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Weather xl crinkle finish shimmers with NEW LOOK

May 21, 2021 | Agricultural, Commercial, Concord, Hidden Fastener, Industrial, Lexington, Metal Roofing, Panels, Residential, Standing Seam Roofing, Storage, Structure

WeatherXL™ Crinkle finish brings visual depth to projects JEFF ALEXANDERSherwin-Williams Coil Coatings VP Of Sales As architects increasingly use color to create unique effects, Valspar is creating a unique roofing and wall panel material to manifest these innovative...

Is it Safe to Walk on a Metal Roof?

Apr 24, 2021 | Agricultural, Commercial, Concord, Exposed Fastener, Exposed Fastener Roofing, Hidden Fastener, Industrial, Lexington, Metal Roofing, Panels, Residential, Standing Seam Roofing, Storage, Structure

Walking on a roof made of steel panels is a little riskier than an asphalt shingle roof. While it is never recommended to walk on your roof if you are not a professional, there are times when a homeowner may need to just go up there. It could be simply needing to...

What is Oil Canning on a Metal Roof?

Sep 25, 2020 | Commercial, Concord, Hidden Fastener, Lexington, Metal Roofing, Panels, Residential, Standing Seam Roofing, Structure

Investing in a metal roof can be an intimidating task at the start. But looking at the big picture – its longevity, low maintenance, great looks and color options, means that putting a metal roof on your building is a smart investment. Metal roofing will all show...

5 Areas to consider when Designing your standing seam roof system

Aug 23, 2020 | Concord, Hidden Fastener, Lexington, Metal Roofing, Snow Guard, Standing Seam Roofing

Design Your Standing Seam Roof NowWhen designing a standing seam roof system for your structure, there are several conversations and concepts up for discussion that need to be put into consideration. This includes, but is not limited to: oil canning, style of panel,...

cellular reception & how it’s impacted by a metal roof

Jun 25, 2020 | Exposed Fastener, Hidden Fastener, Metal Roofing, Panels, Residential, Standing Seam Roofing, Structure

Metal Roofing and Cellular Reception of Wireless Phones Metal roofing is becoming more increasingly popular with homeowners, because it has so many benefits. One common question that might be asked is this: “Does a new metal roof affect the cellular reception in my...

Standing Seam Roofing IS Made to Last

Apr 14, 2020 | Agricultural, Commercial, Concord, Exposed Fastener, Exposed Fastener Roofing, Hidden Fastener, Industrial, Lexington, Metal Roofing, Panels, Residential, Standing Seam Roofing, Storage, Structure

Standing seam roofing panels are able to resist many different kinds of weather-related challenges, such as fire, hurricanes and salty air. In this column, we discuss the different types of metal roofing fastening systems—a very important topic that involves...

comparing Galvanized & Galvalume Metal Panels for strength

Nov 30, 2019 | Exposed Fastener, Metal Roofing, Panels

Here’s something you may not have known: Metal Roofing and Siding actually has two different types of material that can be used. Those options are Galvanized and Galvalume Metal Panels. Galvanized Metal Galvanized metal is a sheet of steel that has been coated with a...