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If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is a video worth? In the case of the MTX metal roofing material handling system by PanelClad, it's invaluable. The ingenuity of the product and how exactly it works is difficult to fully appreciate without seeing it in action. Fortunately, PanelClad has it covered.

R-Boost™ from American Buildings Company (ABC) is an economical roof insulation solution, designed to work with ABC's Standing Seam 360 roof system, that achieves the increased levels of thermal performance the latest codes demand.

For most homeowners and building owners, renovation projects can be exciting, but also stress-inducing. Putting a new metal roof on a home or building is a major expense. So is new metal siding or cladding. And the larger the job, the greater the cost. One of the biggest fears, especially for homeowners, is not loving the finished result....or worse yet, hating it! Thanks to programs like the Color Visualizer, available on the Sheffield Metals website, customers don't have to "trust" that they'll like something; they can see exactly what their project is going to look like before they spend a dime.

On January 25, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order with the intent of strengthening "Buy American" provisions. Around the same time, Lorin Industries, a leader in the production of coil anodized aluminum, announced that it continues to manufacture its products exclusively in the U.S.A.

Through the years, insulated metal panel systems have evolved from being used predominantly for cold storage and industrial applications to now being featured on buildings across the entire design spectrum. Educational facilities, hospitals and wineries are just a few of the many building types where you can expect to find insulated metal panel systems used with regularity.

Looking to learn more about the benefits of metal roofing, and avoid specification pitfalls? A free, downloadable ebook from McElroy Metal, titled 18 Ways to Reduce the Risk When Specifying Standing Seam Metal Panels, can help.

When it comes to choosing a metal fabricator and welder, customers are in search of high-quality work and value to maintain a competitive price strategy. Advancements in technology and precision, such as Fiber Optic Laser material cutting, have decreased processing time to improve the performance of metal fabricators.

Lorin Industries Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces that its Coil Service Center (CSC) offers the most comprehensive services available in the industry for leveling, sheeting, coil slitting, shearing, custom packaging, and more.

The benefits of using lifting equipment to handle insulated metal panels (IMPs) are abundant, and IMP installers who have employed lifters can point to a range of reasons why to use the machines. What follows is how using a lifter specifically impacts a couple of IMP-handling tasks.

The more control you have running your business, the better chance you have of being successful. A trend in the metal roofing business for the last few decades has been for roofing companies to purchase roll forming machines to produce a specific standing seam profile or multiple profiles. Some of these roll formers are large machines, set up in a manufacturing plant, and some are smaller portable machines, driven right to the jobsite on a small trailer with enough coil to produce the roofing for a particular project.

"It’s important to understand that the successful performance of any roof system, but especially metal roof systems, is highly reliant on proper design and detailing. As the saying goes, 'the devil is in the details'," writes Travis Lord of The Garland Company Inc. "Details can truly make or break a standing seam metal roof system, which is why proper design and waterproofing techniques are critical to achieving the system’s intended performance life."

In this article, Rob Haddock, CEO & Founder of S-5! Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd., talks about the six meaningful words that are helping to focus his efforts in the face of the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on a business he's spent decades building.

"During this health emergency [COVID-19 pandemic], material engineers have been actively discussing materials that may help to prevent the ability of bacteria and germs to cling to surfaces," writes Ed Dahlquist of Lorin Industries. "Some interesting studies have come to light – which we think may be useful to those planning projects and investigating what type of material to use for surfaces."

Prior to the winter of 2019 - 2020, Alpine SnowGuards constructed a real-world test facility at its headquarters in Morrisville, VT, to examine the performance of various snow guard types and configurations on a variety of roof surfaces. This article reveals the corrugated metal roofing results.

Occupant wellbeing, health and comfort are key design considerations when it comes to creating buildings and interiors for people to work in. Seeing as employees spend 39.2 hours a week on average in the workplace, it is crucial to design workspaces that ensure employees feel comfortable, motivated and proud of where they work. Ceilings play a critical role in the interior design, aesthetically and functionally.

PPG unveiled a new series of colors for its PPG Duranar™ MXL and PPG Durabrite™ metal coatings at METALCON 2019. The new Mineral Series color line offers architects new design options that blend seamlessly into urban landscapes with semi-transparent earth tones that subtly shimmer when exposed to sunlight. Following is a brief Q-and-A with David C. Story, chief stylist and manager of color science, coil and building products, PPG, who was instrumental in the development of this new PPG color palette.

Nationwide, severe weather and geological events are causing astronomical property damage. The consequence: communities strained by a loss of resources, security and access to shelter. Certain areas are so devastated that recovery seems next to impossible.... An increasing number of industry experts are proactively responding to these challenges by specifying more resilient building products. Standing-seam metal roofs, which offer superior protection against the elements, fit this category.

It's no wonder metal walls are popular in both commercial and residential construction. They offer a multitude of design capabilities and a sustainable barrier to weather. While most often utilized in commercial office, educational and manufacturing buildings, metal wall panels also have unique uses in residential homes and condos.

Working now as Product Manager for the new OneDek™ roof deck system from All Weather Insulated Panels, Mark Munley sees a revolutionary product. “I consider OneDek™ the most significant development within the commercial roofing space during my career,” he said.

Cable rail in-fill systems are increasingly being specified by architects and contractors. On the surface, the reasons appear obvious. The sleek, streamlined cables are well-suited for both indoor and outdoor settings, and complement a variety of architectural styles while helping to preserve the view. But the appeal goes much deeper.