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Top Reviewed Metal Tools of 2019
At every year end, we like to take a close look at the exceptional products that our customers had great things to say about. These are our most highly reveiwed products from year 2019. Each review is from a verified purchaser who took the time to tell us what they loved about the product. Take…
Read MoreBending Metal Without A Brake
The “Uni” Bender If you are a first time buyer and not familiar with these types of roller benders, you’ll look to a “uni” bender. The name uni comes from there being 1 main set of wheels, and 2 sets of guiding wheels, which will do the bending. This tool will do simple bends for…
Read MoreForever Snow Guard Installation
The pictures below document the installation of a Sieger heavy duty snow guard on a slate roof. While retrofit hook snow guards are quick and simply installed, there is a case to be made regarding the fact that the nail is already serving a purpose of holding the slate in place. If you are looking…
Read MoreRAU – Tools of the Trade
Limited time COMBO DEALS 60 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS RAU Systems has been manufacturing German made sheet bending and folding tools for roofs and facades for over 60 years. If you have worked with mechanical locking standing seam panels, chances are you have come across the stand out blue and yellow benders at some point.…
Read MoreSeam Locking Without Scratching Panels
Craig Hardin from Hardin Construction is no stranger to working with mechanical lock standing seam panels. Here he shows how he single and double locks 26ga painted steel panels using the same tool for both stages. The Biegetec Finish Seamer is ideal for any painted surfaces as it uses PVC inset jaws to prevent…
Read MoreStortz Seaming Pliers
How do these pliers differ from what you may find at your local roofing supply store? Strength – The size and weight of the pliers allow for ample leverage on any metal. The heavy duty models allow for a particularly strong grip and the handles offer minimal flex. You can expect to get years of…
Read MoreBiegetecAT Revolutionizing the Seaming Industry
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” text_font_size=”18px”] BiegetecAT, an Austrian company, has taken strides towards designing and improving the tools that we see in the metal roofing industry. Their decades of experience in sheet metal roofing shines through with products like: The brand new Accu-Seamer, which is a lightweight alternative to a power seamer. It…
Read MoreTop Reviewed Metal Tools of 2018
Curious as to what our top sellers are for the metal roofing industry? In this post we review not only the most popular, but the highest rated metal roofing tools from 2018 in the Stortz catalog. Take a look below and find out what you’re missing! Stortz 2-in-1 Hand Seamer The Stortz 2-in-1 Hand Seamer…
Read MoreTop Products of 2017
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.76″ background_layout=”light” text_font_size=”20″ border_style=”solid”] Biegetec Finish Seamer “What took so long….This seamer is a must have for anyone who does painted Aluminum or steel double lock standing seam. I couldn’t be happier with it’s performance!“ -Walt Frisch Construction (verified owner) “This is definitely the seamer to have if you’re doing…
Read MoreSoldering Terminology
Soldering terminology Activity – The measure of flux cleaning strength. The more active the flux, the more effectively it cleans. Alloy – A metal consisting of two or more materials. One of these materials must be a metal. Copper – A reddish metal that is very ductile, thermally and electrically conductive, and corrosion resistant. Copper…
Read More6 Tools Designed For Half Round Gutters
Half round gutters are a great way to increase the value of a home while adding a unique ageless look and feel. There are many reasons why adding half round gutters is a good choice for a rainfall system on a home. Half-round gutters are low maintenance systems that are less prone to corrosion due…
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