By Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems. Let the experts at Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems guide you through the new ANSI/SPRI GT-1 testing standard and how it protects contractors and building owners. In 2021, the International Building Code (IBC) was updated to include ANSI/SPRI GT-1. ANSI/SPRI GT-1 is a test ...
By Anna Lockhart. Previous SPRI President, Brad Van Dam, shares industry insights into the benefits of collaboration for the betterment of the industry’s future and shaping roofing standards. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Brad Van Dam of ...
By Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems. There are many myths about the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 test standards floating around the community, and it’s time to put them to rest! ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 refers to the test standard for edge systems in low slope-roofing. Testing standards are incredibly important to ensuring that a ...
By Jonny Suchor. New innovative technology is helping increase efficiency in the roofing industry, and adherence to building codes can save your business. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth talked with Eric Younkin, the vice president of products and engineered services at MTL Holdings, parent ...
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Eric Younkin from MTL Holdings. You can read the interview below or watch the webinar. Heidi J. Ellsworth: Hello, and welcome to another lunch-and-learn from Roofer's Coffee Shop. My name is Heidi Ellsworth. Today, we're here to talk about ...
By Dani Sheehan. Innovative technology not only ensures reliable solutions in edge metal but creates a more diverse pool for the workforce and addresses the problem of labor in roofing. In Season 1 Episode 13 of MetalCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Brad Van Dam of MTL Holdings, parent ...
By Anna Lockhart. Looking to expand your understanding of ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1? This upcoming webinar will cover all you need to know about the subject and more! Tune in on Tuesday, November 28 at 12 p.m. ET to the upcoming webinar from Jason Hildenbrand, which will showcase the need-to-know learning ...
By Dani Sheehan. Disregarding code and cutting corners is risky business. But compliance doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive when you choose the right manufacturer. Testing for edge systems on low-slope roofs is required in every state. By disregarding this testing or code compliance for your area, you risk ...
By Metal-Era. When met with an energy crisis, the United States developed necessary energy codes. When the U.S. experienced its first true energy crisis in the early 1970s, the government took steps to address the issue. New regulations resulted in the creation of regulatory bodies and the development of standards ...
By Adam Cabrera. Proper adherence to building codes can not only improve the roofing industry but also potentially save lives and property. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Eric Younkin, vice president of products and engineered services at MTL Holdings, to talk about ...