Metal Roofing - Articles - Page 59

The editors of Roofing Contractor see a lot of new products, so once a year after some of the big trade shows we put our heads together to single out some of the industry’s most recent innovations.

SPRI Takes Leading Role in Wind-Uplift Testing and Design

Association Develops New ANSI Approved Standards

Mike Ennis

February 15, 2012

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The effect of high winds on roofs is a complex phenomenon, and inadequate wind uplift design is a common factor in roofing failures.

Building Home and Hope in Haiti

Rick Damato

February 1, 2012

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This may not be the typical feature you will find in Roofing Contractor, but it is about providing shelter.

Inside Job

Rick Damato

September 13, 2011

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MetalForming Inc. owner Geoff Stone shared the story of an epiphany turned solution on a recent visit by Roofing Contractor to the firm’s Peachtree City, Ga., headquarters. MetalForming, founded in 1997, sells a variety of computer-operated machines used in the factory and on the jobsite for the fabrication of metal roofing and other building components.

Technical Details: Flashings and Penetrations for Metal Roofs

John D'Annunzio

September 13, 2011

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Flashings and penetrations account for nearly 80 percent of all reported roof leaks. Therefore these areas are perhaps the most critical components of any roof system, but they are particularly important when it comes to low-slope standing seam metal roof systems.

American Building Components: 100 Years and Building

August 18, 2011

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For more than 100 years, American Building Components has been a leading provider of metal roofing systems, metal wall panels, and building components for your commercial, residential, post-frame, and agricultural building projects.

Colorful Panels Envelop Humane Society

Byron Smith

June 23, 2011

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As the first LEED Gold certified animal shelter in the nation, the new Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) Animal Community Center in Milpitas, CA proves that even our four-legged friends can enjoy the benefits of sustainability.