Contractors and applicators charged with delivering classic looks for the building façade hope that the architect on the job will make product selections based on the rules of engagement in today’s construction environment. There are multiple drivers: ease of installation, long-term reliability and durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetics.
Taken another way, how do you deliver the time-honored look of traditional brick or wood without having construction crews lay brick and mortar, cut and ship lumber, or handle large and heavy fiber cement panels? How can a building façade look authentic while simultaneously capitalizing on all the advancements in material science?