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The pros and cons of popular roofing materials
By Alli Gordon, SmartBuild Systems. Performance, aesthetics and climate all play a role in which roofing material is going to be right for your project Your choice of roofing material has a significant impact on your home’s protection, visual attraction, and the property’s curb appeal. The material you choose ...
Exploring the popularity of black metal roofs
By Jonny Suchor. Nobody can argue against the beautiful look of a black roof on a home, but why have they become so popular? Black metal roofs are a hot commodity, but black roofing is not a recent innovation. For many years, black shingles dominated the residential market, though ...
7 Benefits of Metal Roofing
By Dave Barr, Central States Manufacturing. From durability and corrosion resistance to UV protection, understand the advantages of metal roofing. Demand for metal roofing continues to increase, and for good reason. Not only do metal roofs withstand severe weather, they are also built to last. And the benefits don’t stop ...
The Best Protection Against Rusty Steel
By Dave Barr, Central States Manufacturing Inc. Ensure metal will last as long as you need it with this AZ35 coating. The development of metal materials has improved with the advancement in technology and the spread of new knowledge within the industry. One such product is AZ35 coating, which provides ...
Predictions in Steel Production as Fall Approaches
By Andrew Wilson, Central States Manufacturing, Inc. Supply chain difficulties and inflation continue to create uncertainty in the economy. See what this means for the industry as we close out 2023. While the summer season bustles in other sectors, the construction industry historically tends to slow down. However, the industry ...
No More Guesswork: Use Construction Estimating Software Instead
By Miguel Jacinto, Renoworks. Save valuable time with construction estimating software and leave behind the days of manual calculations. In the world of construction, many contractors opt to manually estimate the costs of a project, leaning on their experience rather than software. This method doesn't cost anything and seems trustworthy. ...
Roofing Materials That Can Withstand the California Climate
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. You may be surprised to discover which roofing materials are best suited for California’s strict building code regulations. There is a good reason for the rigid environmental and building code regulations of California. Climate conditions in this state vary wildly. The structures built here need ...
Learn What’s Trending in Steel
By Andrew Wilson, Central States Manufacturing. The steel market is more unpredictable than usual as pricing continues to rapidly rise and fall. Editor’s note: Andrew Wilson, vice president of supply chain for Central States Manufacturing and Metal Central shares his observations about steel trends from May 2023. Traditionally, ...
Navigating the Contractor Legal Landscape for the 2023 Hurricane Season
By Susan N. Eccles & Katelin Varnado, Adams & Reese. When Hurricane Ida stormed ashore, Louisiana faced damages of an unprecedented scale, stirring an urgent need for skilled contractors. Understand essential guidelines and requirements for out-of-state contractors. In August 2021, Louisiana experienced the landfall of Hurricane Ida. This hurricane stands ...
5 Tips to Getting More Call Center Demos
By Lisa Albano, PSAI. Learn how to get the most out of your call center with these five strategies! A call from a customer is the perfect opportunity to create a potential lead. By learning the best call center practices, you can solidify more leads at higher rates and convert ...
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