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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 roof are a chilly occurrence you shouldn’t have to face. Ice buildup on your roof can...
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....
Teaching the Next Generation: GNMC Goes Back for the Second Year to Help Park High Students Put Roofs on Their Sheds
GNMC makes a return to Park High in Livingston to help students in the Industrial Technology class put metal panels on their sheds. GNMC was proud to teach these students how to...
Are Metal Roofs Fire Resistant? Evaluating their Strength against Flames
Let’s face it: when you live in a state like Montana, you need to be prepared for just about anything, especially during wildfire season. From May through October, the Big Sky...
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...
The Ultimate Guide to Board & Batten Metal Siding
Board & Batten Metal Siding If you want to blend the classic look of wood panels with the sleek durability of metal, board & batten metal siding is for you. Board &...
A Metal Expert’s Guide to Steel Siding
Steel siding has emerged as a major contender in the design world as architects and homeowners explore siding options outside of wood and vinyl siding. Not only can steel siding...
The Ins and Outs of a Metal Roof Warranty
Metal roofs are investment pieces meant to provide lasting value for decades at a time. But if the worst does happen, a leak springs, or the roof’s color doesn’t hold up as long...
Our Experts’ Guide to Tuf Rib Metal Roofing
Tuf Rib Metal Roofing Systems Ah, Tuf Rib metal roofing panels—they’re just great, all-around panels! These exposed fastener panels are well-known for their light gauge look...
Sponsoring The Bozeman Stampede and Supporting Local Youth Ag Programs
GNMC is excited to sponsor The Bozeman Stampede on August 11th, 12th, and 13th, a local non-profit PRCA rodeo that benefits youth ag programs. Not only are we excited about the...
Headlining Sponsor of the 2022 Livingston Round Up Parade
One of the most fun ways to invest in our local communities is to support community events that bring everyone together. This year we were excited to be the headlining sponsor of...
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