Project Profiles
APRIL - Installing solar and snow guards on metal roofs: Design tips for installers
By Ali Turner, S-5! content writer. This Colorado office building integrates solar modules and snow guards seamlessly on its roof. When planning the solar layout for your metal roof, it’s crucial to thoughtfully position the modules to capture the maximum amount of sunlight. For roofs in areas with heavy snowfall, accurate calculations ...
A modern metal nod to rural roots
By Jesse Sanchez. Metal roof panels add durability and charm to interstate welcome center. Interstate travelers in Indiana now have a new, visually striking rest stop to enjoy along I-69 in Steuben County. The recently completed Pigeon Creek Welcome Center is the first project in the state’s ambitious 10-year, $600 million plan ...
Navigating roof restoration challenges with manufacturer support
By Dani Sheehan. Leveraging manufacturer expertise can make the difference between a standard job and a long-lasting, efficient roofing solution tailored to the customer’s needs. The partnership between manufacturers and contractors plays a critical role in selecting the best roofing solution for a building’s unique needs. In this recent roof top demonstration, ...
A symbol of safety and strength in the community
By Dani Sheehan. With the inclusion of metal wall panels in this fire station’s redesign, La Crosse is investing in its first responders and public safety. Fire stations are a vital part of the community’s safety network, and just as we adapt to new technologies as society evolves, buildings can become outdated ...
Stone Chapel gets inspired upgrade
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Even with chipped and cracked asbestos tiles, the Kingdom Krafters team finished the massive Stone Chapel project with DaVinci slate in a month. In June of 2023 high winds and hail damaged 87 structures on the campus of Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. Kingdom Krafters was brought in to ...
Quality products, customer service and industry growth
By Jesse Sanchez. Sharing insights on industry growth, customer service and the rising demand for long-lasting roofing solutions. The roofing industry is evolving and so are the expectations of homeowners and contractors alike. Few understand these changes better than Ryan Lephart, vice president of key accounts at Great Roofing & Restoration, who ...
Shelter for the Storms
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Over the years Amy Storm has worked on many projects specifying DaVinci Roofscapes composite products. So, when it came to her own home, she knew exactly what she wanted. Interior designer and influencer Amy Storm has worked with more than 600 families to create the home of their dreams. ...
Project profile: 26 stories, 700 rooms and 1 year of renovations
By Metal Construction Association (MCA) Learn how the Hyatt Regency in Salt Lake City used insulated metal panels to improve efficiency and integration. In the center of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, towers the Hyatt Regency. On its many different floors (26 to be precise), this hotel has everything from ...
Project profile: A national historic landmark in California
By Emma Peterson. 20 roof decks, three crane deliveries, a shutdown of traffic and a lot of hard work went into restoring the Mission Inn. The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa is known as a premier luxury California destination and has been a staple in the Riverside, California community. It was first ...
5 stellar standing seam roofing projects
By ASC Building Products. Find inspiration for your next standing seam roof installation from these five projects! Metal roofing offers a durable, yet modern look for any home project. As home and building owners continue to gravitate towards metal solutions for their projects, now is the perfect time ...
