Hedge Your Bet Against Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Metal Tariffs Present Real-World Threat to the Construction Industry

“Steel and aluminum tariffs will negatively impact U.S. design and construction industries, (and) would have far-reaching implications on building materials, construction costs, and economic growth.” AIA Statement March 2018

Regardless if President Trump imposes tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum, budgets demand alternatives.

CERACLAD Cement Panels Emmulate Metal Profiles

  • CERACLAD RainScreen Fiber Cement Siding systems can be installed for less than $20/foot.
  • From a design perspective, CERACLAD fiber cement siding emulates striated, corrugated and fabricated metal.
  • And the CERACLAD Ceramic Coating provides high resistance to UV rays, minimizing degradation and color fading – supported by a 50 Year Product Warranty and 20 Year Color Warranty per ISO 105-A02:1990 Gray Scale and ESR-1627.
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Alternatives are a prerequisite for any budget-conscious project. Cement Façades are immune to tariffs. Cement panels installed for less than $20/foot is half the price of steel and aluminum panels.

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AIA Statement

“Steel, aluminum tariffs will negatively impact U.S. design and construction industries (and) would have far-reaching implications on building materials, construction costs, and economic growth.”

The Wall Street Journal March 2018

“Transportation industries, including aircraft and autos, account for about 40% of domestic steel consumption, followed by packaging with 20% and building construction with 15%. All will have to pay higher prices, making them less competitive globally and in the U.S.

Curbed, March 8, 2018

“But larger buildings, including multistory, multifamily construction, require a higher percentage of steel, meaning tariffs will have more of an impact.”

BISNOW March 2018

“According to Edward Zarenski, a construction economics professor at Worcestor Polytechnic Institute … Trump’s tariff could cause commercial project costs to rise about 1% this year, translating to $7.5B in increased construction prices nationwide.”