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Incorporated in March 1996, NOW Specialties, Inc. is the leading exterior wall system designer, fabricator, and installer in Texas. NOW was the first ACM fabricator-and is still the only MCA Premium Fabricator in Texas and the surrounding states. We are also the only fabricator of Trespa HPL in the area. We fabricate over 500,000 square feet of material annually.
From shop drawings and submittals to fabrication and installation, NOW's approach is comprehensive. Our systems are thoroughly designed and proven. Our installations are timely and complete. We believe in our team and our products and are proud of our strong reputation.
NOW currently offers six mounting systems that are tested to withstand 15psf. NOW currently has performance bond capacity of $30 million, and of $15 million on any single job. We are an authorized fabricator of a variety of architectural products.
Today NOW has shop space of over 45,000sf. We have an office staff of over 30 and a field staff of over 150. Finally, our resume of completed projects exceeds $100 million in contract sum, and should demonstrate our experience with large scopes, complex geometries and tight schedules.
ALL PRODUCTS
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Rainscreen Systems - NOW 8100
The NOW-8100 is a route-and-return vertical wall cladding system,which capitalizes on the superior finishes and flatness of metal composite material (MCM). Tested to AAMA 508, it is our pressure-equalized rainscreen (PERS), featuring an innovative one-component assembly that fabricates MCM into a grid of concealed integral diverters, shedding water to the base of the system. The NOW-8100 may be left open at top and bottom for enhanced ventilation.
The NOW-8100 features no exposed trim, fasteners, or extrusions. joint splines are unnecessary as the face material and recessed reveals are fabricated from the same stock. Natural metals such as copper, stainless steel and titanium are available. Return legs are fully exposed, for a crisp and attractive reveal. With a geographically-suitable air barrier material, the NOW-8100 is the newest addition to our line of rainscreen systems, and represents NOW at the height of our engineering capabilities.
The NOW-8100 features no exposed trim, fasteners, or extrusions. joint splines are unnecessary as the face material and recessed reveals are fabricated from the same stock. Natural metals such as copper, stainless steel and titanium are available. Return legs are fully exposed, for a crisp and attractive reveal. With a geographically-suitable air barrier material, the NOW-8100 is the newest addition to our line of rainscreen systems, and represents NOW at the height of our engineering capabilities.
Rainscreen Systems - NOW 8200
The NOW-8200 is a route-and-return vertical wall cladding system,which capitalizes on the superior finishes and flatness of metal composite material (MCM). Tested to AAMA 509, it is our high-performance Drained/Back-Ventilated (D/BV) rainscreen, featuring rear-mounted extrusion profiles that form a grid of concealed gutters and downspouts, shedding water to the base of the system. The NOW-8200 may be left open at top and bottom for enhanced ventilation.
Non-progressive installation means panels can be replaced without any damage to or displacement of surrounding materials, yet joint splines conceal attachment clips, making this a suitable system for interior as well as exterior use. Joint splines are normally fabricated from the same material as the adjacent panel face, yet designers might opt for color contrast. Natural metals such as copper, stainless steel and titanium are available. Return legs are fully exposed, for a crisp and attractive reveal. With a geographically-suitable air barrier material, the NOW-8200 is our best performing, most design flexible, and most aesthetically pleasing MCM system yet.
Non-progressive installation means panels can be replaced without any damage to or displacement of surrounding materials, yet joint splines conceal attachment clips, making this a suitable system for interior as well as exterior use. Joint splines are normally fabricated from the same material as the adjacent panel face, yet designers might opt for color contrast. Natural metals such as copper, stainless steel and titanium are available. Return legs are fully exposed, for a crisp and attractive reveal. With a geographically-suitable air barrier material, the NOW-8200 is our best performing, most design flexible, and most aesthetically pleasing MCM system yet.
Rainscreen Systems - NOW 4100
NOW 4100 is an open-joint, route-and-return variation of the rainscreen principle. This aluminum composite panel system allows for improved ventilation and moisture control and is suitable for interior and exterior use. Exterior use requires an uninterrupted air barrier, with a perm rating suitable to project geography.
Rainscreen Systems - NOW 4200
NOW 4200 is a joint-spline, route-and-return variation of the rainscreen principle. This aluminum composite panel system allows for improved ventilation and moisture control. The joint spline freely allows for accent colors and joint width flexibility. NOW 4200 is suitable for interior and exterior use. Exterior use requires an uninterrupted air barrier, with a perm rating suitable to project geography.
