Sheet Metal Supply Fabricates Ceiling Panels for Denver Office Space

Grayslake, Ill., March 20, 2025 — Unique applications often require some outside-the-box thinking. That certainly was the case when the owners of a business located in a downtown Denver office wanted metal ceiling panels as a part of their unique design.

As a business focused on helping customers create their own office space, Workplace Resource wanted to create a flexible showroom to work with its clients. That space included metal ceiling panels fabricated by Sheet Metal Supply.

“The front and core of our new space is meant to inspire and be a place of gathering for our team, the clients we serve and the community we support and connect with,” says Madeline Sapyta, Creative Studio Director at Workplace Resource. “The front of our showroom can be flipped from a series of lounge settings to a 100-seat lecture or panel discussion space and we wanted the finishes and the overall space to invoke emotion and inspiration.

“The goal of the ceiling, in particular, was to create an element that helped define the otherwise very open and flexible entertaining space we were wanting. The high reflectivity and texture of the material created movement and drama in the space, allowing light to play off it.”

Sapyta says the light and reflective material allows for a lower ceiling height to be successful in defining the space as well as the overall impact it has on those interacting in the space.

“Gensler Architecture and Workplace Resource came up with the concept to utilize stainless steel ‘pebbled’ rolled metal sheets from Rigidized Metals (Corporation of Buffalo, N.Y.),” says Dan Parker, project manager at SRB Acoustics of Denver. “When we were hired by (general contractor) i2 Construction, we contacted Rigidized Metals to find out what they had in mind for this ceiling and they referred us to Sheet Metal Supply to bend the stainless into ceiling panels.

“SMS produced a great design to make these flat panels into a ceiling tile. Their design added substantial integrity to a ‘floppy’ panel and the design allowed us to make an accessible attachment to the Armstrong Heavy Duty Grid above. As the metal is available in 48-inch widths, this ceiling was comprised of 45-inch panels to allow for the custom bends on all sides.”

Rigidized Metals textured the stainless steel, creating a product it calls its Pattern 1WND, a rolled pattern named to evoke the appearance of “Wind on the Water.” Rigidized Metals offers sheets up to 48 inches wide and 12 feet long.

“We worked together with Sheet Metal Supply to create mockup panels that were reviewed by Workplace Resource, Gensler and i2 Construction,” Parker says. “Once approved, we created CAD drawings of the space, based on field measurements, installed the uniform sized ‘field panels,’ then made measurements for the final ‘non-standard’ panels accurate to 1/16th of an inch. Those panels were created by Sheet Metal Supply and shipped to us.”

The decision to have Sheet Metal Supply fabricate the panels improved lead times by weeks, maybe months, Parker says.

“Had I been dealing with a manufacturer of ceiling panels with this type of material, this process would have taken much longer,” Parker says. “Field measurements are usually given to the manufacturer so they can create shop drawings, which takes six weeks; we have them reviewed, which takes another two weeks; and then place the product into production, which could take another 12 weeks. Add to that another six weeks to correct everything they screwed up and this is best-case scenario.

“SMS turned around our field measurements into shop drawings in a week and had panels produced in four weeks.”

Parker says this is the only time in 30 years he has experienced 100 percent accuracy with these types of panels and these lead times. He says SRB employees made some mistakes during installation and some adjacent surfaces moved between measurements and delivery of the panels. SMS was able to create replacement panels quickly.

“This was the first larger scope project using our new 1WND pattern,” says Steve Valdespoino, Director of Business Development Architectural Products at Rigidized Metals. “Lead time was a big challenge, but because we are a domestic manufacturer, we were able to meet all requests. We have a good relationship with SMS and have collaborated on various projects.”

Fabricating the stainless steel ‘pebbled’ rolled metal sheets was a unique assignment for Sheet Metal Supply, but proper planning and new equipment played a large role in the success of the project.

