Products & Services
Wasp and Hornet Spray (WHA) from ACE Chemical
By ACE Chemical. ACE's WHA features a propietary propellant and valve system that maintains consistent pressure, meaning trade pros can rely on a strong, even stream every time they spray. When you need to protect your home, workspace or job site from aggressive stinging insects, Wasp and Hornet Spray (WHA) from ...
Keeping cool under a metal roof
By Drexel Metals. How metal roofs can keep temperatures and costs low. According to a recent analysis from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), home electricity bills are expected to rise to an average of $784 this summer, up more than 6% from $737 in 2024, marking a ...
Metal roofing myths, busted
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Do you think you know the whole truth about metal roofs? Some of these facts might surprise you! Editor’s note: Share this information with customers who have questions about metal roofs. Metal roofing often gets a bad rap: too loud, too hot, too risky, ...
The hidden power of retrofit roofing
By Roof Hugger. Solar, steel and smart design are transforming yesterday’s buildings into tomorrow’s energy producers. It used to be that retrofitting a metal roof was a basic upgrade; slap on a new skin, tighten up the frame and move on. Not anymore. Today’s retrofit projects are a far cry ...
All Weather Insulated Panels launches Pw-R Series for solar applications
The Pw-R Series with AWIP metal roofing includes three distinct options, each offering exceptional durability, structural stability and reflective surfaces to enhance solar panel performance. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has announced a partnership with BPi, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor in the solar and renewable energy industry, to ...
Steep slopes and ice dams, beware. Defend-R Vent is here.
By Drexel Metals. Explore Drexel Metals’ newest member of the Defend-R club. Early in July, Drexel Metals announced the addition of a new product to their Defend-R line, a collection of polyisocyanurate panels designed for roof insulation. Defend-R Vent, the shiny new toy, is a ventilated composite insulation ...
Central States Sentry adds swing, locker and faux doors to lineup
Newly added products join two roll-up door models and a hallway system creating one-stop-shop convenience for customers. Central States Manufacturing announces new products to its door and hallway product line, furthering its leadership in self-storage metal building solutions. The Central States Sentry™ swing, locker and faux doors are now in full ...
Entering a new age of residential roofing materials
By Miguel Jacinto, Renoworks. This guide breaks down all you need to know about modern roofing materials and when to use them. The modern homeowner is more educated than ever before; with internet access at the tip of their finger, they can learn just about anything they need with ...
Adding elegance above: The aesthetic advantages of snow guards and snow retention systems
National Curb Appeal Month in August celebrates style on the roof. When homeowners envision the captivating allure of their dream homes, the roof often crowns the picture — literally and figuratively. Its silhouette defines the skyline, its materials and color breathe personality into the structure and its architectural features can make ...
A colorful revolution: The growing popularity of metal roof colors
Color experts break down the timeline of colored metal roofing panels becoming a trend in modern home design. Every decision that goes into designing a home’s exterior has a purpose and tells a story. From the color of the siding and front door to the window shutters and the ...
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