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How new testing standards have changed to address weather hazards
By Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems. Let the experts at Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems guide you through the new ANSI/SPRI GT-1 testing standard and how it protects contractors and building owners. In 2021, the International Building Code (IBC) was updated to include ANSI/SPRI GT-1. ANSI/SPRI GT-1 is a test ...
Everything you need to know about ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1
By Metal-Era. Find out the answers to the most common questions the metal professionals receive regarding the test standards for edge systems. As the largest manufacturer of edge metal systems in all of North America, Metal-Era customers often submit questions regarding the industry, products and other related topics. ...
Busting myths about edge system testing standards
By Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems. There are many myths about the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 test standards floating around the community, and it’s time to put them to rest! ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 refers to the test standard for edge systems in low slope-roofing. Testing standards are incredibly important to ensuring that a ...
Enhancing the environment with each roof edge
By Metal-Era®. A well-designed roof edge system can significantly reduce a building’s carbon footprint and extend its lifecycle. Understand the function of this vital building component and let it inform your sustainable solutions. A building’s roof edge system is a critical component of its design and can significantly impact its ...
An extra-large solution for your extra-large projects
By Anna Lockhart. The GT-1 XL gutter from Metal Era was designed to be the biggest on the market while offering excellent support and performance for your extreme building needs. When it comes to building safety and the performance of roof attachments, it’s important to find an option that ...
Check out our latest Lunch & Learn - Get to Know the GT-1 and the XL Gutter!
Don't miss this XL Lunch & Learn! In this Lunch & Learn, get ready to learn about extra large gutters! Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Eric Younkin of MTL Holdings to discuss the innovative new GT-1 XL Gutter system. Learn how this system can decrease labor costs, is safer to ...
Automation and Technology: The Answer to Today’s Labor Shortage
By Dani Sheehan. Innovative technology not only ensures reliable solutions in edge metal but creates a more diverse pool for the workforce and addresses the problem of labor in roofing. In Season 1 Episode 13 of MetalCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Brad Van Dam of MTL Holdings, parent ...
Sharpen your knowledge of code requirements and how to meet them!
By Anna Lockhart. Looking to expand your understanding of ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1? This upcoming webinar will cover all you need to know about the subject and more! Tune in on Tuesday, November 28 at 12 p.m. ET to the upcoming webinar from Jason Hildenbrand, which will showcase the need-to-know learning ...
Don’t Fight the Spec: Find Compliant Solutions for Your Roof Edge
By Dani Sheehan. Disregarding code and cutting corners is risky business. But compliance doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive when you choose the right manufacturer. Testing for edge systems on low-slope roofs is required in every state. By disregarding this testing or code compliance for your area, you risk ...
The U.S. and its Revolutionary Energy Codes
By Metal-Era. When met with an energy crisis, the United States developed necessary energy codes. When the U.S. experienced its first true energy crisis in the early 1970s, the government took steps to address the issue. New regulations resulted in the creation of regulatory bodies and the development of standards ...
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