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A manufacturer’s promise to protect your project
By Alejandro Vela, MBCI®. When you choose an MBCI metal building system, you get more than durable, high-quality products – you gain a manufacturer committed to your success. A weathertightness warranty is designed to promote the success of your metal building systems through planning, guidance and ongoing support. MBCI believes their warranty ...
Tips for accurate metal roofing estimates
By Alejandro Vela, MBCI®. Estimates need to be professional, accurate and timely to give you all the information you need to win a project. Accuracy is the top priority when estimating a metal roofing project. The more detailed and complete your project information is, the smoother the estimating process will be, helping ...
The rebrand that’s reshaping metal construction
By Dani Sheehan. Fortify Building Solutions is bringing three industry leaders under one roof. See what it means for metal erectors and contractors. In this MetalCast™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Jay Jacoby, director of sales at Fortify Building Solutions, to discuss the exciting rebranding that brought together three powerhouse ...
Essential maintenance and safety tips for long-term protection
By MBCI. Master the art of roof maintenance with these essential safety and upkeep guidelines to protect your property and investment. Editor’s Note: Contractors can use these guidelines to ensure safety and quality while sharing them with building owners to protect their investment. A roof isn’t just an architectural feature for visual’s sake ...
Why skylights?
By Jonny Suchor. Metal roof skylights not only enhance the aesthetic charm of architectural spaces but also offer a variety of other benefits. Metal roof skylights offer more than just aesthetic appeal; they provide numerous benefits, including enhanced natural lighting, energy savings and mold prevention. When integrating skylights into metal ...
A guide for building an effective roof maintenance program
By Jonny Suchor. The metal experts share their best tips and tricks to keep your roof performing as it should. While metal roofs are designed to last with little need for maintenance, metal can still be vulnerable to extreme weather. Regular maintenance is important to keep it functioning as ...
Tips for Successful Metal Roof Flue and Pipe Penetration on Commercial Systems
By Dani Sheehan. Don’t let poor pipe penetration locations and installation compromise the life of a metal roof. One of the most compromising parts of a metal roof’s performance is when pipe or flue penetrations are improperly installed to accommodate other building systems. If you are offering commercial metal roofing ...
Introduction to Metal Roofing System Substrates
By Anna Lockhart. Substrates are an important component in a metal roofing system. The metal experts at MBCI share their insights. Editor’s note: share this article with home and building owners interested in learning about metal roofing systems. Substrates, also known as substructures, are an important part of a ...
Protect Standing Seam Roof Systems from Water Damage
By Anna Lockhart. Is your standing seam roof designed for water shedding? Find out how to prevent water damage in water shedding standing seam roofing systems. While many would categorize standing seam roof systems as structural or architectural, these terms are not the only classifications used to define ...
Learn From the Best at WSRCA’s Western Roofing Expo!
By Dani Sheehan. Join RCS in Las Vegas, Nevada this September 23 – 25, 2023 and listen to experts in the industry as they discuss immigration, insurance, sustainability, leak protection and so much more. Fast approaching, you won’t want to miss the Western Roofing Expo by the Western States Roofing ...
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