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Wall Assembly - NOW 8200WX
The NOW-8200WX is more than a system. It is a full wall assembly, drawing from our ongoing research in the areas of ventilation, thermal separation and flame spread performance.
NFPA 285 testing ensures that the wall components will not subject building occupants to unnecessary fire hazards. Comprehensive R-value modeling means true environmental separation and minimized thermal/cold bridging. Excellent AAMA 509 performance guarantees condensation control and the evaporation of bulk water. Lastly, use of this wall assembly below the 40-foot threshold assures flame-spread resistance per IBC 2603.5.5.
Just like the NOW 8200, the WX features rear-mounted extrusion profiles that form a grid of concealed gutters and downspouts, shedding water to the base of the system. The WX cladding may be left open at top and bottom for improved ventilation.
Non-progressive installation means panels can be replaced without any damage to or displacement of surrounding materials, yet joint splines conceal attachment clips, making this a suitable system for interior as well as exterior use. Joint splines are normally fabricated from the same material as the adjacent panel face, yet designers might opt for color contrast. Natural metals such as copper, stainless steel and titanium are available. Return legs are fully exposed, for a crisp and attractive reveal. With a geographically-suitable air barrier material, the NOW-8200WX truly represents the pinnacle of our engineering capabilities.
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Barrier Systems - NOW 1100
NOW 1100 is our variation of the route-and-return wet system principle. This aluminum composite panel system is one of our most affordable, design-flexible, and easily installed systems. It is suitable for interior and exterior use. Applications for which the design criteria are exceeded require an uninterrupted air barrier, with a perm rating suitable to project geography.
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Barrier Systems - NOW 3100
NOW 3100 is our high-performing, route-and-return dry system. Also known as a "gasketed" system, this aluminum composite panel system is tested to the most stringent air, water and structural criteria. It is aesthetically unsurpassed, requires virtually no maintenance, and is suitable for interior and exterior use. Applications for which the design criteria are exceeded require an uninterrupted air barrier, with a perm rating suitable to project geography. (Please note that this system is not suitable for curved applications.)
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Column Cover Systems
Our proprietary line of column covers falls under the NOW 2500 designation. These metal composite panel systems feature attractive curved or four-sided columns, reveals, variable finish options-including natural metal-and four different attachment methods. These are suitable for interior and exterior use.
NOW 2550 Route & Return Wet
NOW 2560 Hook & Pin
NOW 2570 Route & Return Dry
NOW 2580 rainscreen
NOW 2550 Route & Return Wet
NOW 2560 Hook & Pin
NOW 2570 Route & Return Dry
NOW 2580 rainscreen
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Zinc Composite Systems - NOW 4100Z
NOW 4100Z is our open-joint, route-and-return rainscreen system, with minor dimensional modifications for use with zinc MCM. This metal composite panel system allows for improved ventilation and moisture control and is suitable for interior and exterior use. Exterior use requires an uninterrupted air barrier, with a perm rating suitable to project geography.
Zinc Composite Systems - NOW 4200Z
NOW 4200Z is our joint-spline, route-and-return rainscreen system, with minor dimensional modifications for use with zinc MCM. This metal composite panel system allows for improved ventilation and moisture control. The joint spline freely allows for accent colors and joint width flexibility. NOW 4200Z is suitable for interior and exterior use. Exterior use requires an uninterrupted air barrier, with a perm rating suitable to project geography.
Zinc Composite Systems - NOW 8100Z
The NOW-8100Z is a route-and-return vertical wall cladding system,which capitalizes on the superior finishes and flatness of zinc composite material (ZCM). Tested to AAMA 508, it is our pressure-equalized rainscreen (PERS), featuring an innovative one-component assembly that fabricates ZCM into a grid of concealed integral diverters, shedding water to the base of the system. The NOW-8100Z may be left open at top and bottom for enhanced ventilation.
The NOW-8100Z features no exposed trim, fasteners, or extrusions. joint splines are unnecessary as the face material and recessed reveals are fabricated from the same stock. Return legs are fully exposed, for a crisp and attractive reveal. With a geographically-suitable air barrier material, the NOW-8100Z is the newest addition to our line of rainscreen systems, and represents NOW at the height of our engineering capabilities.
