Dahlstrom Roll Form Company Turns 115 Years Old
Normally this space is all about you -- the engineer, the architect, the purchasing agent. Allow us to humbly brag about …
Salty About Coastal Construction? Use the Right Architectural Metal
Architectural metal along the coastline has a tough job. Salt, wind, storms -- there’s always a threat out there, waitin …
Metal Mouldings Are All Around You (+ Where They SHOULD Be)
Mouldings are one of those architectural design elements that can catch your eye without you even knowing it. If they we …
Factors of Corrosion: 7 Ways You're Begging for Trouble
When you invest in metal materials, you expect them to last. But it’s a mistake to assume metal is immune to degradation …
About Our Website Split: OEM Roll Forming | Decorative Metal Trim
You may have noticed a few differences on our website lately. To recognize the growth of our business on both sides -- O …
How Does a Corrosion Test Work?
Engineers seek out corrosion testing as a way to scope out a problem before shooting with live rounds, so to speak. A co …
Intentional Corrosion Makes Old Architectural Finishes New Again
Being ahead of the hottest trends is what makes an already qualified and experienced designer stand above the competitio …
10 Oldest Metal Architectural Mouldings That Can Still Be Made Today
In 1904, Charles Dahlstrom invented and introduced the world’s first fireproof steel door. It didn't take long for word …
Does Copper Rust?
If you’re a designer cautiously looking forward to using copper in your next project, “Does copper rust?” is one questio …
5 of Our Favorite Commercial/Industrial Aesthetic Architecture Designs
A compound in Buffalo once considered a tear-down. A bridge that almost collapsed in its first month but is now a defini …
