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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 aesthetic and can be useful in certain climates, they’re not as effective as you...
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....
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,...
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...
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