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MBMA Releases 2019 Annual Report

The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has released its 2019 Annual Report entitled Beauty and the Beam, A Salute to Metal Building Architecture. This resource highlights the work that MBMA and its members have undertaken over the past year while celebrating engaging metal buildings from a range of end uses across...

Wick Buildings reaches 75,000th building mark

Early 2019 saw Wick Buildings' 75,000th post-frame structure built for Capitol Underground in Mazomanie, Wisconsin. Due to excellent site preparation, crews were able to build the large lined and insulated building in a very short amount of time.

Polyglass Innovative Roofing Solutions Highlighted At IRE 2019

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions for low- and steep-slope applications, recently were showcased at the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Polyglass highlighted ADESO Self-Adhered Technology three-ply systems, PolyFlash 1C flashing compound, Polyslope water-repellent mortar, Velociflex high wind-resistant roof assembly system and more. ADESO Dual-Compound Self-Adhered Technology uses...

Metal Tiles Modernize Texas Bank’s Building & Brand

When Southside Bank in Texas began a campaign to modernize its brand, management understood that the buildings it occupies play a significant role in branding. The existing flagship branch in Tyler, Texas, was re-imagined and renovated inside and out to reflect the contemporary way the bank now interacts with its customers....

Award-Winning Museum Features Creatively-Detailed Metal Cladding

A museum devoted to exploring and expanding creativity must have an eye-catching design, and that’s certainly the case for the recently opened Cade Museum for Creativity + Invention in Gainesville, Florida. With its cylindrical core and extending arcs, it almost appears to be in motion—a sense of movement reinforced by the...

ABC Supply Co. Inc. Opens Branch In Northern California

Area contractors will have increased access to products and services. ABC Supply Co. Inc. opened a new branch located at 901 S. State St. in Ukiah, California. ABC Supply is the nation’s largest distributor of roofing, siding, windows and other exterior building products and tools that contractors need to tackle their...

The ABCs of Expoxy Roof Coatings

Leaks can be very damaging to your roof. They may seem small at first, but when untreated they can build to extremely dangerous and costly problems to not just your roof but your home in general. It’s incredibly important to protect your roof against leaks, and epoxy roof coatings are often...

Metal Panels Save Wisconsin Home’s Roof After Slate Failure

When a slate roof on an impressive residence in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, failed after only six years, it was Petersen’s Redi-Roof panels that came to the rescue. “We removed 72 tons of slate,” said installer Steve Billmann, president of Architectural Roofing & Sheet Metal in Sheboygan. “The slate was swelling and pulled...

Carlisle Companies To Acquire Petersen Aluminum Corp.

Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL), a global leader in commercial and industrial building envelope products through its Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) operating segment, announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Petersen Aluminum Corp. (“Petersen”), a privately held manufacturer of high-quality metal roofing products for approximately $197 million....