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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 sleek, long-lasting value to commercial and residential properties. Notably, two styles...
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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...
Metal Roofs vs. Shingles in Cold Climates: Why Metal Roofs Reign Supreme
We know cold in Montana. With temperatures dipping below freezing in September and snow falling in June, Montanans face icy weather extremes for the majority of the year. Given...
The Role of Light and Dark Metal Roofing and Siding Colors in Energy Efficiency
You have many options to choose from when selecting metal roofing and siding colors for your project. Picking a color that compliments your project's aesthetic and matches your...
The Ultimate Guide to Corrugated Metal Roofing & Siding
Corrugated Metal Roofing Durable, versatile, and visually pleasing—corrugated metal roofing and siding panels have it all and more! Corrugated panels are well-known for their...
Glossary of Metal Panel Trim Names & Types
We get it—there are a lot of different terms and words used in the metal roofing industry that would make anyone’s head spin trying to get them straight. To help you make...
Our Top 5 Panel Recommendations for Commercial Metal Roofing
Commercial buildings are created with the future in mind, so the roofing materials you select need to match that vision, too. An increasingly popular option for commercial...
Metal Panel Profiles or Colors: Which Do You Choose First?
Which one do you choose first: metal panel profiles or colors? We love that there are a wide variety of panel profiles (with concealed fasteners and exposed fasteners) and colors...
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 metal roofing for your next project, especially if you take the...
6 Things to Consider with Metal Roof Finishes
When it comes to metal roofing, the details are key to getting the most value out of your roof. We know the importance of choosing the right panel type for the project, but...
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Great Northern’s lead times and updates around the shop. We want to keep everyone informed about the metal roofing industry and we hope to help inform and educate about steel roofing, trim, lead times, and the new machines we have in our shop.