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Corrugated steel is a “practical, useful material,” says McCurry, “especially when building around the great lakes or ocean, where you get a lot of wind-driven sand.” She specs McElroy raw galvanized steel siding for projects such as this one, but also likes the product painted white and respects the longevity of McElroy’s Kynar 500 coatings. McElroy Metal, 888.245.3696; www.mcelroymetal.com.


Margaret L. McCurry
tigerman mccurry architects

www.tigerman-mccurry.com
chicago

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Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED AP, writes about residential construction and design, sustainable building and living, and travel and health-care issues.

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