Academy of Innovation

Vicksburg, Mississippi

The Academy of Innovation is a STEM-based junior-high school that provides project-based learning opportunities for more than 400 students who excel academically. In 2018, it was the first-ever middle school in Mississippi to be chosen as a Leader In Me Lighthouse School. Due to the school’s growing success, it needed to expand its campus and upgrade its facilities, that would last well into the future.

This 68,000-square-foot facility needed to be state-of-the-art and boast a quality building envelope. The requirement for quality allowed Fabral to provide the best possible solution for their desired metal wall system.

The products used for the  metal wall system of the school included the Silhouette HCF series, which features a horizontal concealed fastener system and Fabral’s mitered corners allowing it to achieve a sleek-dynamic design.

The Fabral team worked closely with the primary contractor, E. Cornell Malone, to ensure the right products were used and installed efficiently. When working on this project, Dan Edwards, General Manager for E. Cornell Malone Wall Panel Division, said, “It was an honor to be part of a project that will bring such opportunity to the children in our community. The building design was as innovative as the learning that will take place inside it and the metal details on the exterior of the building really elevated the design. From order to delivery, it was great working with the Fabral team and we are very excited about the finished result.” E. Cornell Malone is one of the largest full-service roofing companies throughout the Southeast region.

The Academy of Innovation officially opened its doors with a formal student-led ribbon-cutting ceremony at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.

Project Details

Project Summary

Architect: Dale Bailey Architects

GC: Century Construction

Contractor: E. Cornell Malone

 Product Details

Silhouette Series HCF 16-4

Flats and Mitered Corners

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Product Details

Box Rib HCF Series

The Fabral Box Rib HCF (horizontal concealed fastener) System is available in a range of profiles and configurations for architectural, commercial and industrial applications. With one to four ribs, this strong, durable wall panel system provides design versatility and performance. An interlocking sidelap hides fasteners and can be installed with or without clips to accommodate thermal movement

Box Rib HCF 2aC, 2C, 2wC, 3C
Box Rib HCF Series concealed fastener wall panels seamlessly integrate with adjacent materials, windows and design elements.

 

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Box Rib HCF Series

Panel Options Available: Multiple Panel Profiles Designs with both 12″ and 16″ options Check with local sales representative for availability of 20GA and 18GA steel options and .040 - .050 aluminum options. Subject to change without notice.
Substrate Offering:
.032″ Aluminum .040″ Aluminum .050″ Aluminum 18 Gauge Steel 20 Gauge Steel 22 Gauge Steel 24 Gauge Steel
Panel Features:
Factory Applied Sealant
Product Installation: Install panels plumb, level and straight so they are weathertight and without waves or other distortions that may limit thermal movement. Apply sealant tape or caulking as necessary at flashing and panel joints to prevent water penetration.
Product Maintenance & Warranty: Use proper care to ensure the durability of Box Rib HCF panels. Remove filings, grease, stains, marks or excess sealants from roof panel system to prevent staining. Store panels and flashings in a safe dry environment. Box Rib HCF has a 30-year finish warranty against cracking, chipping, peeling, fading and chalking.
Panel Width: 12", 16"
Hail Resistance: UL 2218 Class 4 Hail Impact Resistance
Fire Resistance: UL 790 Class A Fire Resistance
Maximum Panel Length: 30′
Minimum Panel Length: 2′

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PANEL/SUBSTRATE SPANS 2'-0" 2"-6" 3'-0" 3'-6" 4'-0"
24 GA Steel 3 54 48 43 38 33
22 GA Steel 3 60 53 48 42 37
.032 Aluminum 3 48 42 36 30 24

Academy of Innovation- Project Spotlight

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