Accel Roofing Products, a division of ATAS International, Inc., has introduced Colonial Seam, a new residential standing seam metal roofing panel. Colonial Seam is a clipless panel that offers a traditional standing seam aesthetic with contemporary factory formed advantages. It is installed by locking the one-piece panel into the previous panel and fastening through pre-punched...
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North Texas Hail Investigation Report Published by RICOWI
New Franklin, OH — RICOWI’s Hail Investigation Report of the April 11, 2016 North Texas hailstorm has been published. The purpose of the project was to document the effects of hail impact on a variety of roofing products, and to describe roof assembly performance and modes of damage for substantiated hailstone sizes. RICOWI’s Chairman, Richard...
Fabral Expands Powerseam Product Line
Fabral continues to deliver on its commitment to support customer success with the addition of a new metal structural standing seam panel system. Effective Sept. 1, 2016, the new architectural Powerseam II profile will be available through the company’s Gridley, Illinois, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and St. Joseph, Minnesota, manufacturing facilities. As with the existing Powerseam...
RHEINZINK Specified For Metrorail Extension Project
The Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project is a 23-mile extension of Washington’s existing Metrorail System. Construction of Phase 1 is complete and covers 11.7 miles with five stations. Phase 2 is underway and will complete the extension with six additional stations. Upon completion, the line will provide a one-seat, no-transfer ride from Dulles Airport to...
Lester Building Systems Launches New Patented Metal Roof System
New Product Gives Consumers Innovative Upgrade with Big Savings. Paul Boor, vice president of engineering at Lester Building Systems, asked himself a simple question. How can we make a better metal roof system? Specifically, can we make one that delivers the benefits of both a standing seam roof and a through-fastened roof? The answer?...
Union Corrugating Releases Its Advantage-Lok II Installation Videos
Union Corrugating has released their first two videos in a new series of installation videos highlighting their Advantage-Lok II standing seam roofing panel system. These videos feature instruction on hemming the panels to finish the rake edge, and instruction on installing box rake trim, which is a great alternative to hemming the panels. Both...
Building and roofing professionals: what is your outlook for 2016?
Rural Builder and Metal Roofing Magazine are each conducting surveys to help determine the year ahead for professional builders and roofers in the U.S. To better serve your information needs, we would like to discover what trends you are seeing in both industries. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions. The information...
Sno Gem Introduces Sno Blockade Snow Retention System
Sno Gem Inc., a cutting-edge snow retention manufacturer, recently introduced the Sno Blockade snow retention system to provide the architectural community with another permanent and more aesthetically pleasing solution for snow and ice on standing seam metal roofing. Sno Blockade offers a choice between a 1-inch or a 2-inch bar, available in standard mill...
Garland’s New Metal Roof System Provides Unrivaled Wind Uplift Performance
Garland’s new R-Mer Shield structural standing seam roof system boasts a robust two-inch high vertical seam with an extruded aluminum clip and top rail system that provide unrivaled wind uplift performance, ensuring watertight protection even in the harshest environments. Its symmetrically designed panel and cap allows for easy installation and provides flexibility during multiple...
Haddock of S-5! Receives Swaney Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – S-5! founder and CEO, Rob Haddock, has been named this year’s recipient of the prestigious Larry A. Swaney Award, which honors an individual in metal construction who selflessly fosters the growth and betterment of the industry. The Metal Construction Association (MCA) sponsors the annual award named after the organization’s first...