The NOW-8100Z features no exposed trim, fasteners, or extrusions. joint splines are unnecessary as the face material and recessed reveals are fabricated from the same stock. Return legs are fully exposed, for a crisp and attractive reveal. With a geographically-suitable air barrier material, the NOW-8100Z is the newest addition to our line of rainscreen systems, and represents NOW at the height of our engineering capabilities.
Zinc Composite Systems - NOW 8200Z
The NOW-8200Z is a route-and-return vertical wall cladding system, which capitalizes on the superior finishes and flatness of zinc composite material (ZCM). Tested to AAMA 509, it is our high-performance Drained/Back-Ventilated (D/BV) rainscreen, featuring rear-mounted extrusion profiles that form a grid of concealed gutters and downspouts, shedding water to the base of the system. The NOW-8200Z may be left open at top and bottom for enhanced ventilation.
Non-progressive installation means panels can be replaced without any damage to or displacement of surrounding materials, yet joint splines conceal attachment clips, making this a suitable system for interior as well as exterior use. Joint splines are normally fabricated from the same material as the adjacent panel face, yet designers might opt for color contrast. Return legs are fully exposed, for a crisp and attractive reveal. With a geographically-suitable air barrier material, the NOW-8200Z is our best performing, most design flexible, and most aesthetically pleasing ZCM system yet.
Non-progressive installation means panels can be replaced without any damage to or displacement of surrounding materials, yet joint splines conceal attachment clips, making this a suitable system for interior as well as exterior use. Joint splines are normally fabricated from the same material as the adjacent panel face, yet designers might opt for color contrast. Return legs are fully exposed, for a crisp and attractive reveal. With a geographically-suitable air barrier material, the NOW-8200Z is our best performing, most design flexible, and most aesthetically pleasing ZCM system yet.
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HPL Systems - NOW 7100
An open-joint, exposed fastener rainscreen system for use with high-pressure laminates. NOW 7100 allows for maximum ventilation and moisture control, superior flatness and better panel modules. It is suitable for interior and exterior use. Exterior use requires an uninterrupted air barrier, with a perm rating suitable to project geography.
HPL Systems - NOW 7200
An open-joint, concealed fastener rainscreen system for use with high-pressure laminates. NOW 7200 allows for maximum ventilation and moisture control, superior flatness and better panel modules. It is suitable for interior and exterior use. Exterior use requires an uninterrupted air barrier, with a perm rating suitable to project geography.
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Canopies
Canopies offer MCM material some of its greatest detailing challenges, and some of its most rewarding installations. Click through to view some of our answers to your most frequently-asked questions. Please note that all canopy material should be wet-sealed, and note also that NOW Specialties does not recommend upward-facing MCM elements. However, requests for MCM roof and partial-roof details are so common that we have attached them here.
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Exotic Products
At NOW Specialties, we are proud of our work with unique products such as colored stainless steel shingles and translucent architectural mesh. Rimex stainless shingles are tinted and bead blasted so that variances in texture refract light in an almost random way, causing panels that were cut from the same stock to appear green, charcoal, purple, and sometimes orange. Architectural mesh is not fully opaque or fully transparent, although from certain perspectives and in certain lights, it can be either. This is a highly specialized material, with only a few manufacturers worldwide. NOW's expertise in exotic materials is ever expanding as new materials become available.
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Custom Fabrications
NOW Specialties' custom fabrications can be seen on some of the most recognizable buildings in the DFW metro and surrounding areas. At NOW we can turn a design idea into reality regardless of the level of customization. Here are a few of our unique fabrications.
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Green
Sustainable development means more than just an innovative blueprint. It is a comprehensive view of the design, construction, occupancy, and maintenance of our buildings, homes, and infrastructure. It is an effort to reduce our waste in all forms and create flexible spaces with potential for longevity. From initiatives like precise material optimization and product recycling programs, to our natural metals promotions and scrap material donations, NOW is committed to reducing the environmental impact (and reducing the cost) of your next project.
LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program is the standard-bearer for certifying sustainable design. The USGBC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation. By 2010, LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, had certified 25 square feet of occupied space per person in the District of Columbia, and nearly 11 square feet of occupied space per person in Nevada, the leading state in LEED certified space.
While many companies in the building industry may rightly refer to their products and services as sustainable, it is a misnomer to refer to any one product as LEED certified, since the USGBC only certifies projects as a whole. While the components themselves cannot be LEED certified, they can contribute to your LEED rating. NOW Specialties can make significant contributions to your LEED rating, as described below. Also see a brief List of the LEED certifications in which we have played a role.
Last Update: 2019-01-04