they are water-resistant. Unlike other materials that require a waterproof liner inside the container to prevent rust, corrosion, or rot, TerraCast® Planters are designed to withstand water without any additional support. This makes them worth investing in as they function effectively without requiring much maintenance.
Introducing Carefree Clean™ Glass by eGlass™ Railing: Elevate Your Space with Effortless Elegance
August 8, 2023
Here at AECinfo.com, your premier source for architecture, engineering, and construction insights, we're excited to showcase an innovative solution that's revolutionizing the world of glass railings – eGlass™ Railing's Carefree Clean™ Glass. We understand that maintaining the pristine appearance of glass panels can be a concern, but with Carefree Clean™ Glass, those worries are a thing of the past.
Outdoor shades and windy conditions
May 11, 2023
Outdoor shades should be as resistant as possible to wind and weather. But while shades should never be deployed during damaging winds, the question remains: How wind resistant are they? And how do you prove it?
Translucent Wall System Benefits and Applications
April 18, 2023
Translucent wall systems have been around for decades, often replacing windows or existing structures. Buildings began using fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP) for daylighting applications in the mid 20th century. FRP systems offered insulation and light transmission that provided benefits where additional light was needed.
L is for linger. Maglin’s new L-Series more than delivers.
April 13, 2023
L is for linger. Maglin’s new L-Series more than delivers. With lightweight looks and luxurious lines, this table and benches collection gives off a legendary sit-and-stay-awhile vibe. It’s bound to become your new favorite L-word.
Modern wood outdoor bench Lofty™ combines a sleek look and charming character for a luxury feel
March 15, 2023
The exclusive Thomas Steele Lofty™ Series is a modern wood design that combines a sleek look and charming character for a luxury feel.
Concrete surface restoration
February 23, 2023
Concrete surfaces require durable and long-lasting performance in parks and public spaces. These exterior repair coatings must withstand high traffic and extreme weather conditions, including abuse from snow removal equipment and de-icing salts and chemicals. These finishes also maintain color and appearance despite being exposed to extreme UV.
How to Tighten Cable Deck Railing
February 2, 2023
Installing horizontal cable deck railing systems is one of the best ways to maximize the space on your deck while giving it a contemporary look. With its modern, minimalistic aesthetic, you can boost the curb appeal of your deck and, at the same time, provide an unimpeded view of the beach, the mountains, or your garden. But while horizontal cable systems can undoubtedly upgrade your deck’s design, it can also be a potential safety hazard if the tension on the cable loosens. Our easy maintenance procedures will ensure proper cable tension is maintained, keeping your guardrail safe.
eGlass Railing structural glass railing systems offer a clean minimal look for any application
January 26, 2023
Structural glass railings systems have no posts and thin, optional cap rails. Enjoy your view with zero visual obstruction! If a minimal, clean look is what you desire Base Shoe and Standoff Systems look polished in both indoor and outdoor applications.
The Langdon™ Swing bench: perfect in parks, courtyards, and any place where comfort and gathering takes place
January 20, 2023
Looking for a bench swing that is durable enough to be in a public place year-round? The Langdon™ Swing bench is perfect in parks, courtyards, and any place where comfort and gathering takes place.
Custom manufactured light poles to meet specifications designated by you
November 7, 2022
Niland manufactures the industry's largest and most diverse selection of custom decorative aluminum pole products. All of our antique street lamps are cast aluminum poles featuring four or five-inch fluted pole options, specifiable up to 16 feet. Choose your height with Niland and let our poles' flexibility suit individual area requirements for all of your projects. The ornate decorative cast base light poles are unitized in one piece construction and all exterior welds are finished smooth. Our in-house pattern and machine shop can duplicate any historic antique street lamp or street light post as part of our free design service. Show us an old photo of your old main street light pole and we'll handle the rest.
Creating a view that is like having no railing at all
November 4, 2022
Posts and clamps suspend glass panels without the use of horizontal rails
eGlass Vision™ frameless glass railing system has no top or bottom rails, glass panels are attached by metal clamps. This system will make your patio or deck vision a reality.
- Best glass railing kit if you're looking for the least obstructed view.
- Replaces traditional rails with small clamps attached to aluminum posts.
- No top or bottom rails reduces shipping costs.
- Perfect for commercial or residential installs.
- 3 mount design options: fascia, deck mount & top mount.
- Easy to clean panels repel water and oil, resist dirt, etching, and staining.
Outdoor Shading System - ZIP Side Channels Create Shading/Weather/Insect Barriers
October 19, 2022
FlexShade® ZIP brings the comfort and security of the indoors outside. Enjoy the benefit of expanding usable square footage in both living and business areas without costly renovations. The ZIP offers unique side channels that ensure a sealed enclosure for existing garages, porches, patios, pool houses, and outdoor commercial food service areas. Easily create outdoor workspaces, elegant areas for dining and entertaining, or relaxing outdoor niches that are protected from the sun, wind, rain, and pesky insects. When used as an outdoor shading system, FlexShade® ZIP prevents heat from entering a building and helps to lower HVAC costs.
Folding Accordion Shutter provides immediate protection from hurricanes, storm and intrusion
April 18, 2022
Simple to operate, the Folding Accordion Shutter provides immediate protection from hurricanes, storm, and burglary/intrusion. It is economical without sacrificing performance. The shutter glides along extruded aluminum tracks using nylon rollers mounted on stainless steel carriages, and can be secured from the inside or outside using aluminum locking rods and an optional key-lock. When open, blades stack neatly like an “accordion” at the sides of the opening. It’s easily adapted to most window and door openings, and widely used to protect large areas like sliding glass doors, balconies, and lanais. The folding design allows for virtually unlimited left to right runs, and gives the product the unique ability to enclose entire areas from a single set of blades.