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What Should Contractors Verify Before Submitting a Metal Roofing Bid?
Most cost overruns on metal roofing projects don't start on the roof. They start at the estimating desk, weeks before the first panel is…
What Causes Callbacks on Metal Roof Jobs - and How to Avoid Them
Callbacks don't just interrupt your schedule. They cut into labor, delay new work, and create friction with customers that can be difficult…
The Science Behind MoistureLok: How It Prevents Condensation Problems
Condensation is often treated like a roofing problem. In reality, it is a physics problem.
MasterLok-90 and MasterLok-FS Standing Seam Systems for Low-Slope Commercial Roofing
Low-slope roofing projects require panel systems designed to perform where panel geometry and seam configuration play an important role.…
Tips for Selecting and Installing Screws in Metal Roofing
Metal roof screw patterns refer to specific arrangements and spacing of screws used to fasten metal roofing panels to underlying…
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What to Expect When You Order From McElroy Metal
Switching or adding a metal supplier isn't something contractors take lightly. You've lived through it all—late trucks, damaged panels,…
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…
Roofing Curb Guidelines for Low Slope Metal Roof Systems
Roofing curbs provide a watertight solution for a wide variety of roof penetration scenarios such as access hatches, skylights, and…
Pros and Cons of Metal Roof Insulation Options
Metal roofing offers many advantages. It’s incredibly durable and long-lasting. It’s one of the greenest solutions on the market, and it’s…