Common Metal Roofing Installation Mistakes
6 Tips for Metal Roofing Installation
6 Tips for Metal Roofing Installation When preparing for metal roofing installation, you should keep the following tips in mind: Choose the metal roofing panel profile for the roof and understand the way the panels overlap. For example, tuff-rib and standing seam profiles have a different overlap and fastening system. View our panel profiles here. […]
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, […]
The Skinny On Standing Seam Metal Roofs
Sherri Koones, a contributor to Forbes Magazine, writes an excellent article about what makes Standing Seam metal roofs a superior choice. See the original article here. Years ago, standing seam metal roofs were most often seen on commercial and agricultural buildings. However, in the last several years, they have become increasingly popular on homes. There […]
Concrete Floors and Your Steel Frame Building
The floor is an often overlooked but very important part of every structure- it is literally foundational. Concrete flooring for a steel frame building is the optimal choice. This informative article by Karen Knapstein of Garage • Shed • Carport Builder Magazine gets down to the nitty-gritty of concrete floors. It’s hard to beat concrete […]
Metal Trims: An Essential Piece of Your Roofing & Siding Puzzle
Think about your roof for a moment: there are all sorts of bends, edges, vents, chimneys and meeting points. All of these need to be covered or edged to stop the elements from making their way into your home. Wind and water will take advantage of any opportunity, often resulting in water damage and higher […]