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What makes metal roofing unique?
By Alli Gordon, SmartBuild Systems. Learn some of the benefits metal roofing provides industrial and residential buildings. Choosing metal roofing for commercial and residential buildings brings a myriad of benefits like damage and impact resistance, a long roof life and minimal maintenance. This material is perfect for buildings in regions ...
Our professional family: Celebrating our employee owners
By Dave Barr, Central States Manufacturing. At Central States Manufacturing, our employees are partners, and we practice open book management to empower them to make the best decisions for our customers. Good work and good business are a product of good people. The marketing team at Metal Central recently took ...
Durability, cost and style: A guide to metal and synthetic roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Discover how metal roofing's strength and longevity compare to the versatility and aesthetic appeal of synthetic roofing materials. Roofing materials can be divided into two main categories: synthetic and composite. Synthetic roofing consists of materials fabricated from artificial compounds, such as rubber (EPDM) and plastic polymer, ...
How contractors can successfully use credit cards to their advantage
By Kristen Frisa, Truss. Six reasons why investing in a business credit card can transform your contracting business's financial management. In the dynamic construction world, every penny counts, especially when you own your own business. And while credit cards have some risk, they can also be a great payment option ...
Cut costs and save time with rail-less solar mounting on metal roof installations
By Ali Turner, S-5! See why rail-less mounting is revolutionizing solar installations on metal roofs and how you can unlock savings and improve efficiency on your next project. A photovoltaic (PV) system on a roof includes various components, including system design, solar panels, monitoring equipment, mounting hardware and labor. It ...
Pros and Cons of Metal and Asphalt Roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. In 1901 asphalt shingles revolutionized the industry, now innovative technology has made metal roofing the preferred choice. While metal roofing is currently in high demand, it wasn’t always the second most desired roofing material in the U.S. Asphalt shingles have been the favored material ...
Find the perfect blend of durability and aesthetics for a New England roof
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. See how a new roof can withstand severe climate conditions and maintain the historic New England aesthetic with stone-coated metal roofing. If you’ve spent time in any of the New England states, you already know that the weather can be extreme and unpredictable. From heavy snow ...
Finding a payment method that works for your business and your customer
By Kristen Frisa, Truss. There are many different payment methods in the construction business, but one of the best is progress payments because they keep the project moving. Money and payment can be a sticking point in the industry and stressful for contractors, but one way that can ...
Living in Colorado presents unique roofing challenges
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. From style to versatility, learn how to choose the best roof for Colorado’s diverse climate. It doesn’t take long living in Colorado to understand the varied weather patterns and sometimes extreme conditions. Between the expansive terrains and unpredictable weather events, choosing the right roof seems nearly ...
Finding your management secret sauce recipe!
By Scott Siegal, Certified Contractors Network. Learn how fast-food franchises have modeled successful management styles and what nuggets of inspiration contractors can implement in their companies. Certified Contractors Network (CCN) recently sat down with Thomas Capizzi, president of Capizzi Home Improvement in Massachusetts, to understand how he shifted from managing ...
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