“The aerospace precision and capability of the laser allows it to cut this textured material perfectly, as it has proximity sensors to keep the head floating over the material at the proper height for a very precise and perfect cut,” says Ben Kweton, president at SMS. “Working with a mirror-polished stainless steel material, there is basically no margin for error in fabrication. That means the material must get through the laser without any surface damage and it must get through the press brake. Thankfully, our investment in state-of-the-art equipment didn’t stop at the laser. The Safan press brakes with their European precision ground tooling and non-marking accessory cloth assured perfect results.”

SMS project manager Zach Timmerman was responsible for heading up communication to help make the architect’s concept become an achievable reality. The fabrication process at SMS along with the SRB Acoustics installation team, led to successful completion of this unique project.

“We had to play with a few different designs to ensure the smoothest installation as well as an efficient usage of material,” Timmerman says. “We worked with Rigidized Metals to optimize sheet sizes based on our panel sizes, allowing us to eliminate as much waste as possible. Everyone is very happy with the end result on this project.”

 

Check out more photos from this project here.

 

About Sheet Metal Supply

Founded in 1991, Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. is North America’s premier zinc fabricator as well as a leading fabricator/supplier of custom-formed perimeter edge systems, wall facades, flat lock tiles, substructural components, ES-1 rated products, glazed-in panels, standing seam, ACM/MCM/plate panels and much more. The company ships internationally and is regarded for its high-quality products and quick turn-around. For more information, visit www.sheetmetalsupplyltd.com.

Architect: Gensler Architecture, Denver

Installer: SRB Acoustics, Centennial, Colo

General Contractor: i2Construction, Denver

Stainless Steel Supplier: Rigidized Metals, Buffalo, N.Y.

Fabricator: Sheet Metal Supply LTD, Grayslake, Ill.

Owner: Workplace Resource, Denver

Photographer: ©Jason O’Rear

Completion Date: September 2024

Sheet Metal Supply Switches to Full Operation on Solar Power

Following the move into a new and energy efficient facility and investing in state-of-the-art equipment, Sheet Metal Supply (SMS) has recently flipped the switch to operating 100 percent on solar power.

Verde Solutions, a full-service energy company serving all of the United States, designed and installed a roof-mounted solar array for Sheet Metal Supply that has a power rating of 159.81 kW-DC. Throughout its 30-year lifespan, the system is estimated to produce 5,780,505 kWh, which is the equivalent to CO2 emissions from 459,865 gallons of gasoline consumed; greenhouse gases from 883 passenger vehicles driven for one year; or carbon sequestered from 68,113 tree seedings grown for 10 years.

“With our new facility and the recent purchase of new and more efficient equipment, the natural next step was to run our entire operation on solar power,” says Ben Kweton, President of Sheet Metal Supply. “The transition to lowering carbon emissions and minimizing our carbon footprint was a conscious decision dedicated to investing responsibly in our future as well as the future of our customers.”

The solar array was completed in February and up and running in March.

“At Verde Solutions, we are thrilled to congratulate Sheet Metal Supply and its visionary owners, the Kweton family, for their forward-thinking decision to incorporate solar power into their facility,” says Chris Gersch, Founder & CEO of Verde Solutions LLC. “By powering their operations 100 percent with green, onsite-sourced solar power, SMS is not only enhancing its commitment to providing top-quality roofing products in a cost-effective and greener way, but also setting a benchmark in sustainability.

“Additionally, we extend our gratitude to ComEd and the Illinois Power Agency for their invaluable education and incentives, which have been instrumental in making solar energy adoption a viable and attractive option for businesses in Illinois. Companies like Sheet Metal Supply are building a greener, more sustainable future.”

About Sheet Metal Supply

Founded in 1991, Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. is a leading fabricator/supplier of custom-formed perimeter edge systems, wall facades, flat lock tiles, substructural components, ES-1 rated products, architectural zinc, glazed-in panels, standing seam and much more. The company ships internationally and is regarded for its high-quality products and quick turn-around. For more information, visit www.sheetmetalsupplyltd.com.

