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Homeowner | Panel Profiles | Pros and Cons | Metal Gauge | fastener system | Problems | metal roofing

By: Lauren Risotto
August 11th, 2021

Are you ready for or needing a new roof for your home? While replacing a roof is not something homeowners generally look forward to, picking out a new roof is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

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Panel Profiles | Metal Soffit

By: Lauren Risotto
July 14th, 2021

Installing a new metal roof that needs that perfect, finishing touch? When you’re looking to achieve the ultimate sleek, modern appearance of a metal roof, you can’t skip over metal soffit panels. It’s the small details, such as soffits, that complete your roofing system for a truly refined looking roof.

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Metal Deck | Panel Profiles | metal roofing

By: Lauren Risotto
June 30th, 2021

There are many different types of metal panels to choose from when you’re looking for a durable, quality material for your roofing or siding. Two of your options, R Panel, and AG Panel, are so similar that they sometimes are confused for one another.

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Metal | Roofing | Panel Profiles

By: Lauren Risotto
January 27th, 2021

If you’re looking for a construction material with ultimate strength and durability, then there’s a high probability you’ve already been considering metal panels. When compared against other types of siding, metal is the clear winner when it comes to being one of the strongest types of siding. However, there are several different choices even within the metal siding category.

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Corrugated Roofing | Standing Seam | Panel Profiles | Pros and Cons

By: Lauren Risotto
February 20th, 2020

The two most popular metal panels on the market are corrugated and standing seam. A corrugated metal roof consists of a formed metal sheet with alternating curved and wavy ribs. The edges of each panel overlap and then are fastened down together. It’s an exposed fastener panel which means the fasteners penetrate the panel.