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5 Ways Corrugated Metal Wainscoting Can Change Your SpaceCorrugated metal is often thought of as rusty tin that belongs on a barn or shed roof. While this is where you might see quite a bit of corrugated metal, there are so many more ways to use this material in your home or office. One of the most popular ways is with corrugated metal wainscoting. Here are five of our favorite ways these eye-catching accents can change your space. 1. Blend Indoor & Outdoor StyleOver the years, typical outdo …

What is Charred Wood?Charred Wood is the process of lightly applying open flame to a wood plank to char the surface of the board. The charred exterior helps to weatherproof the siding and act as a deterrent to insects.Shou Sugi Ban is a commonly used variation of the Japanese word Yakisugi. In Japanese Yaki means to heat with fire, and Sugi means Japanese Cedar. Ban translates to a plank, in this case a wood plank. Shou Sugi Ban was first seen used in 18th century Japan as a technique for charr …

How to Use Corrugated Metal For FencingLong gone are the days spent replacing vinyl fencing that has cracked from the first hail storm of the year, or even worse, the hot summer days spent painting or staining the wood fence for the third time. We don’t know about you, but we like to spend the warmer months on the lake or next to a river, not repairing the old fence.In the past couple of months, we have started to see a trend in using corrugated metal panels as fencing. Using metal for fenc …

How Corrugated Metal Panels Have Evolved Over the YearsOver time we have continued to see building design trends evolve. Corrugated metal panels however have been around since the 1820’s! Traditionally found on roofs the affordable and sustainable building material has continued to capture some large audiences and now more than ever are we seeing the varying applications and demand.The subtle linear corrugated pattern can be found in a multitude of finishes for a versatile look. Maybe …

How to Install A Corrugated Accent WallThere's a few things to remember when buying and installing a corrugated accent wall for an interior project.  While many steps are the same as exteriors walls, some aspects make an interior project easier for a DIY enthusiast.