Metal Roofing
The stress-free roof
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Choosing the right roof can save you time, money and headaches down the line for everyone involved. Editor’s Note: Contractors, be sure to share this article with homeowners to help them understand how the right roofing choice — like low-maintenance metal roofing — can save them ...
Roof takeoffs part 1: Asking the right questions
By Central States. Learn what you should be asking during the beginning of the roof takeoff process. One of the most important parts of any roofing job occurs before you even put up a ladder. It’s the roof takeoff. This term refers to the process of calculating the ...
The importance of Florida Product Approvals for metal roof attachments: What you need to know
By S-5! Knowing a metal roof has tested, trusted and engineered solutions designed to withstand hurricane-force winds gives valuable peace of mind and insurability. If you’ve experienced Florida’s hurricane season, then you’re aware of its extreme weather and powerful hurricane-force winds. These extreme conditions have resulted in tougher building codes and regulations ...
The roof upgrade that pays off
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. A smart investment that boosts home value and cuts costs. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who are considering a roof renovation. In today’s housing market, every home improvement decision matters — but not all upgrades are created equal. When it comes to renovations that ...
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 ...
Recognizing student potential with Head of the Class program
By Anna Lockhart. Student recognition program encourages technical skills students to learn, achieve and succeed! Each school term, graduating students of heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) and building construction programs demonstrating outstanding leadership and performing with top marks are nominated for the Malco Tools “Head of the ...
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 ...
Building a roof that lasts
By Duro-Last. How Duerson and Duro-Last delivered long-term protection to the Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance facility in Iowa. Iowa might make headlines more often for their role as part of the infamous tornado alley in the United States, but that’s far from the only weather events the state sees. The Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance’s ...
Combat standing water with the power of silicone
By Dani Sheehan. This premium, low solids silicone rubber roof coating is the solution for building owners looking for protection against leaks caused by ponding water. Ponding water is a major concern when it comes to maintaining roof performance on low-slope commercial roofing. From leaks to structural damage, the destruction ...
Turbocharging contractor success
By Dani Sheehan. Staying ahead means having the right tools at your fingertips. Race past your competition with Roofing Passport’s latest enhancements. With the latest enhancements to Roofing Passport, Sherwin-Williams is putting roofing contractors in the driver’s seat of a high-performance machine designed for growth, efficiency and ease of use. In a ...
