Most contractors have seen and done it all. But when it comes to installing trim moulding, one material that they may have limited experience with is metal.
The partnership between architect/designer and installer/contractor is often one of compromise, and stress. When it comes to decorative mouldings, the choice to use metal in place of traditional wood mouldings can raise an eyebrow or two. But today’s decorative metal mouldings offer an[...]
Decorative Metal Trim Mouldings vs. Wood Mouldings
December 02, 2019
Soon after their introduction in 1910, Dahlstrom’s metal mouldings were being used exclusively by some of the most famous architects in the developed world. These designers framed doors, windows, and storefronts with architectural mouldings; they accented living spaces with baseboards, chair[...]
The Definition of Durability in Engineering: Expectations Vs. Reality
November 07, 2019
Handing over project specifications requires everyone in the supply and production chain to be on the same page. Down to the word, even.