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National Snow Guards Safety Month continues through March
During National Snow Guards Safety Month messages of safe installation practices and the need for snow guards are being shared nationwide. Throughout the month of March, the roofing industry is placing extra attention on the value and safety associated with snow guards. Expert safety support Snow guards are sturdy pieces designed to be ...
Winter protection for metal roofing
By Ken Buchinger, American Building Components. Understand the causes and solutions for ice damming to ensure you are providing the best solutions to your customers. Ice dams can wreak havoc on roofs, creating a hazardous situation for both people and property. When water backs up behind these frozen barriers, it can infiltrate ...
Why winter is the perfect time to upgrade to a metal roof
By Casey Walker, ABC Metal Roofing. A smart investment for your home, comfort and wallet, no matter the season. Winter weather is more than just a nuisance; it’s a true test of your home’s durability. As temperatures drop and snow piles up, your roof bears the brunt of Mother Nature’s wrath. But ...
5 factors that affect a roof’s lifespan
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn how top roofing materials perform over the years. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who want to learn more about the longevity of their roof. A roof is a large investment, which means that durability and longevity are key factors when it comes to ...
How metal roofing stands up to extreme weather
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Discover what makes roofing material qualify for a Class 4 Hail Rating. Hailstorms can wreak havoc on homes, but not all roofing materials are up to the challenge. Class 4 hail has been compared to throwing baseballs at 70 mph, but what exactly does ...
5 essential moves for exterior contractors
By Jenni McMorran, Renoworks. Finish the season strong and set your business up for a thriving year ahead. Fall isn’t just about cozy sweaters and pumpkin-spiced everything — it’s the final push for exterior contractors before winter takes hold. With snow already blanketing some regions and colder days closing in, this is ...
Challenges ahead in metal building design and standards
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Learn more about immediate structural design issues, longer-term planning for resilience and more highlights from the MBMA Annual Meeting. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) recently highlighted key challenges and long-term considerations for the metal building industry. Presented during the MBMA Annual Meeting, the discussion covered critical topics ...
6 considerations to winter-proof a metal roof installation
By Metal Central. From weather conditions to quality control, read about these fundamental considerations for installing metal roofs in harsh seasons. The fall and winter seasons often create unfavorable conditions that can impact the quality of roofing installation projects occurring during those months, making it crucial to properly prepare the ...
One Family, One Fight for Wildfire Relief
Just as the new year has begun, catastrophic disaster struck southern California as wildfires engulfed the Los Angeles area. Thousands of homes and entire neighborhoods have been completely decimated, devastating the lives of residents and exhausting first responders. SRS Raise the Roof Foundation and Heritage Cares are committed to Give Back ...
Why snow retention matters
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the danger snow on a roof can present and how you can mitigate it. In a new episode of MetalTalk™, Karen Edwards sat down with Mindy Dahlquist, TRA Snow and Sun’s business development manager, to talk about how you can mitigate the risks related to ...
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