How to Cut Sheet Metal Roofing by Hand
Advanced Tin Snips & Aviation Snips Let’s face it, it’s fun to own power tools They make quick work of any project and who doesn’t like quick work? But they’re also a huge budget-killer, and most of the time, they’re unnecessary. We feel that’s the case with...
7 Metal Roof Problems – And Why They Aren’t
If you are considering a new metal roof then you’ve probably heard stories about some metal roof problems. There are always stories about problems with anything. Aside from sloppy installations, metal roofs rarely experience problems. Not for many years...
Reroofing and the Metal Roof
Typical roofing construction will last somewhere between 5 and 20 years. This includes roof coverings such as shingles, slate, or wood shake shingles. Metal roofing offers an excellent option for replacing these standard roofing materials at the end of their...
Field Painting Unpainted Aluminum and Galvanized Steel
FIELD PAINTING UNPAINTED ALUMINUM Often customers need to know the correct way to paint a plain unpainted panel application in the field, such as the aluminum siding or roof. The following instructions should answer these questions using one of the procedures below:...
Maintenance of Metal Roofing
One of the benefits of installing a metal roof on a structure is the low maintenance required to ensure a long life for the roof. Maintaining a metal roof is easy, as metal roofing is often referred to as maintenance-free. In most cases a metal roof would retain...
Metal Roofing Fire Endurance Test
As part of ongoing testing in regard to the quality of our metal roofing material, Warnock Hersey International, Inc. conducted a thorough test on the interior surface of an exterior wall supplied by the National Frame Builder’s Association. Along with testing its...
How to Clean Pre-Painted Metal Roofing and Siding
Anyone that has pre-painted metal roofing or siding will eventually need to clean it. It is recommended that cleaning either of these be accomplished with a mild solution of detergent. This detergent solution should be made from a tri-sodium phosphate, for example,...
Roofing Panels – Metal Is the Clear Choice
With metal roofing panels you get the best look, and the best economy too – so when it was time to re-roof this home, the choice was simple. Coated steel roofing panels are clearly the smartest value around for solid, long-lasting, worry-free protection, easy...