Feature Image Courtesy of: Sheet Metal Supply

Sheet Metal Supply fabricates RHEINZINK panels for Texas municipal facility

Grayslake, Ill., Sept. 10, 2024 — In the 10 years between the 2010 and 2020 census, the City of Melissa, Texas, saw its population jump from 4,700 to almost 14,000. To accommodate the growing need of services for the community, the city constructed a new 40,000-square-foot public safety building to house its central fire station, fire administration, police headquarters and municipal court.

Zinc panels fabricated by Sheet Metal Supply were an integral part of the design goals and ultimate success of the new Melissa Public Safety Building.

“The building’s image was very important to us,” says Ron Hobbs, AIA, President of Ron Hobbs Architecture & Interior Design in Garland, Texas. “We wanted the building to be timeless in its appearance and convey a sense of permanence. To accomplish this, we chose a simple palette of materials – brick, metal panels and glass.

“Zinc was selected not only because of the way the material looks initially, but also the way it ages. Painted metal panels would not convey the sense of permanence that zinc provides.”

The Hobbs firm had also developed the Melissa City Hall interior design, the remodeling of City Hall and the remodeling of the fire station. This project included a 13,616 square foot three-bay fire station and a single-story 22,099 square foot police station and municipal courts building.

Sheet Metal Supply delivered 16,000 square feet of RHEINZINK’s 1.0mm GRANUM in Sky Grey. The 12-inch-wide reveal panels have a ½-inch reveal. Engineered Metals Co. (EMCO) of Gonzalez, Texas, met the challenge of installing the RHEINZINK panels.

“With zinc, we’re always careful with storage and handling,” says Dave Stone, EMCO project manager. “We tarp material to avoid white rust, use cotton gloves to avoid fingerprints and remove plastic protection from the panels. It’s important that any cutting is done with non-serrated snips as serrated snips cause microfractures in the material.”

EMCO has earned a reputation as a strong and capable installer through its zinc experiences. EMCO and SMS have collaborated on several high-profile zinc projects, always delivering successful results.

“Dave Stone and the EMCO team have invested valuable time and resources in proper training to establish themselves as a leader in zinc installation,” says Lisa England, Inside Sales at Sheet Metal Supply. “Our shared ethos for quality materials properly fabricated and installed by trained professionals makes for a great symbiosis. We are already looking forward to our next mutual opportunity.”

About Sheet Metal Supply

Founded in 1991, Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. is a leading fabricator/supplier of custom-formed perimeter edge systems, wall facades, flat lock tiles, substructural components, ES-1 rated products, architectural zinc, glazed-in panels, standing seam and much more. The company ships internationally and is regarded for its high-quality products and quick turn-around. For more information, visit www.sheetmetalsupplyltd.com.

Architect: Ron Hobbs Architecture & Interior Design, Garland, Texas

General Contractor: Crossland Construction Company, Prosper, Texas

Installer: The Engineered Metals Co., Gonzalez, Texas

Fabricator: Sheet Metal Supply LTD, Grayslake, Ill.

Sheet Metal Supply helps DIY couple install RHEINZINK walls on home

Grayslake, Ill., June 20, 2024 — Everyone is intrigued by a do-it-yourself project because you never know how it will turn out. The motivation behind DIY projects is usually, if not always, to save enough money to make the work worthwhile. In this case, the satisfaction of a puzzle solved and a job done well were equally at play.

 

This project case study is about a Michigan couple that set out to build their own home with as little help as possible. Admittedly, they paid contractors to take care of the tasks they thought better left to professionals, including the HVAC, electrical, plumbing and drywalling. When it came to installing zinc metal panels on the exterior of the home, Dirk and Ann VanZalen of Allegan, Mich., wanted to try it themselves. They loved the aesthetics and the environmentally friendly aspects of zinc and decided it would fit in their budget if Dirk could do the installation himself.

