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Choosing an Interior Metal Accent Panel

Choosing an Interior Metal Accent Panel

Metal panels aren’t just for roofing and siding on the exterior of a building. They can make an excellent backdrop for interior design as well. Do you want to create a rustic look for your basement bar, or add extra flair to the inside of a garage? If so, then interior metal panels are just what you may need for that look you desire. Let’s divulge deeper into using metal panels on the inside of your building.

Is Metal Roofing Safe Around Lightning?

Is Metal Roofing Safe Around Lightning?

You’ve likely heard that holding on to a metal pole during a thunderstorm isn’t a great idea.  Yes, metal does conduct electricity.  However, when it comes to attracting lightning, research has proven that metal roofing is no more likely than any other type of roofing...

What Style of Metal Roofing is best for my property?

What Style of Metal Roofing is best for my property?

When you’re thinking about installing a metal roof on your property, there are a number of factors to consider. Installation and material costs, maintenance costs, curb appeal appearance, weather conditions, plus attic ventilation are some of those that are at the top of the list.

What’s a Barndominium?

What’s a Barndominium?

What’s up with that house that looks like a barn? If you’re looking for a home with plenty of room, but with plenty of space to work and get dirty, perhaps it’s time to consider a barndominium (“barndo” for short), also frequently called a “shouse” (shed-house). The...

What Does Corrugated Mean?

What Does Corrugated Mean?

Corrugated panels are metal panels that use a repeating U-Shaped wave (“corrugation”) pattern in its design. They have been used as roofing and siding options for over 100 years and were the first metal panel to be mass-produced in the United States, and are widely...

Preventing Dangerous Ice Dams

Preventing Dangerous Ice Dams

Protect your Investment Before WinterAnyone living in areas prone to below-freezing temperatures are likely familiar with ice dams and the costly damage caused by them. Before winter arrives, it’s important to ensure your building is protected against the dangerous...

Measuring roof slope

Measuring roof slope

When you’re deciding on a metal roof for your new home or re-roofing project, knowing your roof slope is important. Measuring roof slope helps you determine what type of metal panel may be best for your home, as well affecting how the system will be installed. It also...

Ad Accent Panels for Enhanced Curb Appeal in 3 Ways

Ad Accent Panels for Enhanced Curb Appeal in 3 Ways

A great way to add curb appeal to the exterior of your home, shed, commercial building, or whatever it is, is by adding steel accent panels to your roofing or siding. Using steel panels as an accent to your home can help transform the exterior from something boring or...

Discussing Dissimilar Metals

Discussing Dissimilar Metals

Source: NRCA – National Roofing Contractors AllianceWritten by: Mark S. Graham, NRCA VP of Technical Services Roof system designers must consider minimizing corrosion potential among dissimilar metals When two dissimilar metals come in contact, such as when metal...

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