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Get superior strength with these fascia products
By Hickman Edge Systems, a part of Carlisle Companies Incorporated. Learn how TerminEdge EX and TerminEdge EX MB have been engineered to provide maximum wind protection. The first line of defense between a roof and the elements is the building’s edge metal. This is the part of the roof that protects from ...
Wood nailers 101
By Emma Peterson. This product is not a nail gun and isn't always made of wood, so what is it? In today’s industry, there are a wide variety of materials available, from the more traditional wood to metals and metal composites. In this new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat ...
Choose fascia that is strong, durable and easy-to-install!
By Hickman Edge Systems These fascia products are high performing and help lower labor costs. Edge metal is a crucial part of any roof system. It is imperative that your edge metal system is properly chosen and engineered to avoid issues with wind uplift. Specifically, fascia, which refers to the board that ...
Compliment your project with the right coping
By Hickman Edge Systems. Find the balance between beauty and function with these unique and customizable coping solutions! Coping is a crucial part of a roof system; in fact, the International Building Code specifies that the parapet walls on roofs are required to be caped because, without coping, water can infiltrate the ...
How to make the right calculations for a balanced ventilation system
By Metal-Era. Keep your building projects up to code by choosing the right ventilation solution. There are several measurements necessary to select the correct products for building projects in need of a ventilation system. Each project will have different building code requirements that need to be met with precision. Several ...
Hidden component to improve and strengthen roof security
By Dani Sheehan. Reserve this important seminar and learn how wood nailers impact the strength, durability and sustainability of your roof system. Our industry continues to evolve, and new information allows us to work toward a stronger, more sustainable built environment. Hickman Edge Systems proudly offers continuing education programs to ...
Strengthening structures one design at a time
By Emma Peterson. This educational course can help you design buildings that are built to protect and reduce costs! In the last few decades, we have seen a rise in natural disasters such as extreme hurricanes and increased fire seasons. The result of this has been the tragic loss of ...
Finding optimism in the face of industry challenges
By Jesse Sanchez. Regardless of past difficulties, this industry leader shares their thoughts on pushing onward towards a successful roofing future. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Brad Van Dam of MTL Holdings, parent company of Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems, chatted at the ...
Size matters with this gutter
By Emma Peterson. Meet the groundbreaking XL Gutter, the largest ANSI/SPRI GT-1 tested option on the market. This new gutter from MTL Holdings completes their Seal-Tite Gutter Family. It is available through both Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems, providing contractors with reliable access to this innovative product. With its unique ...
Charting the future of roofing
By Anna Lockhart. Brad Van Dam shares his insights on SPRI, industry growth and American manufacturing. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Brad Van Dam of MTL Holdings, parent company of Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems, for a ...
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