 

Sheet Metal Supply (SMS) fabricated and supplied the VanZalens with 3,000 square feet of 20-gauge RHEINZINK prePATINA trim and interlocking flat lock tiles, measuring 16 inches by 54 inches – approximately 500 tiles. Even those who have worked with expensive specialty metals like zinc may have found this undertaking a daunting task, particularly with all the angles of the house design.

 

Before we go any further, we should point out that this is a DIY project with an asterisk. Dirk VanZalen can handle more than his share of tools, having spent his career in the woodworking industry at Benchmark Wood Studio and Sligh Furniture, engineering and building custom cabinetry and office furniture. While searching for videos online featuring zinc fabrication and installation, VanZalen discovered Sheet Metal Supply, a leading national fabricator and supplier of a variety of metals used in construction. He watched several Sheet Metal Supply videos on YouTube about working with various metals, and then he and Ann made the trip around Lake Michigan to visit SMS.

 

“I know how to work with my hands and I enjoy figuring things out,” VanZalen says. “I really don’t think I could have done this at any other point in my life. It all came together at the right time, with my life experience and my access to equipment and know-how at my place of employment. Our kids are out of the house, so I was free to dedicate the time required to get this done.”

 

Those who install metal roofing or walls have their own set of specialty tools, large and small. After forming a couple of trim pieces by hand, VanZalen decided a brake would be a good investment.

 

“I went on Facebook Marketplace and found a used brake not too far from where we live,” he says. “I got there and the guy had it stored in a barn. It was big and heavy and old. He wanted $800 for it.”

 

VanZalen says after a little negotiating, he drove away with the bulky old brake. It served him well and when it had served its purpose, he sold it for $150 more than he paid for it and even had several other interested buyers.

 

VanZalen picked up some other necessary tools from Sheet Metal Supply and was ready to go. Getting started by installing trim around windows and doors turned out to be the most challenging part of the project. Once VanZalen started working with the actual tiles, he was comfortable using the brake and interlocking the tiles.

Time is a precious resource in any project. VanZalen says full panels installed quickly, but panels that required any cutting took extra attention. “You’d think with tiles that are 16 inches by 54 inches, it would install quickly,” VanZalen says, “but you’d be surprised how few tiles are actually installed without being cut to fit around a window or door or the soffits.”

 

The VanZalens also used some zinc indoors, up the 16-foot fireplace wall, and are very pleased with this interior connection to their unique exterior. They credit Sheet Metal Supply with a smart design and precise fabrication of zinc tiles for interior and exterior use that led to a simplified and cleaner installation.

 

“It’s a Covid project that got a little out of control,” VanZalen chuckles. “The floor plan was completely our own creation, but we absolutely could not have achieved the house’s overall design appeal without sharing an inspiration photo from One Kindesign with our architect friend, David Bareman RA, who provided roof pitch, window arrangement and massing expertise.

 

“There are some things left for us to do, but we’re getting there and the house is more than livable. Before we started, we cut down 15 oak trees on the build site, dried them and we’ve used the lumber from them for paneled ceiling, stairs and custom veneered interior doors.”

 

These bring just the right warmth to the interior with its cement floors and exposed steel structure. Dirk’s carpentry and Ann’s finishing skills show up in all trim, cabinetry and certain pieces of furniture.

 

“This has been a great team effort,” VanZalen says, “It can be challenging getting on the same page when a couple builds a home, but we’re still happily married! Even after tiling four bathrooms together! People are particularly surprised that we put in 150 feet of tongue and groove vinyl sea wall with just the two of us. Ann is a strong woman, a good worker and she has also kept us right on budget, even slightly under.”

