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All-Star Employees: Retaining the talent your company needs

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By Phillip M. Perry It’s a nightmare scenario for any business: A star employee suddenly decides to jump ship for the competition. Out the door goes years of experience, in-depth knowledge of the company’s plans, and probably a good number of hard-won customer connections. It’s that last part, with its costly...

Custom Gutters for a Modern Lakeside Home

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By Kelly Plummer/Keeney Home Services Having moved into their new home in June of this year, Ann and Paul continue to marvel at the modern farmhouse they designed and built in Door County. This easternmost county in Wisconsin consists of a peninsula that juts out into Lake Michigan. The area draws...

Galvalume vs. Galvanized Metal

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What are the differences and the pros & cons? By Julianne Calapa, Sheffield Metals We get a lot of questions about the different types of metal materials that can be used in metal roofing and wall systems. There is one question that comes up more often than others: “What is the difference between...

2020 IDEA BOOK Project: Direct Metals Inc. Office & Distribution Center

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PROJECT: Commercial Office & Distribution Center, Fort Myers, Florida Direct Metals Inc. (DMI), a distributor and manufacturer of building components focused on the residential and commercial roofing industries, plans to unveil its brand-new 26,000-square-foot corporate office and distribution center in the second quarter of 2020. The building is designed and built...

10 Tips for Exceptional Customer Service

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Win repeat business and referrals with professional communication By ABC Supply From your first interaction with a client to your last, it’s important to provide a positive customer service experience. Doing so will not only ensure that your project runs as smoothly as possible, but it can also lead to great...

Rain Gutter Ideas

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From size and style to material and finishes By Adam Schouten, ADVANCED Architectural Sheet Metal & Supply There are many different ideas regarding gutters—style, material, expansion, size, pitched or no pitch, downspout size, and finish. Over the years, we’ve offered the following ideas or suggestions when supplying commercial and industrial gutters...

Solar Success: Options and Considerations Prior to Installation

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By Caroll Marston Before diving too deeply into solar panel attachment options, let’s look at the structure just below the Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels: the roofing material itself. Standing Seam Metals Roofs (SSMRs), for example, have been gaining in popularity over the last several years, especially in the residential market. This...

Year-Round Tax Savings

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Start Planning Now to Save Yourself a Headache in 2021 By Mark E. Battersby Many tax experts agree that keeping a metal roofing operation’s tax bill low requires planning throughout the year. In other words, now is the best time to think about reducing your company’s tax bill and, of course,...

Uncovering What Really Matters in Metal Roof Design

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Longevity and aesthetic versatility speak to the forward-thinking sensibilities of today’s architects By Tony Bouquot Metal is a marvelous tool, especially for those design and construction experts with the savvy to wield it optimally. In the roofing industry, the use of metal panels and shingles fuels creative energies while improving safety...

Storm Chasers

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Influencing the Roofing Industry, One Report at a Time By Jessica Franchuk The role of every roof is to protect the building and its contents from exterior elements and threats. Rain, wind, hail, heat, sun exposure, and extreme cold can all wreak havoc on a structure, so over the years, standards...