Author Archives: Thatcher

2021 IDEA BOOK Project: Indiana Pretzel Shop

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The latest location of Ben’s Soft Pretzels, a mostly-Midwest chain, was designed to look like a classic gambrel barn, complete with a silo and decorative windmill. Ramco Supply’s slick black metal roof panels enhance the bright red cladding that welcomes guests toward the double front doors. A covered porch runs the...

Sherwin-Williams Roofing Passport is latest in metal roof estimation tools

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It’s no secret that metal roofing delivers advanced durability and weatherability to protect homes for longer periods of time. Historically, the estimation process for contractors was time-consuming, complex, and uncertain. With the Sherwin-Williams Roofing Passport, this uncertainty is eliminated by simplifying the process for metal roof estimation, yielding quick and efficient...

The Barn at Sycamore Farms

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The Barn at Sycamore Farms, built on a historic property in Arrington, Tennessee, was designed to be a luxury event venue, suitable for corporate gatherings, weddings, and conventions. The Barn can accommodate more than 300 guests and is topped by 16,000 square feet of Medallion-Lok roofing panels from McElroy Metal. “The...

2021 Idea Book Project: Matilija Middle School Gymnasium

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  Renovation of a school gymnasium included re-roofing using Heritage Red standing seam panels from the Garland Company. This project was featured in the 2021 Metal Roofing Idea Book.  PROJECT DETAILS Matilija Middle school gymnasium, Ojai, California Roofing Panels: The Garland Company 24-gauge R-Mer® Span standing seam panels in Heritage Red...

2021 Idea Book project: Florida Private Home

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  When replacing their existing roof, the owner of this Florida home sought a vintage look to complement the residence’s color scheme, and also preferred something with a semi-industrial twist. Located on the eastern coast of the state near Cocoa Beach, they also required a roofing assembly that could withstand high...

Classic Farmhouse Style—in a New Build

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A charcoal metal roof tops the two-story stunner When the owners of this new construction farmhouse were still in the design phase, they knew they wanted a metal roof to match the overall look of the residence. But which panel profile would fit their needs the best? After consulting with their...

Making The Leap To An Automated Trim Line

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What Long Creek Steel considers when buying new equipment With 17 fabricating machines helping to feed their business, Long Creek Steel, Lennox, South Dakota, has been through the machine acquisition process many times. Their most recent purchase was an automated trim line from SWI Machinery. Strouth said the company has always...