A new report from experts in Europe who delve into the science behind roofing slate has been published. Testing Natural Slate as a Fire Resistant Material Another quality post by Victor Cardenes Fake Roofing Slates Highlights Roofing slates are metamorphic rocks used...
A major thanks to Gillespie Contracting for the invitation to this copper and slate installation. Marcelino is an incredibly skilled slate worker blending a variety of sizes for look. The panels are 1″ mechanical lock roll formed in 16oz copper. Scroll...
Mechanical lock panels are a tried and true part of the metal roofing industry. Long before snap lock profiles existed, metal workers were hand seaming panels together to achieve watertight roof surfaces. Rather than physically hammering seams into panels, now the...
The Problem: You shouldn’t need to replace your tin snips after every metal job THERE IS A BETTER WAY Below are the reasons why Bessey and Stubai Snips are going to outperform and outlast the “Box Store” snips, but it is up to the roofer to choose the path he...
The Seaming Pro v2.0 is back in stock. This new model still provides the roofer ultimate versatility. 3 functions in 1 tool – Single seaming, double seaming, and seam cutting/removal. This lightweight, portable power seamer attaches to a cordless drill and...
What is a mechanical lock roof system? Mechanical lock roofs are standing seam roof systems that utilize concealed fasteners. The main identifier of a mechanical seam system is that the panel profiles are folded into one another as opposed to just overlapping. The...
Rau 106 Eaves Seam Locker – Are you still making the eaves crimp with short, 3″, hand seamers? Give your forearms a rest and start locking your drip edge or rake with the tool that is created for the job. Plus you avoid crimp marks every 3 inches. This...
National Slate Association Conference ’22 The NSA held its bi-annual conference in Saratoga Springs, NY & the Slate Valley (Granville / Poultney), the first weekend of October which was peak leaf changing season. This conference brings together the...
Stortz Tools exhibited at Metalcon in Indianapolis during October 12th through the 14th. Metalcon is a tradeshow that focuses on sheet metal and includes over 200 exhibitors and thousands of attendees. There are many metal manufacturers, sheet metal roofing...
The Evolution of Power Seamers The Portable Mechanical Lock Power Seamer Power seaming mechanical lock panels is typically done by 60 lb. tortoise-like machines running up panels with electrical cords. With enhancements in cordless drill batteries, the new way of...
Is it important to you that the natural slate industry not only survives, but thrives? The next few years will be a turning point of prosperity within the industry if we can work together to achieve common goals. First we must outline a few of the issues, understand...
#5 Jr. Hand Punch Kit Create round punches in multiple layers of sheet metal with ease Use for dimpling sheets together that you do not want to slide Simple exchange of punch/die sizes – No special tooling required Extremely durable design A “must...
