ABOUT US PROJECTS RESOURCES CONTACT US Blog How To Choose The Right Aluminum Coating For Your Design Although aluminum does not rust, it can deteriorate when exposed to oxygen, a process known as oxidation. Therefore, the necessity to protect and preserve the material's structural integrity over its long lifecycle gave rise to aluminum coatings. So, in this article, we'll talk in-depth about different types of aluminum coatings we offer and the advantages of each. Let's dive in! NOVEMBER 1, 2021 How To Maintain Your Aluminum Canopy Building entry and exit ways are among the busiest areas of a structure. They are at the whim of the natural elements, enduring harsh conditions like the scorching heat, snowstorms, heavy rains, debris, pollution, and more. Therefore, performing regular maintenance work is vital to ensure the safe and effective traffic flow of the building’s residents, employees, and visitors. NOVEMBER 1, 2021 June's Project of the Month + Industry Updates Custom perforated aluminum is the design highlight of June's project of the month! The large shade structure sits outside the new Admin & Academic Building on the TAMU - San Antonio campus. This month also marks the halfway point of 2021, so we're looking back at our projects of the month so far! Which one is your favorite? JULY 6, 2021 May's Project of the Month May's project of the month was completed in South Carolina as part of the Coligny Area Redevelopment Initiative. Welcome to the new Lowcountry Celebration Park! This design presented challenges that included radial trellis tubes, teak wood inserts, perforated panel aluminum columns, and fully concealed bolts throughout all 10 custom structures. JUNE 2, 2021 April's Project of the Month + Our Custom Solutions The Chevron Center for Education and Golf in the heart of Houston was the project highlight for the month of April! The expansive 2nd story trellis canopy, complete with a transparent acrylic panel to allow light while also providing protection from the elements, was installed by our team. Keep reading to learn more about the distinctive exterior structures designed for this project as part of Memorial Park's $34 million renovation. JUNE 2, 2021 March's Project of the Month + HBJ Landmark Award Finalists! The project of the month was an interior shelving system for Infosys in Houston, Texas. The finalists for the 2021 Landmark Awards were announced by the Houston Business Journal, and our team was honored to have contributed to several projects, including the Chevron Center and New Hope Housing Dale Carnegie. Is an AVAdek architectural binder missing from your resource library? Register here. APRIL 14, 2021 February's Project of the Month + Cantilevered Canopy Details February's Project of the Month is a massive project completed in Dallas, TX! The widely-known Village Town Center was renovated by HKS Architects and Manhattan Construction Group and featured several custom aluminum structures by our team. Watch our demonstration video where we go in-depth to explain how we conceal waterflow in our structures. APRIL 13, 2021 January's Project of the Month + Wood Grain Powder Coating This year's first project of the month is here! College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX was completed as part of a bond that called for new campus construction and renovation. Have you ever wondered if we can accomplish the faux wood look in your designs? Browse our wood grain powder coat brochure for more information. APRIL 13, 2021 Using Aluminum Structures To Adapt To New Social Needs The world around us is changing quickly, including the way we live, work, and gather. Designing communal spaces for this new norm means finding the balance between promoting safety and cultivating a sense of community. MAY 20, 2020 Features That Affect The Pricing Of Your Custom Structure When you’re designing a new project, there are many things to consider, but one of the most important factors is the budget. We specialize in understanding the needs of each individual project, and our team is always ready to sit one-on-one with architects to collaborate in designing within a specified budget. APRIL 8, 2020 What Are The Benefits Of Using Aluminum vs. Steel Canopies? While there are alternative materials and alloys, aluminum has considerable advantages - lightweight, corrosion-resistant, durable, and recyclable to name a few. It’s these properties not only allow for design flexibility, but also reduce the overall material, transportation, and assembly cost of a project. MARCH 24, 2020 Common Issues With Architectural Canopy Specifications We get it, we’re human and sometimes mistakes happen. But if we can avoid them to make our lives easier, why wouldn’t we?! Mistakes on specifications and plans can cause disruptions during the bidding process, so we laid out the most common issues to be aware of when your design includes an AVAdek aluminum canopy. FEBRUARY 21, 2019 AVAdek / Air-Vent 12130 Galveston Road BLDG 1, Webster, TX 77598 713-944-0988 / 800-777-4031