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How new testing standards have changed to address weather hazards
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 ...
SPRI and beyond: The power of collaboration
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 ...
Everything you need to know about ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1
By Metal-Era. Find out the answers to the most common questions the metal professionals receive regarding the test standards for edge systems. As the largest manufacturer of edge metal systems in all of North America, Metal-Era customers often submit questions regarding the industry, products and other related topics. ...
Brad Van Dam – A SPRI Year of Success - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Brad Van Dam of Metal-Era. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From fascinating interviews ...
Busting myths about edge system testing standards
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 ...
Recent technological advances and risk mitigation strategies in the roofing industry
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 ...
Enhancing the environment with each roof edge
By Metal-Era®. A well-designed roof edge system can significantly reduce a building’s carbon footprint and extend its lifecycle. Understand the function of this vital building component and let it inform your sustainable solutions. A building’s roof edge system is a critical component of its design and can significantly impact its ...
Get to know the GT-1 and the XL gutter - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
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 ...
An extra-large solution for your extra-large projects
By Anna Lockhart. The GT-1 XL gutter from Metal Era was designed to be the biggest on the market while offering excellent support and performance for your extreme building needs. When it comes to building safety and the performance of roof attachments, it’s important to find an option that ...
Automation and Technology: The Answer to Today’s Labor Shortage
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 ...
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