By S-5! Give your rail-less metal rooftop solar PV system visual appeal. We’re excited to announce a brand-new solar PV array accessory to complement the S-5!® PVKIT® rail-less mounting system. This accessory marks the latest advancement in our continually expanding product line. Introducing the PVKONCEAL™, our new, black module skirt. ...
FlashCo announced the release of the FlashVent™ Louver Wall Vent for single-ply roofing systems. The Louver Wall Vent is a pre-fabricated, gravity vent designed for venting applications of parapet and other walls located on low slope roofs. The Louver Wall Vent can be fastened between two wall studs, or via the ...
Together with members of the Metal Construction Association (MCA), S-5! recently participated in a three-part white paper series on solar photovoltaics (PV) and metal roofing. Contributors to the white papers series include MCA members and S-5! staff, Rob Haddock, CEO and founder; Dustin Haddock, vice president of research and development; and ...
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. How retrofit and metal-over-metal roofing can help you survive sudden market changes. Working in the construction industry has its highs and lows. Even with business booming, something like COVID-19 can come in and change the game entirely. Last year, as the result of the pandemic, ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. With now being the best time to go solar, DECRA’s QuickBOLT stone-coated steel roof mounts make the installation process quick and painless. The demand is high right now for stone-coated metal roofing and solar panels, so much so that it’s difficult to find contractors ...
Choosing the right coating gives metal roofs real cache, if homeowners know what to look for For homeowners looking for serious low-maintenance performance and durability for the roof over their head, it’s hard to beat metal. Quality metal roofing finishes and coatings up the ante even more, by delivering a wide range ...
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. This video playlist will walk you through the all-important metal roof sealing and reinforcement maintenance processes. ROOF X TENDER® by TRI-BUILT™ from Beacon Building Products curated a metal roof detailing playlist to provide contractors with step-by-step instructions on sealing or reinforcing fasteners, seams, penetrations ...
By MARCO Industries. High-performing metal roof mechanics require an equal amount of intake and exhaust. There are a handful of ways to focus on the ventilation of a metal roof and calculate how it would be appropriate or specific to a particular project. Metal roofing is almost its own science, ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. As many contractors add metal roofing to their services, it’s important to have all the information you need for correct installation. Metal roofing continues to grow in popularity across the U.S. – and it’s no wonder why. The benefits of metal roofing include ...
Standing Seam Shingle and Monarch Batten Seam have been adopted for use as metal wall cladding. Standing Seam Shingle and Monarch Batten Seam, metal panels manufactured by ATAS International, have long been used for metal roofing. Recently, they have been adopted for use as metal wall cladding. Standing Seam Shingles are elegant ...