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Cosmetic Damage Endorsements were introduced into property insurance policies for a specific and well understood purpose. They are intended to exclude coverage for dents and surface irregularities to metal roof systems unless those den…
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Do Dents in Galvalume Roof Panels Really Shorten Service Life? In hail prone regions stretching from Wyoming through the Front Range and into Texas, often called Hail Alley, hail dents in metal roofs are less a question of if and more …
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Among the most important factors to account for when specifying a standing seam metal roof are wind control and wind uplift. It is imperative to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and efficacy of the metal roof. The wind …
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In a prior post , we discussed the importance of independent (i.e. third party) standardized testing as a means of verifying the performance of metal roofing, and specifically looked at structural and wind uplift performance. In this p…
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When selecting a metal roofing product, there is an expectation that it will perform as intended over the life of the building. But what assures building owners, code officials, or design professionals that a product will in fact perfo…
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With building code compliance and sustainable building envelopes at the forefront in today’s marketplace, spray polyurethane foam insulation (SPF) applied to single skin metal roof and wall panels is an alternative to insulated metal p…
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Did you know that roof failures are the largest hurricane loss due to wind and water damage? Metal roofing is highly recommended for the locations that deal with hurricanes and high force winds as well as other weather conditions inclu…
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Metal building panels, whether for roofing or walls, are manufactured with a long-lasting and durable finish of different types and in many colors, allowing the panels to hold up and look great for decades. However, once they get to th…
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While metal roofing is often used because of its resiliency, strength and longevity, there are circumstances under which corrosion and other reactions can become real issues, to the great detriment of the system’s performance and life …
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Metal roof and wall panels have many test standards they must meet under certain environmental conditions. Test standards that are specified for metal panels in our industry are ASTM E283 (air leakage) and ASTM E331 (water penetration)…
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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 asphalt shingles. While it’s a change of appearance, the metal roofing panels will provide a g…
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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 owners will complain about waviness in metal panels on ro…
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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 extreme weather or wind u…
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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 today’s metal roof products. …
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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 resistance needs to be greater than the wind loads acting on a buil…
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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 appearance that is often desirable, but it also avoids the issu…
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