Anna Lockhart, Assistant Editor
San Antonio Apartment Complex Gets Fresh Makeover!
By Anna Lockhart. After over sixty years of operation, the apartment complex management team knew it was time for the buildings to receive a modern makeover. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the Axiom Apartments complex consists of four buildings – three apartment buildings and an office. The complex management ...
The Rise of Metal in Residential Projects – From Roofs to Pole Barns
By Anna Lockhart. Indiana Metal founders discuss the metal trends they see in their community and the growing opportunities to push metal in residential and agricultural projects. In a recent episode of the MetalCast podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down to chat with the owners and founders of Indiana ...
ABC Supply is Dedicated to Supporting Homes For Our Troops
By Anna Lockhart. The company supports the charity year-round, but in the month of May, ABC Supply supports the cause in a special way. In a recent episode of Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Tom Landwermeyer, the president and CEO of Homes For Our Troops ...
The Importance of Above Sheathing Ventilation
By Anna Lockhart. Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) is an often-overlooked method of keeping the roof cool. Here’s why your crew should consider using ASV in roof cooling. Above sheathing ventilation (ASV) is a method of home ventilation in which the air space between the roof cladding material, the ...
Shelly Higgins Makes a Difference With Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls
By Anna Lockhart. After rounding up sponsors, volunteers and mentors for the program, the Let’s Build camp is returning for their second year! Shelly Higgins, the architectural and national accounts director at S-5!, has dedicated her time and resources to the construction industry and her peers. As an active ...
Choosing the Right Metal Roof Underlayment
By Anna Lockhart. Underlayments are important in protecting a building from harsh weather and water damage. A quality underlayment can protect the integrity of a building both during and after construction. Underlayments protect against water infiltration, shedding the water away from the roofing system and the layers underneath. ...
The Stone Coat Cutter: An Essential Piece of Equipment for Jobsites
By Anna Lockhart. The Stone Coat Cutter is a multi-use piece of cutting equipment designed to simplify any project! Swenson Shear creates innovative tools that help make metal roof panel preparation and installation quicker and simpler. Since 1959, they have created quality metal roofing tools for contractors and ...
Safely Work on Any Roof Project Using the FlashCo Total Grip Horizontal Lifeline System
By Anna Lockhart. The system was designed to provide the highest level of fall protection with a simple and easy install process! FlashCo is dedicated to providing their customers with the best product quality possible, and their Total Grip Horizontal Lifeline System was designed to give contractors the ...
Board and Batten – a Durable Wall Siding Solution
By Anna Lockhart. Give home and building owners an aesthetic and durable metal siding solution with the New Tech Machinery board and batten profile! New Tech Machinery recently announced the newest addition to their profile line for the SSQ II™ MultiPro Roof Panel Machine — the board and ...
Protect Your Home Against Hailstorms and Wildfires
By Anna Lockhart. As hailstorm and wildfire season begins, it is important that you prepare your home to withstand these dangers. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer™ podcast, hosts Megan and Lauren sat down with guests Lee Lipiniskis, CEO of Levello Construction, and Wendy Marvin, CEO of ...
