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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…
How Service Centers Help Contractors
Business models seem to change overnight. Digital disruption impacts every industry from how you get a ride to where you eat to banking to…
15 Tips to Address the Labor Shortage
Due to the great resignation trend, it seems like we’re all trying to get more done with fewer people. While, unfortunately, we don’t have…
Post Frame/Ag Panel Roofing Trends
Post-frame buildings have certainly dominated rural landscapes for decades. But much like the phones we used during that time have gone…
Metal Roofing: Dead Valley Projects and Warranties
While not common for residential projects, commercial and architectural metal roofing projects often require a weathertightness warranty…