The Source Book

Cutting edge ideas for metal building innovations.

METALCON TWENTY TWELVE

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

METALCON International is the one event that helps you pioneer new frontiers in the metals industry through products, technologies and solutions.  Its message is the application of metal in roofing, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and municipal construction. Delivering the newest … Read more »

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Steelscape introduces new website

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jim Austin

Steelscape Inc. launched its new and improved external website — www.steelscape.com. Steelscape’s new website contains several enhancements including a wealth of new information…right at your fingertips. At www.steelscape.com, you’ll see the following upgrades… New look and feel Easier to use … Read more »

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SIPs deliver winter surprise for unsuspecting owner

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher
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The value of using Structural Insulated Panels has long been appreciated. This story from ACH Foam Technologies is an example of why, when installed correctly, SIPs has become an industry standard. DENVER (ACH Foam Technologies)—When Terry Schroth decided to have … Read more »

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Palram Americas announces Build On Photo Contest for Sunsky, Ag-Tuf users

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

Palram Americas is announcing the Build On Photo Contest. This photo contest is open to the principals of projects completed with the last two years that have used AG-TUF and/or SUNSKY products. The expiration date for entries is September 2, … Read more »

Posted in Commercial/Institutional, Construction Industry News, Events, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Metalcon, Products, Reroofing, Residential, Roofing Products, Solar, The Source Book | Tagged Ag-Tuf, Build On Photo Contest, Palram Americas, Sunsky | Leave a comment

Metal Builder Source Book Two

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Sharon Thatcher

FASTENERS AMSI Supply A full line of metal roofing screws includes stainless steel, special corrosion-resistant coatings and lengths to 8 inches, all at competitive prices. The ASO series of metal roofing clip screws comes in lengths from 3/4- to 2 … Read more »

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It’s here: The (Metal Builder) Source Book!

Posted on August 26, 2009 by admin

Rural Builder magazine introduces the inaugural edition of the (Metal Builder) Source Book,  a compilation of cutting edge ideas to inspire your metal building efforts.  Read more »

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