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Building strength before the storm
By Dale Nelson, President, Roof Hugger, LLC. Why contractors are turning to retrofit systems to weather economic uncertainty. When the market shifts, contractors who rely solely on new construction often find themselves on shaky ground. But those who diversify, especially by tapping into the steady demand for roof retrofits, build ...
How a roofing misstep sparked a retrofit revolution
By Jesse Sanchez. One contractor’s headache became an innovative solution, marking the beginning of Roof Hugger. When Dale Nelson set out to re-roof a modest 8,000-square-foot property in Florida in the early ’90s, he had no idea he was about to help launch an entirely new category of retrofit ...
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 ...
Choosing the right retrofit roof for long-term performance
By Roof Hugger. Don’t let cost alone influence your customers’ choices. Educate them on the strength and longevity of various retrofit systems to best meet their needs. When it comes to retrofitting a commercial metal roof, building owners are often faced with a crucial decision: opt for a TPO overlay ...
Building code-compliant roofs that last
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. Approvals open the door; smart design choices seal the deal. Florida’s Product Approval, or NOA number, is more than just a formality; it’s your entry point to building strong, code-compliant roofs in one of the toughest wind zones in the country. But here’s the opportunity: ...
When to retrofit and when to redo
By Emma Peterson. From building capacity to the original roof material, learn what to look for when choosing between redoing an entire roof and retrofitting it. Retrofitting has become a popular option in recent years. In comparison to traditional tear-offs, this option has many positive factors that owners consider ...
Removing your roof? – You may regret it!
By Roof Hugger. Upgrading your metal roof could backfire, unless you know this first. It sounds simple enough: swap out that tired old screw-down roof for a sleek, modern standing seam upgrade. But one wrong move, such as removing what’s literally holding your building together, could cost you far more than you ...
Rethinking retrofits: What works and what fails
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore the reasons why some retrofitting systems are failing and how one company says it's getting it right. While retrofitting aging metal roofs is standard practice, many widely used methods fall short of structural standards, exposing buildings to serious risks during extreme weather. Roof Hugger, ...
The evolution of retrofit roof testing
By Roof Hugger. From concrete blocks to cutting-edge modeling, Roof Hugger’s journey has redefined what it means to test a roof. If you think roof testing is just about seeing what doesn’t fall apart in a storm, think again. What started in 1991 with a bold idea and a few stacks of ...
Get the most out of the MCA Summer Meeting!
By Emma Peterson. Check out our at-a-glance guide to the Metal Construction Association’s 2025 Summer Meeting! You are invited to the Metal Construction Association (MCA)’s 2025 Summer Meeting. Hosted at the Hilton in Rosemont, Illinois from June 10-11, 2025. This is a must-attend event for anyone in the metal construction industry. The ...
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