Idea Book

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2013 Idea Book – Jobsite and inhouse tools for metal roofing

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Englert Inc. Designed by Englert’s own machine experts, its comprehensive line of machines is time tested and proven in the field. Englert’s multi-panel machine offers the capability to run 10 different panel configurations. And there are 11 fixed-position roll forming machines, three electric panel seamers and two panel curving machines to...

2013 Idea Book – Exotic metals product guide

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  ATAS International 2 ATAS offers many of its roofing profiles in copper and zinc. As a more cost effective option, ATAS provides coatings for aluminum and zinc substrates that resemble these natural metals. Color options include Copper, Patina Green and Antique Patina. Petersen Aluminum Petersen Aluminum stocks cold rolled copper...

2013 Idea Book – Standing seam metal roofing products guide

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  ABC (American Building Components) Among the panels offered by ABC is the SL-16, one of its most popular residential concealed fastener panels. ABC also offers nine through-fastener profiles and 61 standard trim shapes in contemporary colors. The exposed fastener profiles include Rugged Rib, Regal Rib, Ameri-Drain, Imperial Rib, Perma-Clad, 7/8-inch...

2013 Idea Book – Underlayments

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  Englert Inc. Englert’s HT Underlayment features a black non-woven polyester topside. The new self-adhering, slip resistant product is 100 percent UV protected, heat reflective and good for an industry-leading 90 days of exposure. The high tensile strength underlayment comes in two configurations. Englert Premium Roofing Underlayment is a 100 percent...

2013 Idea Book – Solar supplies for metal roofing

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ATAS International ATA-Solar is a thin-film solar laminate that is applied to a standing seam metal roof to generate renewable solar power from ATAS International. ATA-Solar comes in a variety of systems from 1.5kW to 120kW, and the laminate is applied to the standing seam roof in a factory controlled environment....

2013 Idea Book – Metal Roofing fasteners and clips

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Dynamic Fastener Dynamic Fastener brand self-drilling screws are available for stitching and sheet-to-structural applications. Dynamic offers clip screws that require a low clearance head when fastening to steel or wood. Fasteners are available in stainless steel and with the Dyna-Coat 1,000 hour salt spray premium coating. Fenderhead Fasteners, #14 self-drilling T-5...

Register now for Greenbuild 2012

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Registration is now open for the U.S. Green Building Council‘s annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Taking place this year in San Francisco, Calif. at the Moscone Center, Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Record attendance of 35,000 is anticipated from across the green building...

“the idea book” 2012 metal roofing showcase

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Metal roofing has come a long way and “the idea book” is a tribute to that progress. This is our eighth edition of “the idea book” and featured in the pages are 26 manufacturers who showcase their best work so architects, specifiers and roofers like you reach out and let them...

2012 The Idea Book Product Guide for Metal Roofers

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The eighth edition of “the idea book” is still the only publication of its kind, presenting the environmental benefits and unlimited design possibilities of metal roofing through practical applications. The intent of “the idea book” is to demonstrate the many possibilities of architectural metal roofing and showcase the products that make...

2012 Idea Book: Exotic Metals for Metal Roofs

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Umicore/VM Zinc VM Zinc offers self-healing materials that naturally develop a protective layer or patina as they age. Scratches and imperfections seem to vanish as the patina develops. Color consistency is an issue due to the fact the material is not man made, but is extracted from the earth as a...