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Metal Retrofits Versus TPO Overlay
By Roof Hugger. Sometimes, customers shop for multiple product options for their roof projects. Here’s what they need to know when researching TPO overlay and metal-over-metal retrofits. When working with customers on retrofit projects, it’s important to check in with them about the other options they may be ...
You Don’t Always Need to Coat Your Metal Roof
By Cayden Wemple. Check out these pro tips for when you don’t need to coat your metal roof courtesy of Roof Hugger. More often than not, metal roofs are coated, but every once in a while, a contractor will come face to face with a roof where they must decide ...
Roof Hugger Has Your Retrofit Needs Taken Care of
By Cayden Wemple. Whether it be for trapezoidal seams, rib seams, “R”panels, or even custom jobs, Roof Hugger can provide for all your retrofitting needs. When Dale Nelson of Roof Hugger started his business, he had one idea in mind: To create a product that would allow a ...
Research Finds Sub-purlin Systems Increase Roof Load Capacity
By Evelyn Witterholt. After extensive research and tests, Roof Hugger found that their sub-purlin systems enhance existing weight capacities on roofs. When sub-purlin systems were on the rise in the 90s, there were concerns amongst the roofing industry of the additional dead load risks. Although roofing contractors liked that sub-purlin ...
Stay on Top of Your Game this Winter with MCA’s Winter Meeting
By Cass Jacoby. The MCA Winter Meeting is taking place January 22 – 25, 2023 in Clearwater, Florida; register now to attend! Winter is an invaluable time when contractors develop their skills and focus on educating themselves, which is why the Metal Construction Association has designed this event so ...
What to Look for in Onsite Rollforming Equipment
Dale Nelson explains what features and capabilities you should consider when looking to buy a rollforming machine. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between MCS editor Karen Edwards and Dale Nelson, President of Roof Hugger. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Karen Edwards: ...
Low-cost Methods for Strengthening Your Old Metal Roof
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger, LLC. If you’ve been searching for an affordable solution for your metal roof, look no further. Natural disasters are a common occurrence, and they seem more powerful than they’ve ever been. This means it’s more important than ever to have a sturdy, reliable roof to ...
New Patented Product Adds Strength to Metal Building Purlins
Representatives from Roof Hugger discuss their many innovative products, including new patented products. Editor's note: The following is a conversation between RoofersCoffeeShop® President Heidi Ellsworth, and Roof Hugger representatives DJ Highnote, Robert Baker and Dale Nelson. You can watch the video or read the transcript below. Heidi Ellsworth: This is Heidi Ellsworth ...
Port of Baltimore Roof Gets a Metal Makeover
By Evelyn Witterholt This metal-over-metal retrofit project was completed with the help of Met-Fab and Roof Hugger components. Retrofitting a roof is no easy task to take on, that’s why quality materials are a must, especially for a large-scale project. When the Port of Baltimore Cruise Terminal facility was in ...
METALCON Announces Top Three People’s Choice Award Winners
The three winners are innovative forces in the metal construction industry. Exhibitors at this year’s METALCON were invited to nominate their top metal products in one of 15 product categories for the METALCON Top Products Award, and attendees were invited to vote on-site in Indianapolis for their top three choice products ...
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