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6 Best Perforated Metal Uses in Architecture
Perforated metal has transformative versatility. It has the power [...]
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Spalling: Causes and Prevention in Balconies
Spalling is a term used to describe a structural condition for concrete, seen most visibly on the underside of the concrete form. In this article, we're taking a close look at what causes spalling on balconies, and how it can be prevented. Balcony restoration and modernization is a key component of the work we do at Poma. For this reason, we find that it [...]
Letter from the President of the Fabricators Association
In July, 2017, the President and CEO of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International wrote a letter representing American fabricators. The letter was published in The Fabricator. Under the authority of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act, Section 232, President Donald Trump’s administration is currently taking a look at whether the importing of steel is hurting the domestic steel industry to the point where national [...]
3 MiamiCentral opens in downtown Miami
MiamiCentral is a massive development providing transit, shopping, and parking in downtown Miami. This week 3 MiamiCentral, a city-block sized building with a Poma-supplied facade, opened its doors to its first tenant, architecture firm HNTB. Developed by Florida East Coast Industries, the first tenant in the office complex while buildout interior of the remaining space is underway. Florida East Coast Industries Introduces First Mixed-Use [...]
World Architecture News features Louver House
World Architecture News (WAN) features the unveiling of Louver House, a residential condo project designed by Rene Gonzales for Mast Capital. Poma Architectural Metals provided the metal louver system for the project, a custom design for which the property is named. Establishing an equilibrium between the interior and exterior with garden courtyards, open air spaces and louvered planar surfaces, the design of the building takes [...]
What causes guardrails to rust?
Guardrail rust and corrosion can be seen on building guardrails and exterior railing around the world. There are a number of causes of guardrail rusting. In this article we're going to look at how rust is caused as well as how to prevent future rust in your railing systems. What are the causes of guardrail rust? Guardrail rust is primarily caused by three contributing [...]
ICA featured in W Magazine
W Magazine recently did an in-depth story about the history and launch of the ICA Miami. The new museum features a custom facade supplied by Poma along with a Poma-fabricated stairway and security fence which encloses the building. Located in the Miami Design District To many in the art world, Miami means one thing: Art Basel Miami Beach, the art fair that, for a week [...]