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Avoid This Dated Metal Trim Approach & Avoid Headaches Down the Road
Stop Using Outdated Metal Trim Techniques Experience is a double-edged sword in construction. Many seasoned metal roofing contractors are still using trim installation methods from 20 years ago, simply because it’s how they learned to do it. The result? Dated metal...
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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,...
Planning Your Roof Replacement: Why Spring and Summer Are Ideal Times
Have you heard of the Montana homeowner who wanted to replace their roof…in the middle of December? For residents of the Big Sky State, this sounds like the opening line to a bad...
Metal Roof vs Shingles: Why Metal Has the Upper Hand Every Time
Are you pondering the age-old question of whether to choose a sturdy metal roof or classic shingles for your property? Then you're in the right place. We're diving headfirst into...
Oil Canning on Metal Roofs: What It Is & Why It’s Nothing to Fear
The word “oil canning” often sends shudders down contractors’ spines or makes homeowners flinch. That’s because this minor deformation to metal panels is not only hard to avoid...
Are Metal Roofs Good for Snow & More Cold Weather FAQs
If you call Montana your home, you’ve seen how important it is to have residential and commercial buildings that can withstand the icy elements. Roofs can collapse under heavy...
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