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How to design with FLEXX Panels

January 18, 2023

How to design with FLEXX Panels

In 2021, Maglin Site Furniture introduced the FLEXX Collection, and they were eager to see how designers and landscape architects would use these versatile outdoor panels. Designed as a way to balance togetherness and privacy in shared spaces, FLEXX panels allow a single space to be divided into beautifully segmented areas.

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Custom lasered and metal panel solutions

December 6, 2022

Custom lasered and metal panel solutions

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Historical Tin Ceilings, Cornice & Fillers Replication

October 7, 2022

Historical Tin Ceilings, Cornice & Fillers Replication

Decorative Ceiling Tiles, inc. has the ability to create an exact replica of any stamped ceiling tiles, cornices, and fillers that can be found in historic buildings throughout the world. To produce a replica and save you some time and money we require a sample of the product that is to be reproduced. We can use Aluminum, Copper or Tin Plated Steel to make your reproductions. Because Aluminum is the modern metal that will not rust, it is our material of choice over tin-plated steel and we offer you a range of colors as well as mill finish, unpainted Aluminum ready to be primed and painted. If you are going to paint your panels, we recommend using our white-coated Aluminum as it powder-coated finishes and can serve you as a primer.

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Ornamental grilles are upscale decoration for your home or business

August 22, 2022

Ornamental grilles are upscale decoration for your home or business

Coco Architectural offers an extensive line of metal sheet grilles encompassing the same characteristics our customers expect from our linear bar grilles: aesthetic quality, performance, and custom installation features.

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One-of-a-kind quality for decorative metal grilles

June 10, 2022

One-of-a-kind quality for decorative metal grilles

Do you know how to identify excellence in metal sheet work? Perforated metal sheetwork is the cut-to-custom metal used to make decorative grilles. The pattern of a crafted metal sheet should be beautiful, bringing subtle elegance to a room and blending easily with surrounding features. The sheet should also provide perfect function.

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Attack Resistant Steel Doors and Frames

June 8, 2022

Attack Resistant Steel Doors and Frames

As an organization that focuses on manufacturing specialized opening solutions, we devote a significant amount of time and resources on finding new and innovative solutions through our research and development process. Driving AMBICO’s new product development process is the need for an opening solution in the marketplace based on several architectural, geographical, and societal […]

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MorZip® Roof & Wall Systems

February 2, 2022

MorZip® Roof & Wall Systems

A dual purpose, single-skin wall and roof system, offering maximum design flexibility! The MorZip® profile is designed for both vertical and horizontal applications. MorZip® does it all, providing seamless transitions from wall to roof and back again.

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3-D Laser Technology Brings Field-Accurate Dimensions to Commercial Railing Systems

January 28, 2022

3-D Laser Technology Brings Field-Accurate Dimensions to Commercial Railing Systems

From preconstruction through final inspection, 3-D scanning and measurement is an integral element of architecture, engineering and construction. It’s an innovative solution that continues to gain momentum on job sites for its ability to collect highly accurate information in a very short period of time.

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Recycled Planters, Light Poles, and Bases

November 29, 2021

Recycled Planters, Light Poles, and Bases

TerraCast® planters, PolySteel™ light poles, and light pole base covers are all manufactured using #4 linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE) with up to 100% post-consumer recycled content. As we like to say, "our black is green," the standard black color we use contains a minimum of 90% post-consumer recycled content. In addition, the manufacturing process we use for these products, rotational molding (rotomolding), has an environmental advantage because it produces no scrap as all the materials can be 100% recycled.

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Add sophistication to interior and exterior spaces with a wide range of wood look finish options

October 20, 2021

Add sophistication to interior and exterior spaces with a wide range of wood look finish options

Explore METALWORKS Effects Wood Looks for both interior and exterior spaces.

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Structural Glass Railing Systems

September 8, 2021

Structural Glass Railing Systems

Structural glass railings are designed with with no rails at all offering maximum, uninterrupted view. Perfect attention to all glass railing details; versatile railings system in terms of design options; allows for mixing and matching components; popular kit for residential and commercial installations.

