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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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Is Metal Roofing Energy-Efficient?
“Is metal roofing energy-efficient?” is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive at Great Northern Metal Co, and it’s a question we can answer easily: yes! People...
What Are the Benefits of a Metal Roof and Should I Get One?
If you’re looking at roofing options for your project, metal roofing is well worth consideration. Metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. Metal roofs...
How Long Does a Steel Roof Last?
It’s well-known that metal roofing is more resilient than other roofing options like asphalt or wood. While the average asphalt roof lasts about 20 years, metal roofs can last...
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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.