Failing Façades: When To Repair, When To Reskin
Buildings are designed to last, but despite the best intentions, sometimes elements break down far more quickly than they should.
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Preserving, Repairing, or Replicating Historic Metal
September 10, 2024
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Join Kate Allen, President of Allen Architectural Metals (AAM) as she discusses how her team preserve, repair, or replicate historic metal and how they determine which course of action to take.
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