Seam Mounted Snow Guard – Best Practices

Seam Mounted Snow Guard – Best Practices

Snow retention systems should be installed on roof systems that will incur snowy winter weather. However, many people are unaware that snow guards are necessary until they incur damage to their gutter systems or injured below a fall. The information below outlines...
Frequently Asked (and Answered) Questions

Frequently Asked (and Answered) Questions

Answering product questions for many years has enabled us to know issues contractors run into repeatedly.  These can range from what hand seamer do I need, how do I solder so and so material, and will these snips cuts 22 gauge metal? This post will do the best we can...
Slate – The Fire Resistant Material

Slate – The Fire Resistant Material

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...
Residential Slate and Copper Job

Residential Slate and Copper Job

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 Seamers – Recommendations

Mechanical Lock Seamers – Recommendations

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...
Tin Snip Recommendations : Buying Guide

Tin Snip Recommendations : Buying Guide

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...
Seaming Pro – New Generation Available

Seaming Pro – New Generation Available

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...
Why Choose Mechanical Lock Standing Seam?

Why Choose Mechanical Lock Standing Seam?

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...
National Slate Association Conference ’22

National Slate Association Conference ’22

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 at Metalcon ’22

Stortz Tools at Metalcon ’22

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 Evolution of Power Seamers

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...