The benefits of using architectural zinc in roofing and wall claddings

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Author

Charles (Chip) McGowan is the president of RHEINZINK America Inc. and has more than three decades of experience working with architectural, specifications, and installation professionals on projects featuring metal building products. He is a member of ASTM B02 Nonferrous Metals and Alloys Committee and represents RHEINZINK’s membership in the Metal Construction Association (MCA), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). McGowan can be reached at charles.mcgowan@rheinzink.com.