InvariMatte® Stainless Steel Chosen to Recreate Thomas Jefferson Inspired Roof
The historic renovation of South Carolina’s Brattonsville Brick House, located in York County in McConnells, now underway began with the roof in December 2013. Phase one of the restoration, which includes updates to carpentry and mortar as well, is now complete. The roof is an example of a Thomas Jefferson Tinplate Roof.
Paint is paint. It does a good job of protecting metals that deteriorate and comes in a variety of colors, but when a building is clad in painted metal you only get the color you choose. However, if you opt for Contrarian Micro Textures’ InvariMatte® stainless steel instead, you end up with a material that has a sophisticated appearance that absorbs the colors of its surroundings, adding interest and allowing the building to blend in to its environment. InvariMatte® looks blue under a blue sky and takes on a warm glow at sunset. It absorbs the tones of adjacent materials, as well as those of nearby buildings and landscapes.
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Features State-of-the-Art Security
Brilliant splendor describes New York’s newest skyscraper, the 34-story International Gem Tower, which opened this summer on West 47th Street in the heart of the Diamond District. Designed to cater to the needs of the gem industry, the building features state-of-the-art security including iris scanners, tracking technology, 350 cameras and secure underground delivery bays. G4S served as the security consultant; the Olympics are among their clients.