Are you aware that there is an organization dedicated to slate roofing contractors? The SRCA is a non-profit organization that aims to promote slate roofing as a trade. This year is the 10 year anniversary of the group and a conference is being held at Joe Jenkins place in Grove City, Pa on the dates Sept…
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Not all metals get along! Metal roof corrosion happens. This idea may be foreign to us guys who don’t recall chemistry class in school, but it is necessary to understand similar vs. dissimilar metals when roofing. Anytime you are selecting metals that are in direct (touching) or indirect (runoff) contact with one another, you should…
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Quick facts on oil canning. What is it? Oil canning is a moderate deformation or buckling of sheet material, particularly common with flat sheet metal surfaces. It is seen as waviness in the flat areas of the metal roof or wall material.
Read MoreThat’s Dan Bilzerain throwing a naked girl off of a roof. Clip here. She ended up breaking her foot and unsuccessfully trying to sue. Why did I post this? The average attention span of a human being is down to 8 seconds. Capturing a person’s attention has to be done quicker than ever in order to…
Read MoreLap vs Box Joint Hand tongs come in two styles, lap and box joint. The picture below outlines the difference in appearance. Why would you prefer one over the other? A lap joint overlaps itself and then is riveted together. This is a very secure means of bringing the two forgings together. However, over time…
Read MoreFirst and foremost, the width of your hand seamer must fit over the width of your profile! If your seam stands 2″ high, there’s a good chance that the width across is not going to be 1/2″ and you are going to need a wider seamer. A common female profile stands 1″ high, 1/2″ across,…
Read More[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”3.3.1″] Every roof is a chance to express yourself. A chance to show that you care what the future looks like… [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″ text_font_size=”18px”] A lot of the architectural metal roof installations we work with are built to last well through at least one generation. Hell, if done right, copper can last…
Read MoreAre you tired of throwing away and re-purchasing snips every few months? Buy the right pair of snips to begin with and you’ll see more value over the long term. Understanding the factors such as cut, hardness, and blade type will make cutting metal easier, which makes the job go smoother, which leads to less…
Read MoreMost of Europe uses a hook system, where each slate hangs on a hook, to install roofing slate. In the US, the most traditional method is using two nails to secure each slate to the decking. Many people will scoff at the idea of breaking away from “tradition” but with less slate being installed year…
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Soldering, with regards to roofing, is the process of joining two pieces of metal together using solder to create a leak proof seam. When you get started soldering, it may seem difficult to fill the joints properly while maintaining a degree of professionalism. Gobs of solder everywhere is not appealing. Learning how to use solder…
Read MoreThe Express Self Igniting Propane Iron has been our best-selling iron over the years for a number of reasons. The 3 main types of roofing soldering irons are propane, acetylene, and electric. Propane is a more commonplace and stable gas than acetylene and thus less dangerous. Some prefer acetylene because it will run hotter but…
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