USING WIND CLAMPS TO IMPROVE WIND UPLIFT ON STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFS
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 …
STANDARD TESTING FOR METAL ROOFING – PART 2: AIR AND WATER RESISTANCE
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 …
STANDARD TESTING FOR METAL ROOFING – PART 1: STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE AND UPLIFT RESISTANCE
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 …
SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM (SPF) INSULATION ON METAL ROOF AND WALL PANELS
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 …
METAL ROOFING TOUGHS OUT THE STORM
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 …
PROPER CUTTING AND CLEANING OF METAL BUILDING PANELS
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 …
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DISSIMILAR METALS IN METAL ROOFING INSTALLATIONS
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 …
AIR LEAKAGE AND WATER PENETRATION TESTING OF METAL ROOF AND WALL PANELS
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 …
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 …
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 …