White Papers NEW! Weathering The Cold: How To Protect Metal Roof Panels In Cold Climates It’s well established that metal buildings are strong and durable, and therefore can be an excellent option for cold, snowy climates. In order to ensure the maximum advantage, though, roof maintenance and snow removal are critical. Read More Guidelines for Selecting the Right Metal Roof Panel for Your Project While the variety of metal roof panels offers an option for just about any project, that same breadth of choices can also be overwhelming. One of the main questions metal roof panel manufacturers get from customers is "How do I select the right panel?" The answer can generally be found by examining the properties of the roof, the region and climate, geometry, slope...among other factors. Read More Metal Roofing Performance and Wind Events It is well documented that buildings with secure, storm-resistant roofing materials like metal are less prone to damage from hurricanes. Read More Weathertightness Warranties for Metal Panel Systems Examine differences between the two main types of weathertightness warranties and identify some of the key caveats for architects to consider when specifying this critical piece of the building plan. Read More Controlling Thermal Movement of Standing Seam Metal Roofs: Sliding Clips and Beyond One of the most durable and weathertight roof systems available in the industry, standing seam metal roofs are hailed for their versatility and ability to accommodate thermal contraction and expansion. Read More Shining Light on Daylighting with Metal Roofs White Paper Good rates of return for using integrated daylighting systems with novel prismatic optics, along with high-efficiency lighting, in metal envelope systems with good thermal and barrier performance. Read More Thermal Performance of Insulated Metal Panels White Paper A minimum R-value determined by testing is the most common way to specify thermal performance of any insulating material, including the use of Insulated Metal Panels. Read More Insulated Metal Panel Systems White Paper The key to effectively utilizing the thermal mass of externally insulated mass walls is coupling the mass to the interior space. Read More