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Metal Roof Snow Guards: Why Snow Retention is An Important Investment
Snow retention provides safety and protection to whoever enters your building or home and limits liability and danger. Protecting your property and landscaping is essential because it safeguards your belongings,...
Metal Roof Snow Guards: Why Snow Retention is An Important Investment
Snow retention provides safety and protection to whoever enters your building or home and limits liability and danger. Protecting your property and landscaping is essential because it safeguards your belongings,...
How to Attach a Satellite Dish to a Metal Roof
You’ve ordered your satellite television service and now the only thing standing in between you and Sunday Night Football is the installation of the satellite dish to the metal roof....
How to Attach a Satellite Dish to a Metal Roof
You’ve ordered your satellite television service and now the only thing standing in between you and Sunday Night Football is the installation of the satellite dish to the metal roof....
The Importance of Panel Sizes
When an architect envisions a façade for a new project, they would first conceive it as one whole piece. When the details need to be narrowed, the panels’ arrangement is...
The Importance of Panel Sizes
When an architect envisions a façade for a new project, they would first conceive it as one whole piece. When the details need to be narrowed, the panels’ arrangement is...
How to Install a Pipe Boot Flashing on a Metal Roof
So you’re installing a metal roof and you need to flash those vent pipes poking out here and there? This basic step by step tutorial shows that it is an...
How to Install a Pipe Boot Flashing on a Metal Roof
So you’re installing a metal roof and you need to flash those vent pipes poking out here and there? This basic step by step tutorial shows that it is an...
Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofing Do’s and Don’ts
RapidMaterials and S-5! Attachment Solutions teamed up to take the mystery out of solar and exposed-fastened metal roofing. Together, we cover the best practices for working with various types of...
Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofing Do’s and Don’ts
RapidMaterials and S-5! Attachment Solutions teamed up to take the mystery out of solar and exposed-fastened metal roofing. Together, we cover the best practices for working with various types of...
5 Must Have Metal Roofing Tools
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Employ your time well, if you mean to get leisure.”, and with the following tools, you can achieve just that! Time is a valuable resource and...
5 Must Have Metal Roofing Tools
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Employ your time well, if you mean to get leisure.”, and with the following tools, you can achieve just that! Time is a valuable resource and...
Color Coded: The Importance of Metal Roofing Colors
When it comes to metal roofing, there are a number of positive attributes and selling points that may appeal to homeowners. The strength and durability of metal roofing is unrivaled...
Color Coded: The Importance of Metal Roofing Colors
When it comes to metal roofing, there are a number of positive attributes and selling points that may appeal to homeowners. The strength and durability of metal roofing is unrivaled...
The Best Time of Year to Repair a Roof
As a seasoned roofer, we would be willing to bet that at some point in your career, you have strongly encouraged a homeowner to replace or repair a residential roof...
The Best Time of Year to Repair a Roof
As a seasoned roofer, we would be willing to bet that at some point in your career, you have strongly encouraged a homeowner to replace or repair a residential roof...
Best Tools for Cutting Metal Roofing
When it comes to installing metal roof systems, time is money, and the right tools make quick work of cutting panels down to size. In this month’s blog, we review...
Best Tools for Cutting Metal Roofing
When it comes to installing metal roof systems, time is money, and the right tools make quick work of cutting panels down to size. In this month’s blog, we review...
Installing S-5! Snow Retention The Right Way
Prior to the foundation of S-5! Attachment Solutions, snow guards often failed and upon their failure purveyors would generally respond all in the same, “You didn’t use enough.” or “You must...
Installing S-5! Snow Retention The Right Way
Prior to the foundation of S-5! Attachment Solutions, snow guards often failed and upon their failure purveyors would generally respond all in the same, “You didn’t use enough.” or “You must...
Pros and Cons of Copper Gutters
As well as most residential buildings, nearly all commercial buildings, whether it be a hotel, office, or hospital, have what is called a ‘rain drainage system’ or what is more...
Pros and Cons of Copper Gutters
As well as most residential buildings, nearly all commercial buildings, whether it be a hotel, office, or hospital, have what is called a ‘rain drainage system’ or what is more...
Best DIY Project Using Affordable Zinc Metal Sheets
Many homeowners long to replace their older, less fashionable and unattractive kitchen countertops with something stylish, gorgeous and still practical for their family’s everyday food preparation and cooking needs. Homeowners...
