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The Versatility and Appeal of Horizontal Metal Panels
Combining durability with a sleek, contemporary look, horizontal metal panels have become a staple in modern construction.
Trends in Exterior Metal Siding Panels
Exterior metal siding panels are extremely versatile and offer a wide range of benefits and aesthetic options. They are perhaps the most…
8 FAQs for Installing Exposed Fastener Metal Roofs
1. What’s different between the installation of exposed fastener and standing seam metal roofs? Some primary differences exist between the…
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,…
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…
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.
Concealed and Exposed Fastener Roof Panels-Which is Best for Your Customer?
As a contractor, you wear many hats and answer many questions from both crews and your customers. Chances are good you can answer many in…
Recover Systems Price is Competitive With Single-Ply
There are literally thousands of existing metal roofing systems, many up to 50 to 60 years old, which need replacement. Building owners…
Exposed fastener panels create unique aesthetic for medical office building
By specifying a variety of exposed fastener profiles from McElroy Metal on the Lewiston (Pa.) Community Health Center medical office…
Installing a Membrane Roof over a Metal Roof on a Pre-Engineered Metal Building
Initial lower cost and speed of erection are two of the primary reasons that building owners select pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB)…