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What is the Best Underlayment for a Metal Roof?
Underlayment products provide a barrier of weather protection for a building's interior both during and after construction. During…
Behind the Scenes: Testing Metal Roof Panels for Quality and Durability
Testing components and materials for quality and durability is essential in manufacturing. This is especially true for metal roof panels.…
Understanding Load Tables
Understanding Load Tables can feel complicated, especially if you're not an engineer, but knowing the basics can help you make informed…
Low Slope Metal Roofing: Which Panel is Best?
It’s likely you don’t notice low-sloped roofs. For starters, they are rarely visible from the street. They also typically don’t offer much…
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…
A to Zee’s: Choose The Correct Substructure Component For Your Project
The popularity of metal roofing has been on the rise in recent years because of numerous benefits. It offers a 50-60 year life expectancy,…
The Ultimate Guide to Metal Roof Purlins: Importance and Installation Tips
Metal roof purlins are steel horizontal support beams for metal roofing systems. They help distribute the weight of the roof evenly and…
How Metal Roofing and Solar Make the Perfect Partner for Data Centers
In the digital era, data centers are an increasingly critical and increasingly energy-hungry component of operational infrastructure.…
How to Address Design Considerations When Working with Metal Roofing
As a fast-growing segment of the roofing industry, many architects are turning to metal roofing to create energy-efficient, attractive…
The Art of Estimating Construction Costs: Tips for Building Contractors
A successful construction project starts with appropriately estimating construction costs. While this may seem like an easy project…