 

Ann VanZalen agrees. “Sheet Metal Supply, specifically (president) Ben Kweton and Lisa England, certainly helped us feel comfortable throughout the process,” she says. “It was a little intimidating at first, but they were very encouraging. When we needed about 40 panels, all just 11 inches long for the window wall facing the lake, they fabricated them at that custom length, which saved Dirk many hours of cutting and refolding. They, like many other contractors we worked with, became great partners in our crazy adventure. We’re so very happy with the way everything turned out. We love our home and take great joy in all the things we were able to do ourselves. Definitely, a once-in-a-lifetime experience!”

 

The project is one that Sheet Metal Supply is proud of as well.

 

“It was nice working with the VanZalens, who appreciate the beauty and sustainability of RHEINZINK,” says England, Inside Sales at Sheet Metal Supply. “They were able to put together an outstanding example of a flatlock façade for a residential project. We appreciate the trust they put in Sheet Metal Supply. They were great partners.”

 

About Sheet Metal Supply

Founded in 1991, Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. is a leading fabricator/supplier of custom-formed perimeter edge systems, wall facades, flat lock tiles, substructural components, ES-1 rated products, architectural zinc, glazed-in panels, standing seam and much more. The company ships internationally and is regarded for its high-quality products and quick turn-around. For more information, visit www.sheetmetalsupplyltd.com.

 

Fabricator: Sheet Metal Supply LTD, Grayslake, Ill.

 

Installer: Dirk VanZalen, homeowner

 

Completed: Spring 2024

Sheet Metal Supply Offering PVDF Black Metal for Sub-girts

Grayslake, Ill., March 28, 2024 — Sheet Metal Supply, a leading fabricator and supplier of a variety of metal construction products, is now stocking 16-gauge and 18-gauge galvanized steel for the fabrication of hat channels, Z-channels and U-channels in Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Black.

“We’ve been getting more and more requests for pre-painted components for use as sub-structures under rainscreens and other façades,” says Phoebe McCorkindale, Director of Operations at Sheet Metal Supply. “Black sub-girts provide a shadowing aesthetic that is growing in popularity.

“To stay ahead of this trend, we’re stocking 48-inch-wide pre-painted coil in PVDF Black. With our new machinery, we can custom-fabricate those sub-structure components in custom widths and lengths up to 21 feet.”

Sheet Metal Supply has two in-house bidirectional folders that allow for the fabrication of longer and custom lengths of 16- and 18-gauge stock with shorter lead time to keep projects moving.

For more information, contact Sheet Metal Supply at (847) 478-8500 or visit www.sheetmetalsupplyltd.com.

About Sheet Metal Supply

Founded in 1991, Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. is a leading fabricator/supplier of custom-formed perimeter edge systems, wall facades, flat lock tiles, substructural components, ES-1 rated products, architectural zinc, glazed-in panels, standing seam and much more. The company ships internationally and is regarded for its high-quality products and quick turn-around. For more information, visit www.sheetmetalsupplyltd.com.

Copper Envelops Addition to 100-Year-Old Cambridge Home

Grayslake, Ill., July 11, 2023 — Copper has a way of standing out, especially when first installed. Natural Metal Associates of Mont Vernon, N.H., installed approximately 1,600 square feet of standing seam copper as the façade of an addition to a renovated home in Cambridge, Mass.

Lou Rondeau, owner of Natural Metal Associates (NMA), installed the copper purchased through Sheet Metal Supply (SMS), from Revere Copper of Rome, N.Y. Because of a demanding schedule, it took Rondeau a few months to get on the jobsite. By that time, the copper gutters and several standing seam copper eyebrows had been installed. So, the homeowners decided to install copper panels on the walls of the addition.

“The addition adds three rooms at the back of the house,” says homeowner Doug Brown, who along with his wife Dee Elms, purchased the home about 11 years ago. “It’s basically a set of stacked boxes.”

