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Winning snow retention project solves hotel’s avalanching snow problems
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Learn how this contractor helped a hotel and won a prize along the way. It was almost too easy. According to Nick Piontek with On Point Contracting, he simply asked the hotel manager at WoodSpring® Suites Hotel in Littleton, Colorado if snow avalanching off the roof ...
METALCON announces Top Products Award winners
Winners were selected through an electronic voting process held both before and during the event, with nearly 1,000 industry professionals casting their votes. Exhibitors at METALCON, the world’s only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, showcased their most groundbreaking innovations for consideration in the ...
Enhance your metal roofing skills at UW-Madison
By Ali Turner, S-5! This two-day course offers a comprehensive overview of metal roofing, including design, installation and repair of metal roofing systems. On December 4-5, 2025, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Engineering will host a specialized course on Metal Roofing Systems, led by renowned expert Rob Haddock, director of consulting ...
Answering common snow retention questions
By Emma Peterson. Discover how S-5!’s solutions offer safety, function and style for roofs in any cold-weather region. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with David Stahler to talk about the significance of snow retention systems. These systems are crucial roofing accessories for areas that ...
Co-inventor of GALVALUME® leaves enduring legacy in the metal construction industry
Angelo Borzillo (1933-2025) was an icon and a mentor who inspired generations in the steel and metal building industries worldwide. The global metal construction community is mourning the passing of Angelo “Ange” Borzillo, the co-inventor of GALVALUME® coated steel and a 2022 inductee into the Metal Construction Hall of Fame. Borzillo ...
Two industry leaders join forces to help protect properties this winter
By AEP Span. AEP Span now offers snow guards from S-5! to prevent snow slides on metal roofs. When snow and ice begin to build up on metal rooftops during the colder months, the sudden release of that buildup can pose serious safety hazards and property damage risks. From ...
White Castle Roofing named runner up winner in 2025 Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest
The spectacular home, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, includes multi-faceted roofing. The stunning roofing on a custom home in Nebraska includes both standing seam metal and composite slate. Ensuring the snow retention system works seamlessly across both surfaces without disrupting the design flow has earned White Castle Roofing a Runner Up ...
S-5! advances breast cancer awareness with donation, volunteer efforts & company-wide walk
S-5! proudly reaffirms its commitment to the community by supporting breast cancer patients and their families in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As part of its ongoing philanthropic efforts, S-5! continues its partnership with the Woody and Millie Ingram Guest House, providing both financial support and hands-on volunteer service. This year, S-5! contributed ...
Exciting updates: Enhanced web-based calculators just for you!
By S-5! Discover how our upgraded tools — driven by your feedback — make project planning faster, easier and more accurate than ever. At S-5!, we are always looking for ways to improve our customer experience to help you work more efficiently. We’re thrilled to announce that our web-based calculators have received ...
Solar’s survival in times of uncertainty
By Jenny Yu. From tax credit changes to tariffs, S-5!’s director of strategy and market development highlights factors impacting the solar industry. With six years at S-5! and sixteen years of working in solar under his belt, Mark Gies was the perfect person to discuss the state of the ...
