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    Testing components and materials for quality and durability is essential in manufacturing. This is especially true for metal...

    Understanding Load Tables

    by McElroy Metal on Aug 15, 2024 8:00 AM

    Understanding Load Tables can feel complicated, especially if you're not an engineer, but knowing the basics can help you...

    It’s likely you don’t notice low-sloped roofs. For starters, they are rarely visible from the street. They also typically...

    Metal roof screw patterns refer to specific arrangements and spacing of screws used to fasten metal roofing panels to...

    The popularity of metal roofing has been on the rise in recent years because of numerous benefits. It offers a 50-60 year...

    Metal roof purlins are steel horizontal support beams for metal roofing systems. They help distribute the weight of the roof...

    In the digital era, data centers are an increasingly critical and increasingly energy-hungry component of operational...

    As a fast-growing segment of the roofing industry, many architects are turning to metal roofing to create energy-efficient,...

    A successful construction project starts with appropriately estimating construction costs. While this may seem like an easy...

    When you picture a roof, what comes to mind? Given your role as a contractor, you likely think more about tie-off points,...