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Why Metal Wood Grain Siding Is the Best Choice for Your Next Project
Metal Wood Grain Siding: Beauty of Wood with the Strength of Steel Looking for the timeless charm of wood without the hassle that comes with it? Thanks to major advancements in metal coating technology, metal wood grain siding delivers the beauty of natural...
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....
Hold On Tight: Your Guide to Metal Roof Wind Resistance
We’re no strangers to wind in Montana. Strong summer gusts near Livingston have been clocked at 110 mph or more, and icy gales race through the Rocky Mountain regions all year...
Metal Roof Cleaning 101: How to Keep It Looking Like New
Would you go five years without washing your car? We didn’t think so. The same goes for your metal roof. Metal roofing is relatively easy to maintain, but ignoring regular roof...
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...
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...
Soffit Metal Panels: Harness Their Benefits & Style for Your Building
Soffit Metal Panels When it comes to metal roofing and siding projects, most of your time and energy goes into making sure the surface and structural aspects of the roof are...
Surviving Building Season Surge: How to Stay On-Top & On-Schedule
The peak of building season has arrived in Montana! In the Big Sky State, building season can start as early as March and end as late as November. However, the busiest time of...
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 &...
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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.