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How Does the Metal Roof Installation Process Differ from Traditional Roofing Materials?
When you’re talking roofing in the United States, there’s no denying that metal roofing is the new kid on the block, relatively speaking.…
What Are the Advantages of Metal Over Other Commercial Roofing Materials?
Commercial building owners understand the importance of a quality roof to protect inventory, equipment, and staff. They also typically…
8 Challenges When Installing a Metal Roof
With a 60-year service life and lower life cycle costs than shingles, metal roofing continues to gain popularity for residential and…
Industrial Roof Replacement
Industrial roof replacement projects certainly aren’t for the faint of heart. From working around manufacturing operations to large…
How Can You Cut Costs When Installing Solar on Your Trapezoidal Metal Roof?
It’s no secret that rooftop solar installations are good for the environment and your pocketbook. Not only does generating solar power…
Factors that Affect the Installed Cost of Standing Seam Roofing
Most projects start with a budget discussion, so it makes perfect sense that cost is one of the most common questions we hear as people…
How Architects Specify Metal Roofing for Commercial Buildings
Metal roofing has been a popular product for commercial buildings for decades. In fact, nationally, about 1/3 of all commercial buildings…
Does Solar Make “Cents” for Your Business?
It wasn’t long ago that tree hugger was a slang term for folks concerned with the environment. In hindsight, these people likely deserved…
8 Things to Consider When Selecting the Gauge for Metal Roof and Wall Panels
One of the more common questions we receive involves selecting the proper gauge for metal roofing and siding panels. We’ve been helping…
Metal Roofing: Dead Valley Projects and Warranties
While not common for residential projects, commercial and architectural metal roofing projects often require a weathertightness warranty…