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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…
Choosing the Best Standing Seam Roofing (SSR) System
Desmond Tutu once said, “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” And while chances are none of us will ever literally…
Three-Coat vs. Two-Coat Paint Systems for Buildings
More is better right? For many architects and building owners, the decision of three-coat vs. two-coat paint systems certainly isn’t black…
Are Weathertightness Warranties Worth the Money?
A Weathertightness Warranty (WTW) is intended to be an assurance from a metal roofing manufacturer that a newly installed standing seam…
What causes oil canning and how should it be addressed with product specifications
Oil canning is something you see when a metal panel appears wavy or distorted. Oil canning is an inherent characteristic of cold-rolled…
How Roof Pitch Affects Your Standing Seam Panel Selection
Between the dizzying array of panel styles and multiple manufacturers who all name their products something different, selecting the right…
10 Advantages of a Commercial Metal Roof Retrofit
When it comes time to replace a commercial roof, building owners have two primary options - remove and replace the existing roof or opt for…
The Risks of Using Single-Ply Over Metal Roofs
When choosing to recover a pre-engineered metal building roof, it is important to select the correct roofing recover system. A single-ply…
Standing Seam Roof Installation
Exterior Pro Roofing shared this video of their standing seam metal roof installation on a historic Indiana building. The McElroy Metal…
Commercial Roofing Materials: Membrane versus Metal Roofing
Membrane and metal roofing are two of the most common styles of flat and low slope commercial roofing. These commercial roofing materials…