Brand favors products that enhance the modernist look and spirit of his work. He says Easy Lock standing-seam metal roofing from Taylor Metal Products delivers the aesthetic he's seeking, with “clean lines, longevity, and beauty,” among other traits. Easy Lock's 16-gauge and 24-gauge steel has no visible fasteners and a zero-siphoning lock system that stands up to wind gusts of up to 140 miles per hour. The system is shown here on one of the firm's houses. Taylor Metal Products, 800.574.1388; www.taylormetal.com.


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