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Single vs Double Seam Mechanical Lock Standing Seam: Which is Best?
Whether you’re an architect outlining specs or a contractor getting ready to install metal panels, you need to understand the difference between single seam vs double seam mechanical lock standing seams. With this roofing system, single vs double seam is more than a...
Avoid Mistakes: How to Order Metal Roofing
Ordering metal roofing—it’s all in the details! Unfortunately, it can be very easy to make a mistake when ordering...
Measuring A Roof For Metal Panel Installation
How to Measure a Roof for Metal Roofing Measuring a roof for metal roofing, whether it be new construction or remodel,...
4 Reasons to Consider Textured Metal Roofing
With Montana's unpredictable weather, your choice of roofing isn't just about aesthetics—it's a practical necessity....
Single vs Double Seam Mechanical Lock Standing Seam: Which is Best?
Whether you’re an architect outlining specs or a contractor getting ready to install metal panels, you need to understand the difference between single seam vs double seam...
Great Northern Metal: Your Best Partner for Commercial Roofing Projects
In the competitive landscape of Montana’s commercial construction, the quality of your roofing materials directly influences the success and durability of your project. And with...
Ice Damming 101: How to Combat Ice Dams on Metal Roofs
We’re no stranger to cold weather in Montana. Icy gales, heavy snowfall, and double negative degree weather are all part of the winter experience. However, ice dams on your metal...
The Importance of Metal Roof Slope: Why 3:12 or Higher Matters in Panel Selection
Over the years, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of low-slope roofs in both commercial and residential roofing projects in Montana. While low-slope roofs have a sleek...
Metal Shiplap vs Board and Batten: How Do They Compare?
Functional. Stylish. Durable. Metal siding panels can easily be described with these words and more. Using metal panels as siding has grown in popularity over the years, offering...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Fastening Exposed Fastener Metal Roof Panels
Fastening metal roof panels, especially exposed fastener panels, seems like a straightforward process. But common mistakes can lead to big problems down the line, leading to...
Snap-Z Ridge Vents: How they Make Montana Metal Roof Ventilation Easy
If you install metal roofing and siding roofing in Montana, you know how critical proper ventilation is for a roof. Ventilation helps maintain a roof’s integrity, the temperature...
Concealed and Exposed Fastener Panels: What’s the Difference?
There’s no doubt about the merits of metal roofing systems. Durable, aesthetically pleasing, and incredibly long-lasting, metal panels offer many rewards to property owners...
Your Guide to the Pros & Cons of Different Metal Roofing Materials
To its core, metal roofing is a superior roofing material. Metal panels are an all-around solid roofing choice from durability to longevity to aesthetic appeal. In Montana,...
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