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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 ...
Museum roof gets a new edge
By Metal-Era. Metal-Era provided the High Museum of Art with a new perimeter edge metal system that maintained its modern aesthetics. Contemporary and clean are the words often associated with the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia. The roof of the High Museum of Art features an edge metal system 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 ...
How to make the right calculations for a balanced ventilation system
By Metal-Era. Keep your building projects up to code by choosing the right ventilation solution. There are several measurements necessary to select the correct products for building projects in need of a ventilation system. Each project will have different building code requirements that need to be met with precision. Several ...
Improve roof longevity and energy efficiency through proper ventilation
By Metal Era. Discover why proper ventilation is crucial for maintaining roof longevity and energy efficiency in varying climates. Promoting a sustainable and energy efficient building can be accomplished with the right ventilation. This also prolongs the life of the roof system by reducing the difference between the outside temperature ...
How to meet new building code requirements for gutters
By Metal-Era. ANSI/SPRI GT-1 testing sets industry standard for gutter systems to make commercial roofs more secure in the wake of high winds After two years of development led by the Single Ply Roofing Industry group (SPRI), ANSI/SPRI GT-1 became an official testing standard for gutter systems in 2016. The ...
Consider climate when choosing a downspout system
By Metal-Era®. Understand the difference between open-face and closed-face downspout systems to choose the best solution for mitigating water damage on the roof. In the springtime, the weather can vary dramatically, cycling between freezing and thawing, particularly in colder climates. Metal-Era® believes downspouts are a critical part of a roofing ...
Increasing efficient flute fill retrofits with Eliminailer-T
By Metal-Era. Simple solution makes installs effortless and wood nailers obsolete. Eliminailer-T helps streamline retrofit applications! While time-consuming wood blocking assemblies are typically used, Eliminailer-T offers a metal alternative that is faster to install, reducing time and labor requirements. Eliminailer-T can secure, straighten and strengthen the edge, protecting the ...
Strengthening structures one design at a time
By Emma Peterson. This educational course can help you design buildings that are built to protect and reduce costs! In the last few decades, we have seen a rise in natural disasters such as extreme hurricanes and increased fire seasons. The result of this has been the tragic loss of ...
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