Building owners and designers are increasingly confronted with a crucial challenge: how to maintain comfortable indoor environments when the outdoor temperatures are hot enough to melt crayons left in the sun.
Beat the Heat: How IMP's Keep Your Building Cool in Hot Temperatures
Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing
Extreme Weather Puts Metal Roofing to the Test Across All Regions of the U.S.
When it comes to protecting your home or business from extreme weather conditions, your roof is your first line of defense.
More and more builders are opting for metal roofing – with its ability to withstand fire, strong winds, hail, snow, and flying debris – to safeguard their loved ones and...
Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing, Construction
Fire Resistant and Impact Resistant Building Materials: Protecting Structures in an Era of Extreme Weather
Using building materials that are fire-resistant and impact-resistant has always been a priority in construction, but that need was driven home during the devastating wildfires in Hawaii this summer.
“When an inferno tore through Lahaina on the island of Maui, it reduced a historic and charming...
Topics: Product Testing, Safety, Metal Roofing, Construction
Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs): Building Protection + Aesthetic in One System
Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) have emerged as a versatile and sought-after building material solution for commercial building projects of all scopes and sizes.
The combination of providing building thermal and moisture protection while also offering a wide range of aesthetic options has made IMPs...
Topics: Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing, Construction
The A to Z of Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) Market Segments
Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) are a versatile design choice thanks to their energy efficiency, durability, flexibility, sustainability, and quick installation.
Topics: Cold Storage, Insulated Metal Panels, Metal Roofing
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
Keep Your Cool: The Energy Efficiency of Insulated Metal Panels
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
Bright Idea! Colored Panels Add Design Interest to Metal Buildings
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
Advantages of Retrofitting Your Existing Roof with Metal
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