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AECinfo BuildingBlog #238 ♦ August 19, 2025 

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Combatting Vandalism with TerraCast® Graffiti-Resistant Products

Vandalism poses a constant challenge for outdoor infrastructure, especially during summer when graffiti and other damage peak. Traditional materials like steel, aluminum, or fiberglass are susceptible, requiring extensive maintenance and repair. TerraCast® offers a durable solution with its vandalism-resistant LLDPE resin products.

Combatting Vandalism with TerraCast® Graffiti-Resistant Products

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Precision Engineering: Ruskin's Tailored Dampers for Every Application

Precision Engineering: Ruskin's Tailored Dampers for Every Application  

From light operations to heavy-duty industrial applications and from backdraft control to indoor air quality control, Ruskin provides the perfect control damper. Every damper is built with performance in mind and tested per AMCA standards in Ruskin's Laboratory. Ruskin works with a variety of materials, including galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum and fiberglass to match your exact specifications. By molding and forming these materials, Ruskin constructs the perfect damper for your needs.

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Miller Edge: Customizable and Reliable Sensing Edges for Safety Solutions

When it comes to industrial safety, having reliable, customizable solutions on hand can make all the difference. Miller Edge’s sensing edges are designed to be versatile and easily assembled on-site, allowing for quick, efficient installations without the usual lead times. These touch-sensitive switches provide crucial safety functions, from activating emergency stops to protecting machinery. Whether you're retrofitting existing systems or installing new ones, Miller Edge offers a wide range of customizable options to meet the needs of any project, no matter how complex. Read on to learn how Miller Edge’s innovative sensing edges can enhance safety, improve efficiency, and streamline your operations.

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Product Spotlight: Introducing New Sanded Rustic Colors by The Belden Brick Company

Product Spotlight: Introducing New Sanded Rustic Colors by The Belden Brick Company  

The Belden Brick Company, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, expands its distinguished Sanded Rustic collection with the introduction of two exclusive colors: Dusty Gray and Rustic Gray. These new hues are meticulously crafted to meet the rising demand for natural, neutral tones in contemporary architectural design.

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Xypex Concrete Waterproofing Products

Whether used as admixtures and added directly to cast-in-place concrete, shotcrete and precast concrete, or as surface-applied coatings, Xypex Crystalline Technology products are recognized for their versatility in solving concrete waterproofing challenges. Proven in thousands of applications in diverse construction projects and environments, Xypex products are specified and requested throughout the construction industry by engineers, architects and contractors for the permanent protection of all types of concrete.

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  Xypex Concrete Waterproofing Products

How to Choose Slat Wall Panels for Your Room Upgrade

How to Choose Slat Wall Panels for Your Room Upgrade  

Slat wall panels, inspired by traditional Japanese design, have become a timeless feature in modern interiors. With a variety of sizes and materials, from mini slats for minimalist spaces to large slats for bold statements, these panels offer versatility and style. Advances in faux wood materials, like polystyrene and polyurethane, provide cost-effective, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional wood. Perfect for residential and commercial spaces, slat wall panels not only enhance aesthetics but also improve acoustics. Explore the full range of slat wall panel options.

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StoVentec® Partners with RIB SpecLink, Making Specification Faster and Easier

Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, is now featured within RIB Software’s SpecLink product, the go-to cloud-based construction specification software trusted by AEC professionals to simplify and accelerate construction documentation. As part of this collaborative effort, Sto Corp.’s StoVentec® Rainscreen® System now has a dedicated specification section in SpecLink, providing enhanced visibility and making it easier for architects and specifiers to incorporate Sto’s solutions into their project documents with accuracy and confidence.

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Total Security Solutions: Enhancing Government Building Security

Maximizing the impact of safety upgrades involves setting clear goals, consulting security experts early in the planning stages, and bundling upgrades across departments to leverage economies of scale. Real-world examples highlight successful collaborations with government agencies, demonstrating practical approaches to security challenges. Total Security Solutions provides customized security solutions designed to meet stringent safety standards, including UL 752 and ASTM requirements. Their expertise ensures tailored solutions that fit operational needs and budgetary constraints.

Total Security Solutions: Enhancing Government Building Security

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