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Article: Novel Materials, Tried and True.
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- Building Design & Construction
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- March 1, 2009
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By C.C. Sullivan and Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
England's Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, Madrid's Royal Palace, and Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral all share a couple of interesting traits. They are still standing today. And they are made of metal.
"Metal has a rich history and track record stretching back almost 3,000 years and has been used on some of the oldest and most prestigious structures in the world," notes Rob Haddock, president of the Metal Roof Advisory Group (MRAG), Colorado Springs, Colo.
Metal remains popular as a building material for many reasons. "Metals offer durability, strength, and versatility that when matched with ...