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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 ...
Recent technological advances and risk mitigation strategies in the roofing industry
By Jonny Suchor. New innovative technology is helping increase efficiency in the roofing industry, and adherence to building codes can save your business. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth talked with Eric Younkin, the vice president of products and engineered services at MTL Holdings, parent ...
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 ...
Get to know the GT-1 and the XL gutter - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Eric Younkin from MTL Holdings. You can read the interview below or watch the webinar. Heidi J. Ellsworth: Hello, and welcome to another lunch-and-learn from Roofer's Coffee Shop. My name is Heidi Ellsworth. Today, we're here to talk about ...
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 ...
How Metal-Era's New XL Gutter System Saves Time and Money
By Adam Cabrera Gutters, an often-underestimated aspect of roofing, are essential to a complete and efficient roofing system. A recent episode of Roofing Road Trips® goes into a topic that many might overlook but is essential for any building: gutters. Host Heidi J. Ellsworth joined by Eric Younkin, vice ...
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 ...
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