Before renovating older buildings several issues should be considered first, particularly if the building is historic.
By Kimberly Lawson
22 Jun 2017
A closed waterway system with an artificial waterfall, soil that provides ongoing nutrients, oxygen and water 3D printing that is programmed to construct suited-for-conditions buildings. What do these ideas have in common?
By Kimberly Lawson
21 Jun 2017
For many construction industry leaders, including researchers, the fact that up to 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions (more than global air traffic each year) comes from cement production means that alternatives to cement must be explored.
By Kimberly Lawson
21 Jun 2017
Strongwell manufactures EXTREN® using a proprietary combination of thermosetting polyester or vinyl ester resin systems and fiberglass reinforcements. EXTREN® is available in over 100 standard shapes.
DURAGRID® and DURADEK® high strength pultruded bar type gratings from Strongwell offer the intrinsic benefits of fiberglass and can also be designed and utilized just like traditional metal grates.
SAFRAIL™ fiberglass ladders and ladder cages from Strongwell are a common sight in many industries, and are mounted on the sides of tanks and buildings.
In an effort to combat problems caused by cold, researchers are constantly investigating novel & innovative building materials.
The Natatorium Complex situated on the campus of Indiana University -Purdue University Indianapolis (lUPUI) in Indianapolis, Indiana, was completed in 1982. The complex was selected to conduct its sixth US Olympic diving trials in 2016.
A new green rooftop was installed in 2014 on top of the Gordon Persons Building, a low rise building located in Montgomery, Alabama. This type of rooftop is termed as ‘green roofing,’ which is being pursued by cities to lower the carbon footprint of buildings as part of their effort to transform urban areas.
The US Military has procured many thousands of HS Armor Panels from Strongwell. However, Strongwell also supplies its fiberglass armor panels for use in a myriad of non-military market applications.