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...
Three-Coat vs. Two-Coat Paint Systems for Buildings
by McElroy Metal on Feb 17, 2021 11:57 AM
More is better right? For many architects and building owners, the decision of three-coat vs. two-coat paint systems...
Are Weathertightness Warranties Worth the Money?
by McElroy Metal on Nov 3, 2020 8:00 AM
A Weathertightness Warranty (WTW) is intended to be an assurance from a metal roofing manufacturer that a newly installed...
What causes oil canning and how should it be addressed with product specifications
by McElroy Metal on Oct 13, 2020 8:00 AM
Oil canning is something you see when a metal panel appears wavy or distorted. Oil canning is an inherent characteristic of...
Best Practices in Lightning Protection and Metal Roof Construction
by McElroy Metal on Sep 15, 2020 8:00 AM
The materials used in the construction of a metal roof, specifically steel, are obviously conductive. However, they do not...
How Roof Pitch Affects Your Standing Seam Panel Selection
by McElroy Metal on Aug 25, 2020 9:36 AM
Between the dizzying array of panel styles and multiple manufacturers who all name their products something different,...
10 Advantages of a Commercial Metal Roof Retrofit
by McElroy Metal on Jun 10, 2020 12:40 PM
When it comes time to replace a commercial roof, building owners have two primary options - remove and replace the existing...
The Risks of Using Single-Ply Over Metal Roofs
by McElroy Metal on Jan 27, 2020 10:30 AM
When choosing to recover a pre-engineered metal building roof, it is important to select the correct roofing recover system....
Standing Seam Roof Installation
by McElroy Metal on Oct 15, 2019 8:00 AM
Exterior Pro Roofing shared this video of their standing seam metal roof installation on a historic Indiana building. The...
Commercial Roofing Materials: Membrane versus Metal Roofing
by McElroy Metal on Jul 23, 2019 7:00 AM
Membrane and metal roofing are two of the most common styles of flat and low slope commercial roofing. These commercial...