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Nailing structural integrity at the roof’s edge
By Jenny Yu. Learn how proper nailer design and installation can be the difference between a strong roof system and a failed one. When a commercial roof fails, it rarely starts in the center — it starts at the edge. According to Hickman Edge Systems, more than ...
Enhance envelope efficiency with wood nailer alternatives
By Hickman Edge Systems. Explore how metal alternatives reduce thermal loss and promote higher R-values. In high-performance building design, attention to detail matters — especially at the edges. When insulation stops short of the roof or wall perimeter, so does your building’s ability to retain energy effectively. These seemingly minor ...
Top August articles: Mother Nature, the future of roofing and I-9 compliance
By Emma Peterson. This month’s standout stories cover fire-rated systems, youth outreach, legal guidance and more! Summer has been rushing by at The Coffee Shops™ and it’s already time to look at the top articles from August 2025! One of the big topics we saw talked about this month ...
Edge metal: A structure’s shield from tornados
By Jenny Yu. Learn about the importance of edge metal in protecting properties from increasing severe weather events. In a recent Read Listen Watch® (RLW) episode, Megan R. Ellsworth spoke with Hickman Edge Systems’ Director of Private Label and OEM Jason Hildenbrand about the role that edge metal ...
Prepare to be on the edge of your seat learning about edge metal
By Jenny Yu. In this upcoming RLW, discover the best practices for securing roof edges. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with their Read Listen Watch® (RLW) initiative. Whether you ...
Nailing it
By Anna Lockhart. Industry expert explains the importance of wooden nailers, their design functions and how to choose the right alternatives. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Eric Younkin, leader of the product and engineered services team for Carlisle ...
Get superior strength with these fascia products
By Hickman Edge Systems, a part of Carlisle Companies Incorporated. Learn how TerminEdge EX and TerminEdge EX MB have been engineered to provide maximum wind protection. The first line of defense between a roof and the elements is the building’s edge metal. This is the part of the roof that protects from ...
Wood nailers 101
By Emma Peterson. This product is not a nail gun and isn't always made of wood, so what is it? In today’s industry, there are a wide variety of materials available, from the more traditional wood to metals and metal composites. In this new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat ...
Choose fascia that is strong, durable and easy-to-install!
By Hickman Edge Systems These fascia products are high performing and help lower labor costs. Edge metal is a crucial part of any roof system. It is imperative that your edge metal system is properly chosen and engineered to avoid issues with wind uplift. Specifically, fascia, which refers to the board that ...
Compliment your project with the right coping
By Hickman Edge Systems. Find the balance between beauty and function with these unique and customizable coping solutions! Coping is a crucial part of a roof system; in fact, the International Building Code specifies that the parapet walls on roofs are required to be caped because, without coping, water can infiltrate the ...
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