The couple first had the home lifted up to replace the original foundation built with concrete block and field stones in 1925. The new basement includes a 300 square foot addition at the back to serve as a workout room. The main floor of the addition is a new family room and the second floor above that is the new primary bedroom. The top floor addition is smaller than the main floor addition below it, allowing for a small balcony outside the primary bedroom.

“We wanted to keep the traditional Victorian look at the front of the house,” Brown says. “We discussed other metals for the addition but decided on copper because it is distinctive and it’s a living metal. Painted composite panels are very popular today, but they are the same color forever. Copper changes, it patinas, so the look of the home evolves with time.”

Rondeau, who specializes in working with natural metals, including copper, zinc and stainless steel, focused on lining up the vertical metal panel seams with window lines. He had jobsite assistance from Thiago DeSouza and all panels are mechanically double-locked.

“Every panel is a custom size,” Rondeau says. “The variety of widths gives it a contemporary look. Initially, we talked about installing flat-lock tiles on the walls, but decided it would look too busy. I’m happy with the way it turned out.

“The biggest challenge was getting materials into a tight urban neighborhood. Other houses are pretty close.”

Sheet Metal Supply custom-crated the panels for this job to accommodate the tight jobsite spaces. SMS and NMA both deal mostly in natural metals because they are sustainable: high recycled content, long life cycle and recycled at the end of that life cycle.

“If you ask Lou what he does, he’ll tell you he’s a roofer,” Brown says. “In truth, he’s an artist. He did a fantastic job.”

Rondeau is quick to offer up appreciation for Sheet Metal Supply. “Sheet Metal Supply is not just a supplier to me,” Rondeau says. “They treat me like family. They take an interest in every project, they’re invested in my success. They know how to get it done. My business would not be what it is today if it weren’t for SMS.”

About Sheet Metal Supply

Founded in 1991, Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. is a leading fabricator/supplier of custom-formed perimeter edge systems, wall facades, flat lock tiles, substructural components, ES-1 rated products, architectural zinc, glazed-in panels, standing seam and much more. The company ships internationally and is regarded for its high-quality products and quick turn-around. For more information, visit www.sheetmetalsupplyltd.com.

Fabricator: Sheet Metal Supply LTD, Grayslake, Ill.

Copper Supplier: Revere Copper, Rome, N.Y.

Installer: Lou Rondeau, Natural Metal Associates, Mont Vernon, N.H.

Architect: Richard Bernstein Architect, Gloucester, Mass.

Interior Design: Elms Interior Design LLC, Boston

Project Manager: Moughan Contracting, Newton, Mass.

Sheet Metal Supply, RHEINZINK team up to win MCA Design Award for Residential Roof

Grayslake, Ill., December 6, 2022 — Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. and RHEINZINK were among the winners in the Metal Construction Association (MCA) Design Awards presented at METALCON in Indianapolis in mid-October.

Sheet Metal Supply and RHEINZINK partnered to deliver the roofing and façade for a private retreat that includes five cabins on the forested shores of Lake Huron to win the Residential Roofing category.
“We are very proud to be a part of this project and chosen as a winner of the MCA Design Awards,” says Ben Kweton, Vice President at Sheet Metal Supply. “RHEINZINK was the perfect choice for this impressive lakeside getaway that certainly serves as a signature project for Sheet Metal Supply and RHEINZINK.”

The zinc panels provide a weather-resistant, self-healing and corrosion-resistant material that remains 100 percent recyclable at the end of its useful life.

“We are thankful to the MCA for recognizing this project as an exceptional metal design example, showcasing the natural beauty, sustainability and longevity of RHEINZINK’s architectural zinc,” says Charles (Chip) McGowan, president of RHEINZINK America. “We are grateful for our strong partnerships with Sheet Metal Supply and Alpro Sheet Metal, whose expertise and skill helped bring Booth Hansen’s design from concept to reality. Congratulations to all involved.”

