Learn More Embracing the Future: FastFrame™ Training Unveils the Modern Way to Build Arrow Home Improvements recently participated in a hands-on learning session to learn about FastFrame steel framing and how it is used for residential builds. Residential building is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the forefront of this transformation is FastFrame™ cold formed steel (CFS) […]
Snow Guards and Your Metal Roof
Snow guards are an important part of your metal roof; they protect guttering, landscaping and even people from dangerous snowfall by breaking up the snow. This informative article from Levi’s Building Components, the makers of Snow Defender® Snow Guards, will help you understand their necessity and the different types available. To view the original article, […]
Getting Your Roof Ready for Winter
WINTER’S WRATH IS COMING: 7 QUICK TIPS TO BATTLE-PROOF YOUR ROOF To avoid cold weather disasters, The Metal Roofing Alliance says the time for action is now. PORTLAND, Ore. – The start of fall season means it’s time for homeowners to get ready for winter. That’s why leading […]
6 Myths of Cold Formed Steel as a Structural Material
Cold Formed Steel is an excellent material for wall studs, as well as floor and ceiling trusses. This informative article from buildsteel.org explains these cold formed steel myths. When some building owners consider structural systems for their construction projects, they overlook cold-formed steel (CFS) framing. Why? There are many common misconceptions about the effectiveness […]
7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Replacing Your Roof
After a year filled with anxiety, the last thing homeowners need is anything else that adds to their stress. But as a result of extreme weather events experienced by many regions, having to worry literally about the roof overhead is especially unwelcome these days. That’s why the experts at the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) say […]
10 Metal Roofing Myths
Metal has been used for roofing and siding for thousands of years, and with good reason. Metal is strong and withstands weather exceptionally well, making it lasting and a good investment. As with anything that has been around that long, however, misconceptions and myths have grown up around the material. Some of these ideas are […]