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Research Finds Sub-purlin Systems Increase Roof Load Capacity
By Evelyn Witterholt. After extensive research and tests, Roof Hugger found that their sub-purlin systems enhance existing weight capacities on roofs. When sub-purlin systems were on the rise in the 90s, there were concerns amongst the roofing industry of the additional dead load risks. Although roofing contractors liked that sub-purlin ...
Stay on Top of Your Game this Winter with MCA’s Winter Meeting
By Cass Jacoby. The MCA Winter Meeting is taking place January 22 – 25, 2023 in Clearwater, Florida; register now to attend! Winter is an invaluable time when contractors develop their skills and focus on educating themselves, which is why the Metal Construction Association has designed this event so ...
What to Look for in Onsite Rollforming Equipment
Dale Nelson explains what features and capabilities you should consider when looking to buy a rollforming machine. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between MCS editor Karen Edwards and Dale Nelson, President of Roof Hugger. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Karen Edwards: ...
Low-cost Methods for Strengthening Your Old Metal Roof
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger, LLC. If you’ve been searching for an affordable solution for your metal roof, look no further. Natural disasters are a common occurrence, and they seem more powerful than they’ve ever been. This means it’s more important than ever to have a sturdy, reliable roof to ...
New Patented Product Adds Strength to Metal Building Purlins
Representatives from Roof Hugger discuss their many innovative products, including new patented products. Editor's note: The following is a conversation between RoofersCoffeeShop® President Heidi Ellsworth, and Roof Hugger representatives DJ Highnote, Robert Baker and Dale Nelson. You can watch the video or read the transcript below. Heidi Ellsworth: This is Heidi Ellsworth ...
Port of Baltimore Roof Gets a Metal Makeover
By Evelyn Witterholt This metal-over-metal retrofit project was completed with the help of Met-Fab and Roof Hugger components. Retrofitting a roof is no easy task to take on, that’s why quality materials are a must, especially for a large-scale project. When the Port of Baltimore Cruise Terminal facility was in ...
METALCON Announces Top Three People’s Choice Award Winners
The three winners are innovative forces in the metal construction industry. Exhibitors at this year’s METALCON were invited to nominate their top metal products in one of 15 product categories for the METALCON Top Products Award, and attendees were invited to vote on-site in Indianapolis for their top three choice products ...
Top September Articles: Metal Trends, Sustainable Roofing and Suicide Prevention
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. This past year has shown us how much the interest in metal roofing is growing, and this past month is no different. Looking back at September’s top monthly articles, we are still seeing consistent intrigue in informative pieces ...
University of Hawaii Biomedical Science Building Gets a New Roof
By Roof Hugger. Roof Huggers patented sub-purlins helped revamp the look of this University's metal roof. The world of metal‐over‐metal retrofit roofing is not always a glamorous business, but every once in a while a job comes along that makes it more interesting and satisfying to say the least. Architectural metal‐over‐metal retrofit ...
3 METALCON Top Product of the Year Winners We Are Excited About
By Cass Jacoby. Here are three winners of the Top Product Award that we cannot wait to see at their booths at METALCON! We are less than a month away from METALCON, welcoming the entire metal design and construction industry to reunite with friends and industry connections at the Indiana ...
