CAN METAL ROOFING BE INSTALLED OVER SHINGLES?
When an asphalt shingle roof wears out, one of the most long-lasting solutions is to retrofit the roof with metal panels, and not remove the asphaltshingles. While it’s a change …
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HOW TO HELP PREVENT OIL CANNING IN METAL ROOFS
Oil canning is defined as the visible waviness in the flat portion of a metal panel. Oil canning is a visual issue, not a weatherproofing or performance issue. However, building …
ROOF MEMBRANE WIND UPLIFT TESTING
A meticulously designed and installed standing seam metal roof system provides the building owner with long-term dependability against harsh weather conditions. To do so, manufacturers must conduct a series of …
SELECTING METAL PANELS BASED ON ROOF SLOPE
If you’re reading this article, then you are probably already aware that metal roofing can provide many benefits, including longevity, durability and water shedding—not to mention the aesthetic features of …
WIND DESIGNS FOR METAL ROOFS
One of the most important requirements for metal roof installation is ensuring that a roof stays in place when the wind blows. The core concept is that the roof’s wind …
APPROPRIATE STANDING SEAM CLIPS FOR ROOF PANELS
Part of the beauty and appeal of standing seam metal roofs is that the fasteners holding the metal panels in place are concealed. That gives the roof its clean, continuous …