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Steel Roofing Maintenance keeps it looking like new

Steel Roofing Maintenance keeps it looking like new

ny surface that encounters the outdoors is subject to dirt, dust, mildew, sun, rain, wind, and event snow.  These elements are always going to have some effect on surfaces, even at the smallest level.  To maintain a great looking property, a little steel roofing...

Weather xl crinkle finish shimmers with NEW LOOK

Weather xl crinkle finish shimmers with NEW LOOK

WeatherXL™ Crinkle finish brings visual depth to projects JEFF ALEXANDERSherwin-Williams Coil Coatings VP Of Sales As architects increasingly use color to create unique effects, Valspar is creating a unique roofing and wall panel material to manifest these innovative...

Is it Safe to Walk on a Metal Roof?

Is it Safe to Walk on a Metal Roof?

Walking on a roof made of steel panels is a little riskier than an asphalt shingle roof.  While it is never recommended to walk on your roof if you are not a professional, there are times when a homeowner may need to just go up there.  It could be simply needing to...

What is Oil Canning on a Metal Roof?

What is Oil Canning on a Metal Roof?

Investing in a metal roof can be an intimidating task at the start.  But looking at the big picture – its longevity, low maintenance, great looks and color options, means that putting a metal roof on your building is a smart investment. Metal roofing will all show...

5 Areas to consider when Designing your standing seam roof system

5 Areas to consider when Designing your standing seam roof system

Design Your Standing Seam Roof NowWhen designing a standing seam roof system for your structure, there are several conversations and concepts up for discussion that need to be put into consideration. This includes, but is not limited to: oil canning, style of panel,...

cellular reception & how it’s impacted by a metal roof

cellular reception & how it’s impacted by a metal roof

Metal Roofing and Cellular Reception of Wireless Phones Metal roofing is becoming more increasingly popular with homeowners, because it has so many benefits.  One common question that might be asked is this: “Does a new metal roof affect the cellular reception in my...

Standing Seam Roofing IS Made to Last

Standing Seam Roofing IS Made to Last

Standing seam roofing panels are able to resist many different kinds of weather-related challenges, such as fire, hurricanes and salty air.  In this column, we discuss the different types of metal roofing fastening systems—a very important topic that involves...

comparing Galvanized & Galvalume Metal Panels for strength

comparing Galvanized & Galvalume Metal Panels for strength

Here’s something you may not have known:  Metal Roofing and Siding actually has two different types of material that can be used. Those options are Galvanized and Galvalume Metal Panels. Galvanized Metal Galvanized metal is a sheet of steel that has been coated with a...

Retrofitting A Roof and its benefits

Retrofitting A Roof and its benefits

When it’s time to replace a commercial roof, one option is retrofitting. Steel paneling in this scenario is installed over the existing roof, but with a substructure that provides additional slope for water and snow runoff.

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