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Cover Story: Metal Shingles, the standing seam alternative

These products are certainly helping drive the growth of metal / Metal shingles. They are manufactured to provide a unique look in a durable, energy-efficient, recyclable roofing product. Believe it or not, there are consumers out there who want all … Read more »
F+W Trade Division gives Red Cross donation for Project Sandy
The Trade Division at F+W Media has donated $2,240 to the American Red Cross through its Project Sandy effort. F+W Media, owners of Rural Builder, Frame Building News, Metal Roofing Magazine and other Trade and special interest properties, established a … Read more »
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2013 Idea Book- A product guide for metal roofing projects
The ninth 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 … Read more »
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2013 Idea Book – Metal Shingles Product Guide
ATAS International Get the performance of metal with a traditional look when choosing tiles, shakes and shingles from ATAS. ATAS offers stone-coated, scalloped Northern European and Spanish style tiles. Five shingle options are available, including Bermuda style shake, wood style … Read more »
2013 Idea Book – retrofit suppliers for metal roofing
ATAS International Increasing its efforts on the importance of energy efficient building envelope technology, ATAS offers multiple metal roofing retrofit systems. The retrofit profiles include Dutch Seam, Field-Lok and Scan Roof due to their structural capacity. These panel systems can … Read more »
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2013 Idea Book – Snow retention product suppliers for metal roofs
Dynamic Fastener ColorGard mounts to standing seam panels with the patented S-5 clamp. No holes in the panel. No Glue. Installs in minutes, anytime of year, with holding strength of up to six times that of other snow guards. Patented … Read more »
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2013 Idea Book – Jobsite and inhouse tools for metal roofing
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 … Read more »
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2013 Idea Book – Exotic metals product guide
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 … Read more »
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2013 Idea Book – Standing seam metal roofing products guide
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 … Read more »
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2013 Idea Book – Underlayments
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 … Read more »
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