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How Roof Slope Affects Exposed Fastener Metal Panel Selection
The roof pitch or slope refers to the rise or fall of a roof over 12”. Roof slope is typically expressed numerically, such as 1:12 or 1/12,…
Can Metal Panels be used as a Facade?
When faced with product selection options, some designers and building owners choose metal panel products for their building facades. Let’s…
Industrial Roof Replacement
Industrial roof replacement projects certainly aren’t for the faint of heart. From working around manufacturing operations to large…
Maxima Standing Seam Metal Roofing Installation
McElroy Metal’s Maxima family of products represents the industry’s broadest selection of vertical leg standing seam systems.
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…