Best DIY Project Using Affordable Zinc Metal Sheets
Many homeowners long to replace their older, less fashionable and unattractive kitchen countertops with something stylish, gorgeous and still practical for their family’s everyday food preparation and cooking needs. Homeowners...
Tool Theft in Construction: A Growing Problem with Simple Solutions
Tool theft is on the rise, costing contractors time, money, and peace of mind. Learn how roofers are fighting back with simple habits and smart tech.
Tool Theft in Construction: A Growing Problem with Simple Solutions
Tool theft is on the rise, costing contractors time, money, and peace of mind. Learn how roofers are fighting back with simple habits and smart tech.
21 Best Tools, Materials, & Attachment Solutions for 2021
21 Best Tools, Materials, & Attachment Solutions for 2021 The roofing industry faced short-term challenges during 2020, with demand falling across multiple segments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, according...
21 Best Tools, Materials, & Attachment Solutions for 2021
21 Best Tools, Materials, & Attachment Solutions for 2021 The roofing industry faced short-term challenges during 2020, with demand falling across multiple segments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, according...
How to Install Solar Panels on a Metal Roof
The solar panel is becoming an increasingly popular form of alternative energy around the world, using photo-voltaic and silicon solar cells to convert radiation into power. Along with this increase...
How to Install Solar Panels on a Metal Roof
The solar panel is becoming an increasingly popular form of alternative energy around the world, using photo-voltaic and silicon solar cells to convert radiation into power. Along with this increase...
The Benefits of Metal Roofing
Metal roofing systems are acquiring national popularity, and it’s easy to see why. They virtually compliment any architectural style, are environmentally sustainable, and they offer the opportunity for long-term savings....
The Benefits of Metal Roofing
Metal roofing systems are acquiring national popularity, and it’s easy to see why. They virtually compliment any architectural style, are environmentally sustainable, and they offer the opportunity for long-term savings....
The Right Way to Fasten
The strong and long-lasting benefits of a metal roof begins with the selection, placement, and the installation of the fasteners used to anchor panels to the structure. There are hundreds...
The Right Way to Fasten
The strong and long-lasting benefits of a metal roof begins with the selection, placement, and the installation of the fasteners used to anchor panels to the structure. There are hundreds...
What to Know Before Providing Metal Roofing Services
The most successful roofing companies offer a wide variety of roofing services for various roofing types. Whether you specialize in commercial roofing or residential, provide maintenance, repairs, or a complete...
What to Know Before Providing Metal Roofing Services
The most successful roofing companies offer a wide variety of roofing services for various roofing types. Whether you specialize in commercial roofing or residential, provide maintenance, repairs, or a complete...
Gutter Guide
How-to Select the Perfect Rain Drainage SystemWe have all heard the saying, “April showers bring May flowers”, but heavy rainfall may also bring roof and fascia damage, cracked foundations, or...
Gutter Guide
How-to Select the Perfect Rain Drainage SystemWe have all heard the saying, “April showers bring May flowers”, but heavy rainfall may also bring roof and fascia damage, cracked foundations, or...
Solar Panel Mounting Tips
Rooftop solar panels are a smart move for today’s homeowners and business owners. Financial and environmental benefits have increased even as prices have dropped, and modern solar panels are efficient...
Solar Panel Mounting Tips
Rooftop solar panels are a smart move for today’s homeowners and business owners. Financial and environmental benefits have increased even as prices have dropped, and modern solar panels are efficient...
Snow Retention Frequently Asked Questions
Why Keep Snow on the Roof? When snow avalanches off of a rooftop, it can damage anything in its path! This sudden release of snow can be dramatic—dumping tons of...
Snow Retention Frequently Asked Questions
Why Keep Snow on the Roof? When snow avalanches off of a rooftop, it can damage anything in its path! This sudden release of snow can be dramatic—dumping tons of...
Metal V. Asphalt Roofing Materials
The roof is one of the most important parts of a home, and keeping it in good shape should be a priority. There are many roofing materials on the market,...
Metal V. Asphalt Roofing Materials
The roof is one of the most important parts of a home, and keeping it in good shape should be a priority. There are many roofing materials on the market,...
Standing Seam Metal Roof Clamps
What Clamp Will Fit My Standing Seam Metal Roof? The most common question we are asked is, “Which S-5! clamp do I use on my metal roof?” We will explore...
Standing Seam Metal Roof Clamps
What Clamp Will Fit My Standing Seam Metal Roof? The most common question we are asked is, “Which S-5! clamp do I use on my metal roof?” We will explore...