Metal-Era Releases New Widget that Bundles Their Popular Online Roof Calculators
Waukesha, Wis. - Metal-Era, Inc. announces the release of the Metal-Era Widget. A widget is a mini-application for the computer that puts common tasks in an easy-to-use format. This useful program bundles all three of Metal-Era's popular online calculators into a quick-access, offline version. It includes:
- Wind Calculator: Determine the ANSI/SPRI ES-1 design pressure needed to be compliant with the International Building Code.
- Net Free Area Calculator: Find the NFA for your project and the necessary vent width for your Metal-Era ridge vents or vented fascia products.
- Ventilated Roof System Calculator: Learn key variables interact and impact commercial ventilation and use the graphed results to determine the ideal airspace relative to your project's ventilation needs.
In addition, the widget includes printable reports of the calculation results. When online, users are also able access a quick product lookup.
"The Metal-Era Widget is a great resource for the architectural community," says Tony Mallinger, Chief Operations Officer. "It just made sense to extend the reach and usefulness of the calculators by making them available offline. So far, we've received an enormously positive response to the widget."
The Metal-Era Widget is available immediately for free download on Metal-Era's website.
