Why Longboard is the Best Material Option for Florida
Florida’s climate challenges building materials with its relentless humidity, punishing UV exposure, and the ever-present threat of hurricanes demand that every exterior building material earn
6 Steps to Reading Span Charts Effectively
Utilizing span charts during the design and development phase is integral, particularly in severe weather environments such as South Florida. Longboard’s span charts help architects,
Architectural Excellence Awards 2026
Announcing the Longboard Architectural Excellence Award Winners for 2026! We received so many stunning submissions and have chosen some standout projects that showcased Longboard’s products
Build Smart: Transforming a 1977 House into a Beautiful Passive Home
In a recent episode of the Build Show, Matt Risinger speaks with Head of Construction at Risinger Build, Daniel Glauser on a home renovation project tackling his own 1970’s home.
Boost Your Space’s Value with Stunning Outdoor Landscaping Design
In recent years, both homeowners and businesses have come to recognize the immense value of well-designed, functional, and visually captivating outdoor spaces. Whether it’s a
Design Excellence: 3 Outstanding Interior Projects in 2025 from Around the World
Contemporary architecture and interior design succeed when they solve real problems and elevate experiences. Here are three projects from across the globe that demonstrate this
The HITCH™ System is Sustainable, Contributing an Absolute 94% Thermal Efficiency
Longboard’s proprietary HITCH™ cladding attachment system was engineered to exemplify a commitment to energy-efficient building practices. Its design and material composition were factors that
How a Simple Clip Can Solve a $50 Billion Moisture Problem
The clip: Hitch® Cladding Attachment System by Longboard is engineered for exceptional strength, supporting high wind loads and heavy cladding dead loads with confidence. By allowing up to 50% fewer clips, Hitch ® reduces penetrations, cuts material and labor costs, and accelerates installation schedules. The system is built with ease of installation in mind including simple adjustments to accommodate substrate inconsistencies making it faster, cleaner, and more efficient from start to finish.
The Versatility of Latimer Lake: Can an industrial building actually feel comfortable and inviting?
Latimer Lake is more than an industrial building, it is a project with a lot of intention behind every detail and material used. The designers
Sustainability First: 3 Impactful Technologies in the Aluminum Industry
As the building and construction industry accounts for approximately 40% of global carbon emissions, now more than ever, it’s important to be thinking about how