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Corrugated Metal - Dakota Tin - Colorado Ceiling Tiles & Wall Panels

July 9, 2021

Corrugated Metal - Dakota Tin - Colorado Ceiling Tiles & Wall Panels

Give your roofs and walls a vintage, natural or modern touch. Folded metal roof tiles come in uniform examples like Galvalume (standard electrifies), Antique Galvanized (dim dull dim) or Rusted (pre-rusted).

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Benefits of Anodized Powder Coatings

June 7, 2021

Benefits of Anodized Powder Coatings

When faced with the question to used anodized substrates or an anodized effect powder coating -what would you choose? There are advantages in both, but this article highlights the benefits of the anodized powder coating effect. When considering why to convert to the powder coating anodized effect one should understand the anodizing process and its limitations.

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Removable Bike Racks

May 12, 2021

Removable Bike Racks

Often, once a bike rack is installed, it becomes a permanent fixture. And the only way to remove it is to break up the surface it is installed in. There are options for removable bike racks, however, that not only allow you to easily remove or replace the rack, but still offer the same standard of bicycle security. Why Remove a Bike Rack?

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Tin Ceiling Tiles: Pros and Cons

March 10, 2021

Tin Ceiling Tiles: Pros and Cons

Faux tin ceiling tiles – thanks to their plastic composition and look of real tin - have distinct advantages for your home. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the best choice for your ceiling. Here, we’ll focus on real tin tiles and explain why you should invest in this ceiling material.

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Tin Ceiling Tiles

November 2, 2020

Tin Ceiling Tiles

If you’re looking to give your home some extra flair, investing in tin ceiling tiles is one way to go about it. By opting for this design, you’ll have a choice of various materials and installation systems. Furthermore, you could either purchase authentic tin tiles or choose faux tin tiles as a cheaper alternative. Either way, installing these will give your home that look of vintage charm.

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Wall Coverings: a variety of options

July 24, 2020

Wall Coverings: a variety of options

If you’re reading this guide then it might be time for you to decorate one or multiple areas of your home. Evidently, the walls play a huge part in any room as they are the most visually dominating aspect of them. That’s why taking valuable time to weigh up your options for wall coverings is highly recommended. It’s important for you to choose the right material that matches your furniture, décor, and the shape of the room.

This guide will list a variety of options – which will all contain an in-depth summary of their benefits.

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Metalwork in the 1950s

July 17, 2020

Metalwork in the 1950s

By the time World War II ended in 1945, the United States had established itself as a global force on many fronts, including the metalwork industry. That surge of momentum spilled over into a new decade, as the midway point of the 20th century saw the introduction of new machinery and applications. Below, we’ll dive into what you need to know about 1950s metalwork.

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Custom Bike Rack Guide

December 11, 2019

Custom Bike Rack Guide

If a custom bike rack has been something you've been considering, you're in the right spot. We're taking our dozens of years of custom bike rack design and creation and sharing what you need to know to make it a smooth process.

These insights will help you take a concept and turn it into a custom rack that will stand as a proud embodiment of your business, community, school or other organization. 

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How Laser Cutting Works

July 25, 2019

How Laser Cutting Works

We use and see products each day that may go unnoticed. Ever wonder how your piece of metal — with the precision cuts and intricate designs that make it a unique piece of craftsmanship — became that piece of metal? The short answer is a machine capable of quick, efficient and consistent cuts. In short, you can thank the evolution of laser cutting machines and laser cutting services. These advancements have led to significant growth in the industry. As of 2016, laser cutting accounted for the largest share of the metal cutting market. Market analysis and segment forecasts expect this trend to continue over the years. Coco Architecture uses laser cutting in our all-inclusive custom metal fabrication facility. We’ll take a look at what laser cutting involves, the transition to fiber laser cutting, how we implement it at Coco, and go into detail about the benefits of laser cutting.

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