Heat-formed Steel: What Is It AND Why Is It Important?
“Heat-formed steel” and “cold-formed steel” are two terms that describe the different methods of manufacturing painted steel roof panels like the ABM Panel. The photos below are examples of what can happen to cold-formed panels after only a few years of exposure to the elements. And not just roof panels. The photos below are both […]
[Video] Save Time with the Snap Table Pro for Standing Seam
The Snap Table Pro is an all-in-one panel preparation system for standing seam metal roofing; with the highest quality in notching, slitting, and hemming. The all new SnapTable Pro adjusts to accommodate panels between 12” and 24” and is equipped to notch, slit, and hem up to 60” offsets for hip-valley roofing cuts. · Made […]
Is a metal roof way noisier than shingles?
In this world, it rains on the metal roofs and the shingle roofs alike. But what is the noise level of a metal roof? Homeowners are asking for two reasons. On one hand are the homeowners who are worried that …
Infographic: Is a metal roof heavier than shingles?
When you think of putting steel panels on your roof, you’re smart to consider the weight. Metal is one of the heaviest substances known to man, right? The last thing you want to do is overload your trusses or rafters and bring your shiny new metal roof crashing down into your living room. But does a metal roof actually weigh more than asphalt shingles?
Steel Price Increase – April 2018
With the recently announced tariffs on imported steel and aluminum and with the recent increases in the cost of paint, zinc, and transportation, price increases in many of our roofing products is unavoidable. Order Deadline: 4/18/2018 Ship/Pickup Deadline: 5/2/2018 Below you will find the increase amounts. All orders must be placed on or before the […]
New Rules for Ground Contact
Required Uses for Ground Contact Ground Contact Treated Wood (instead of standard pressure treated) is now required when… … joists and beams are used that are difficult to maintain, repair, or replace, and are critical to the performance and safety of the structure. … treated wood is used less than 6″ off the ground when […]
How to Choose the Best Snow Retention System
The following is a portion of an article that was originally published in the Metal Construction News. Snow Retention: Compatible Solutions for the Life of the Roof! When choosing snow retention systems today, one can be inundated with rhetoric from dozens of suppliers all touting that theirs is the best, the first, the newest, the […]
Prevent Crushing Snow Slides with Snow Guards!
Snow Defender™ 6500 Featured in the picture above, the patented Snow Defender™ 6500 is designed for standing seam roofs and is the snow guard of choice for many roofers. It fits standing seams up to 3/8″ width and 1″ through 1 3/4″ seam height. This strong 304 stainless design and patented non-piercing clamping attachment allows […]
Does a Metal Roof Cost More to Install?
There are two main factors that might affect the speed of install and therefore the cost of labor…
Why You Should Want a Metal Roof in the Winter
In an earlier post titled, Keep Cool with Our Metal Roof, we showed how a metal roof can save you energy costs by reflecting as much as 83% of the sun’s energy away from the roof. That’s more than twice as reflective as the best asphalt shingles. That’s nice for your pocket book during the […]
