Choosing a Metal Siding Brake: Roofing contractors rely on precision when working with metal trim, flashing, and fascia. A high-quality siding brake allows roofers to bend aluminum coil stock and sheet metal on-site, creating clean, professional results for drip edges, fascia wraps, and custom flashing. Among professional contractors, Van Mark siding brakes are widely considered…
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Get clear, practical advice on roofing clips—what they are, how they work, and how to choose the right type for a secure, long-lasting metal roof.
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Level Up Your Metal Roofing Game Performing metal roofing at a higher level has benefits. 💰 – Higher Paying Jobs 🫶 – Customer Satisfaction 🍻 – Fewer Callbacks ❤️🔥 – Busy by Word of Mouth A path of a roofer may begin as a laborer fetching materials. Then nailing shingles as experienced is gained. Next…
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How Much do Metals Expand? The thermal expansion coefficient of a metal determines how much it expands and contracts with temperature changes. In metal roofing, different materials respond differently to temperature fluctuations, affecting installation methods and performance. Over a 20ft run of material, with a temperature swing of 100°F, this is how much the following…
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Case Study Originally published by Tom Stortz of the NSA This post in no way disparages the choices made by the homeowner or the roofing contactor’s decision to replace the slate with a synthetic substitute. It aims to educate and help understand the decisions made by both homeowner and contractor from their perspective, and why…
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“Chapter 6: Double Lock Ridge in Standing Seam” is from our long form series where we are highlighting Historical Preservation Details in Standing Seam. Double locking a standing seam ridge is a historical technique that takes time and effort. Although not every roof may require this detail, you will find very old buildings that utilize…
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1. File & or wire brush your copper tip so it is as clean as possible Remove the debris and dross from the copper tip prior to pre-tinning. This will make certain the copper tip is able to pre-tin properly for the best result. 2. Pre-tin the copper tip Melting hot solder onto the…
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“Chapter 5: Double Lock Valley in Standing Seam” is from our long form series where we are highlighting Historical Preservation Details in Standing Seam. Double locking a standing seam valley takes time, effort, and great skill. It ultimately produces a leak proof historic detail that can last a lifetime. This technique is not for every…
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A slate roof is a gift from one generation to the next – a roof crafted with excellence I write this post as the President of the National Slate Association, whose mission is to promote the use of natural slate in North America. I am biased. Photo credit to David Armstrong of Rudd Builderz. Slate…
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Chapter 4: Cross Seams in our series “Historical Preservation Details in Standing Seam”. The cross seam is a method of connecting two panels vertically up the roof in a watertight fashion without needing to use sealant. This is a technique that only works for mechanical locking panels and is very common in historic standing seam…
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Another video from our longer series where we will be highlighting Historical Preservation Details in Standing Seam. The rake flashing is vital to a good looking and leak proof roof. These flashings can slide or be blown off if not made and secured properly. This particular detail works when you are working with a double…
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Another video from our longer series where we will be highlighting Historical Preservation Details in Standing Seam. The “Boxed Eave” or “Eaves Tail” detail is commonly seen on historical metal roofs that date back to the earlier part of the 20th century. It is simple to install and it gives the roof a geometric feel…
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