Sherwin-Williams, the largest U.S.-based paint supplier, says that metal roofs with their combination of durability, strength, fire resistance, and architectural design are no longer just a choice for commercial projects.
Topics: Cold Storage, Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing
Putting a Lid on Paradise: Metal Roofing is a Good Option in Coastal Regions
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...
Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Safety, Metal Roofing, Construction
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...
Topics: Cold Storage, Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing, Construction
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...
Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing
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...
Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing
While your newly installed insulated metal roof and wall panels will remain functional and attractive for many years to come, you need to protect your investment with periodic cleaning.
Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing, Cleaning
As the $221.1 billion commercial construction industry continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn, sustainability of future projects continues to be a major focus.
The construction industry added 22,000 jobs on net in September, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with...
Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing, Energy
Metal roofing continues to be the material of choice for many commercial building projects thanks to its durability, sustainability, ease of installation, fireproof character, and resistance to strong winds.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the global metal roofing market is projected to grow at a...
Topics: Metal Roofing
While commercial building is projected to lag the red-hot residential market in 2021, there will be some bright spots with a growing demand for warehouses and data centers.“Warehouse construction will be the clear winner as e-commerce giants continue to build out their logistics infrastructure....
Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing, RidgeLine
When it comes to the return on investment of putting a metal roof on your home or business we are reminded of the old commercial, “you can pay me now, or you can pay me later”.
The “pay me now” aspect is that metal roofs vs. traditional asphalt shingle roofs are more expensive to install with ...
Topics: Metal Roofing