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How Can You Cut Costs When Installing Solar on Your Trapezoidal Metal Roof?
It’s no secret that rooftop solar installations are good for the environment and your pocketbook. Not only does generating solar power…
Factors that Affect the Installed Cost of Standing Seam Roofing
Most projects start with a budget discussion, so it makes perfect sense that cost is one of the most common questions we hear as people…
How Architects Specify Metal Roofing for Commercial Buildings
Metal roofing has been a popular product for commercial buildings for decades. In fact, nationally, about 1/3 of all commercial buildings…
What’s the Best Exposed Fastener for Residential Metal Roofing?
We’re often asked which fastener we recommend for exposed fastened residential metal roofing projects. The reality is that the substructure…
Does Solar Make “Cents” for Your Business?
It wasn’t long ago that tree hugger was a slang term for folks concerned with the environment. In hindsight, these people likely deserved…
What’s the Difference Between Galvanized and Galvalume?
Not all metal panels are created equally. That’s why educating yourself and understanding the different options available is essential. The…
What is the Cost Difference Between Standing Seam and Exposed Fastener Panels?
Customers routinely ask us to compare the price difference between metal panels installed with exposed versus concealed fasteners.
What is Oil Canning of a Metal Roof?
Anyone who invests in a metal roof expects to see the benefits they were promised. Long life, low maintenance, looks great, no color fade.…
8 Things to Consider When Selecting the Gauge for Metal Roof and Wall Panels
One of the more common questions we receive involves selecting the proper gauge for metal roofing and siding panels. We’ve been helping…