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Understanding the Hidden Problem in Post-Frame Construction When thinking about the life of a building, most of you will picture...
Oil canning is a common issue faced by installers and owners of standing seam metal roofs. This aesthetic distortion, which results in visible waves, ripples, or bows in the flat areas of the roof...
Blue Film Storage Presto Tape’s Protection Films are adhesive-coated “masking films” that provide temporary surface protection for a multitude of...
10 WAYS TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR METAL ROOF A metal roof is a valuable investment offering longevity, durability, energy efficiency...
Introducing CoVent Exhaust Fan Vent! Introducing the CoVent Exhaust Fan Vent, an all-in-one exhaust fan vent designed for metal roofs...
Why is Product Photography Important in the Metal Roofing Industry? Product Photography is an important part of the metal roofing...
Jamesway Tools Slitter The easy to use slitter from Jamesway Tools allows for fast on-site cuts to metal and vinyl...
Why Get a Metal Roof? A major question for many home and business owners is why should they get a...
Work Glove Safety Roofers should be wearing gloves to make sure that they will be able to handle all roofing...
Uplift Plate – Post Foundation Anchor System Uplift Plate Our Uplift Plate™ is a revolutionary new product that saves post-frame...
What to Know About Galvanized Screws The term “galvanized” refers to the application of a protective zinc coating, typically on...
Why Ventilation Matters All roofing types benefit from proper ventilation, but metal roofing especially requires a good ventilation system. The...
7 Tips for Addressing the Contractor Shortage The metal roofing industry has been steadily growing for some time now. Most...
The Types and Benefits of Roofing Underlayment Not all metal roofs make use of underlayment, because not all metal roofs...
Does Branding Matter For the Construction Industry? When people hear about “branding” they often think of logos, company colors and...
What to Know About Metal Roofing Sealants An important step in weatherproofing a metal roof is applying a proper sealant...
Tools for Metal Roofing What tools do you need for metal roofing installation? Metal roofing has a reputation of being...
Why Powder Coating Matters When it comes to powder coating, it’s easy to assume that all powder coatings are created...
Structural Screws vs. Lag Bolts Structural screws are relatively new products on the market intended to be able to replace...
The Ultimate Guide to Snow Retention Systems DOWNLOAD OUR GUIDE • Why Do Your Need Snow Guards for a Metal...
Why Do Metal Roofs Need Snow Retention? There are three primary reasons why having a good snow retention system on...
What to Know About Exposed Fastener Metal Roofing Screws What are they and what are they made of? Metal roofing...
Snow Guard Materials & Quality Stainless Steel Snow Guards With a number of options for snow guard materials on the...
Fastener Pull Out Strength in Metal to Wood What it is and why it matters. Pull out strength is the...
Which Ridge Vent is Right for You? Picking the right ridge vent is an important step for your roofing project...
Snow Guards vs. Snow Rails: Which Should I Use? When deciding on a snow retention system, often one’s first thought...