Alex Prothman, owner operator at Alpro Sheet Metal of Barrie, Ont., says, “We are grateful to have had the opportunity to work on a one-of-a-kind project like this. The RHEINZINK material was a pleasure to work with and the wonderful people at SMS put the cherry on top with easy communication and timely deliveries.”

The program recognizes MCA member companies who contributed products to 10 award-winning buildings. All projects highlighted the use of metal to enhance the design of the building.

MCA Design Award Winner – Residential Roof

Private Retreat, Lake Huron, Ontario
MCA Members: Sheet Metal Supply, RHEINZINK
Architect: Booth Hansen, Chicago
Metal Installer: Alpro Sheet Metal, Barrie, Ont.
Contractor: Thomas Young Builders, Richards Landing, Ont.
Photo Caption: From left to right, Lisa England, Inside Sales Manager of Sheet Metal Supply; Ben Kweton, Vice President of Sheet Metal Supply; and Brian Partyka, Vice President of Carlisle Architectural Products, representing the Metal Construction Association.

Sheet Metal Supply Fabricates Rainscreen for Office Facelift

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Grayslake, Ill., September 28, 2022 — The Village of Elk Grove, Ill., is offering facelift incentives to the owners of aging buildings within an industrial park developed in the 1960s. Architectural Panel Systems recently completed one of the first exterior upgrades, installing products fabricated by Sheet Metal Supply.

“The building owner at 1951 Landmeier wanted to take advantage of incentives from the village to improve the appearance of the exterior,” says Ross Boehmer, President of Architectural Panel Systems. “Originally, we looked at a custom color to match the colors of the business, but it wasn’t cost-effective for such a small order.”

After an initial inspection of the masonry on the building to ensure it would be able to handle the additional weight of the lightweight aluminum rainscreen, Boehmer says Sheet Metal Supply purchased 4mm Alucobond Plus aluminum composite panels in the color of CUPRAL to fabricate that rainscreen system, of approximately 1,300 square feet. The color and appearance of CUPRAL changes with the light that hits it.
“We were pretty excited about this project and the opportunity to work with a special Alucobond CUPRAL material that changes color, based on the lighting and angle it’s viewed,” says Ben Kweton, CSI-EP, Vice President of Sheet Metal Supply. “This was a first for us. We used Carter’s FUSION extrusion system and used the same 4mm Alucobond for the flashing, as there simply isn’t an available sheet to match this gorgeous product.”

It was a successful collaboration between Architectural Panel Systems and Sheet Metal Supply.

“We supplied the design drawings and the engineering to Sheet Metal Supply and they did a great job with all of the fabrication,” Boehmer says. “The biggest challenge was dealing with setbacks in the original masonry. Sheet Metal Supply fabricated the sub-framing so all of the new CUPRAL aluminum composite panels would be flush.”

Architect: Alan Schneider, ARSA Associates, Park Ridge, Ill.
General Contractor: BLC Construction LLC, Elk Grove, Ill.
Fabricator: Sheet Metal Supply LTD, Grayslake, Ill.
Installer: Architectural Panel Systems, Addison, Ill.

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Sheet Metal Supply Relaunches Website

 Sheet Metal Supply Ltd. has relaunched its website at www.sheetmetalsupplyltd.com. 

“Ultimately, we wanted a website that was even easier for customers to navigate and we’ve got that,” says Ben Kweton, Vice President of Sheet Metal Supply. “A part of making it easier to navigate was making the process for ordering products simple. Every product page has an option to place an order with easy-to-follow instructions. You don’t have to go scrambling around the site to place orders.” 

Kweton says because of the company’s recent move into a new 80,000 square foot facility, with a greatly expanded fabrication equipment stable and growing staff, it was important to update the website to reflect that increased capability and capacity. 

The new site is designed for improved navigation and performance, with content that highlights company information, products, and services with enhanced color charts. The site features a Sheet Metal Supply blog, including recent projects with videos and links to all social media platforms. Customers will discover a site that is more user-friendly and find it is even easier to place orders online.