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Putting a Lid on Paradise: Metal Roofing is a Good Option in Coastal Regions

Posted by GSP Marketing on June 21, 2022

The United States is a big and beautiful country with nearly 100,000 miles of spectacular shoreline from sea to shining sea.

Life in coastal regions can be idyllic, though it is not always (with apologies to Jimmy Buffett!) just “strummin’ a six string on the on the front porch swing and smelling...

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Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Safety, Metal Roofing, Construction

How Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) are Manufactured

Posted by GSP Marketing on May 24, 2022

"Made in America" has taken on new meaning over the past two years as the world has grappled with a massive supply chain issue.

For the building industry this has translated into delayed projects as contractors await precious supplies from far-flung manufacturers that are stuck on cargo ships...

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Topics: Insulated Metal Panels

Insulated Metal Panel Buildings Can Meet the Codes for Hurricane Zones

Posted by GSP Marketing on May 4, 2022

To weather watchers there seems to be two seasons in Florida: Hurricane Season and Preparing for Hurricane Season.

Florida Division of Emergency Management recently tweeted: “Hurricane season doesn’t begin until June 1 but @NHC_Atlantic is already tracking the first tropical wave of 2022.”

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Topics: Product Testing, Insulated Metal Panels, Safety

Keep Your Cool: The Energy Efficiency of Insulated Metal Panels

Posted by GSP Marketing on April 25, 2022

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) shine brightest when it comes to energy efficiency with their built-in insulation, high R-values, low thermal conductivity, and all-in-one air, water, and vapor barrier.

IMPs are not only a green solution that can help your building qualify for LEED certification, but...

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Topics: Cold Storage, Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing, Construction

Protecting Your Insulated Metal Panels on the Job Site

Posted by GSP Marketing on April 7, 2022

Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) are cost-effective and manufactured to last, but builders need to safeguard these valuable assets by protecting them on the job site prior to installation.

The panels -- formed by a continuously, foamed-in-place manufacturing process which binds interior and exterior...

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Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Safety

Insulated Metal Panels Can Improve Sustainability, Save on Costs

Posted by GSP Marketing on March 30, 2022

“What are the costs?”

This is usually the bottom-line question building owners ask prior to every new project, but maybe the question should really be:

“What are the true costs?”

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Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Construction

These 5 Industries are Demanding Large-Scale Cold Storage in 2022

Posted by GSP Marketing on March 10, 2022

The demand for large-scaled cold storage is growing at a rapid clip across multiple industries from ports to cities in both retail and industrial space.

“Cold storage forms an important part of the logistics supply chain,” said the “Cold Storage Construction – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics”...

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Topics: Cold Storage, Insulated Metal Panels, Construction

Bright Idea! Colored Panels Add Design Interest to Metal Buildings

Posted by GSP Marketing on February 21, 2022

Architects and building designers are finding they can make some bold statements with the increasing use of vivid, colored panels in their projects.

“Designing a building with brightly colored metal is not only attention-getting, but it can also make a powerful design statement,” in last month’s...

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Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing

IMPs are Changing the Way Buildings are Being Constructed

Posted by GSP Marketing on February 10, 2022

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) have been an option to builders for decades, but recent technology and design developments have turned IMPs from an alternative to a mainstream choice in building construction.

“Recent improvements in the metal panel manufacturing process have resulted in a wider...

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Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Construction

Advantages of Retrofitting Your Existing Roof with Metal

Posted by GSP Marketing on January 26, 2022

Small commercial building owners and homeowners across the country are choosing the cost-effective and sustainable option of retrofitting their existing roofs with metal

Retrofitting (or re-roofing) a roof vs. total replacement is the process of installing a new roofing system over the existing...

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Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing