S-5! hosts construction camp for female students
(08/14/2024)
S-5! recently sponsored the Let’s Build Construction Camp (LBCC) for Girls in Canfield, Ohio.
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Work-related accidents, in particular falls from roofs, can lead to severe injuries and even fatalities.
Standing seam metal roofing offers a unique platform for mounting a variety of rooftop equipment and accessories, including snow retention, service walkways, solar modules, satellite communications, HVAC, security, and weather monitoring equipment—all without penetrating...
From cellphone interference to lightning strikes to noise on the roof, the industry needs to dispel some of the many myths about metal roofing so contractors can help their clients make good roofing decisions.
No Business Like Snow Business
(02/26/2024)
Every year, there are reports of rooftop avalanches causing extensive property damage, personal injury, and even death. What is a rooftop avalanche? How does it happen? How can it be prevented? A rooftop avalanche...
Path of Least Resistance
(02/15/2024)
Metal roofing can be the construction industry’s most durable roofing system by design. However, all things have certain weak links. If not properly designed, tested, and installed, roofs can fail in a windstorm. A...
This Month’s Features
How Building Codes Are Shaping the Future of Metal Roofing
Metal roofing components are increasingly recognized for their aesthetic and structural benefits and their vital role in protecting buildings against wind, rain, hail, fire,...
Breathe New Life into Old Metal Buildings
Back in the 1970s and 1980s, entrepreneurs built their dreams under roofs that offered little more than “shade and shelter.” Metal buildings were the...
Skilled Trades Easing the Transition from Military to Civilian Life
According to a study produced by the Wounded Warrior Project, 40 percent of veterans struggle to find full-time employment after their contract ends, and...
How Building Codes Affect the Cost of Your Metal Building
While design complexity is the most tangible driver of overall metal building project costs, the fine print of building codes could significantly impact a...