The first layer on top of the plywood or OSB roof deck is underlayment. For this, we chose a self-healing ice-and-water membrane to protect the shallow-pitched roof deck. The tricky part in laying the ...

Keys to understanding this common construction practice—from field-cutting techniques and proper tools to tips for preserving metal roof and wall panel appearance and longevity. Field cutting of metal ...

Metal roof installation techniques vary greatly depending on the fastening system selected. For single skin roofing, there are three different fastening systems to consider: concealed, exposed and ...

Standing seam metal roofing costs $16,400, on average, to install with an estimated low cost of about $14,000 and a high cost of $19,000. Standing seam metal roofing is a popular choice due to its ...

Fabral is a leader in metal cladding solutions, providing high-performance products for a variety of architectural applications. For the renovation of Haven Harbour South, Eastern Metals chose ...

You've decided on a metal roof. It's a hefty investment, but you've heard you'll get 40-70 years out of it and — being the optimistic sort — you're sure you'll ...

A roof recover retrofit involves installing a new, durable metal roof over an existing roof in a way that is structurally sound, non-disruptive, and cost-effective. This system enhances the roof’s ...

Metal roofs have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, with early examples found in Roman and Byzantine architecture, where copper and lead sheets were used for durability and weather ...

Killian's Custom Metal Roofing & Panel has opened at 630 S.E. 15th St. in Des Moines. The company manufactures 3-foot-wide metal panels used on pole barns, garages, sheds, metal buildings and ...

A 7,000-square-foot residence located on a cattle ranch in Texas’ hill country juxtaposes its green spaces with industrial materials and modern aesthetics. “The house is truly on a ranch,” said Jack ...

Like many firefighters, I always look at buildings as though I were sizing them up for firefighting operations. One building construction technique that always intrigued me is the metal pitched roof.