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Smart, safe solar: A guide to UL 3741
By Ali Turner, S-5! Learn what UL 3741 is, why it matters and how it supports safer, more cost-effective solar installations on metal roofs. In the fast-changing landscape of solar energy, ensuring safety and compliance is essential. S-5! understands that a key standard that has become increasingly vital is UL 3741, which ...
S-5! establishes ESG policy and Modern Slavery Statement, reinforcing commitment to responsible growth
S-5!’s ESG policy reflects a broad commitment to environmental responsibility, employee and customer care and delivering high-quality products. S-5! announces the establishment of a formal Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policy, including a Modern Slavery Statement, underscoring the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, ethical business practices and strong corporate governance. “The ...
How to install solar panels and utilities to single-ply membrane roofs
By Ali Turner, S-5! The right mounting approach makes it possible to add solar panels and rooftop equipment while preserving single-ply roof integrity. Attaching solar panels to your roof is a smart choice for both environmental and financial reasons, as rising energy prices and the urgent need for renewable energy drive ...
S-5! recibe el Premio Industry Advocate 2025 de MBMA en el nivel Gold
Distinción que reconoce el liderazgo constante y el compromiso de S-5! con la industria de los techos metálicos. S-5!, el inventor original de las fijaciones con ingeniería para techos metálicos, ha sido reconocido como ganador del Premio Industry Advocate 2025 en nivel Gold, otorgado por la Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). ...
Why solar still matters in a changing energy landscape
By Jenny Yu. Despite policy shifts and slowing incentives, long-term solar opportunities continue to grow for roofing professionals. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Mark Gies, director of strategy and market development at S-5!, joined Heidi J. Ellsworth to discuss the changing landscape of solar as the nation faces ...
2025 in review
By Emma Peterson. Raising a glass to the articles, videos, podcasts and more that made 2025 so memorable! It’s time to change over the calendars again! 2025 is coming to a close and here at The Coffee Shops™, we are excitedly getting ready for 2026. But before we leap ...
Celebrating industry leadership: MBMA’s Industry Advocate Awards recognize those powering progress in metal building systems
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. MBMA recognizes outstanding industry partners whose involvement supports innovation, safety and sustainability. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) continues to lead the advancement of metal building systems through research, advocacy, technical development and education. One of the most meaningful ways the association highlights this work is through its ...
S-5! receives 2025 MBMA Gold-Level Industry Advocate Award
Recognition honors sustained leadership and service to the metal building systems industry. S-5!, the original inventor of engineered metal roof attachments, has been named a 2025 Gold-Level Industry Advocate Award recipient by the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). The award was presented during MBMA’s Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation, held December ...
S-5! presenta una nueva solución para carports solares diseñada para anclar módulos FV en carports
El diseño proporciona una instalación más rápida, mayor resistencia y confiabilidad a largo plazo. S-5!, líder de la industria en soluciones de fijación solar para techos metálicos, presenta su nueva abrazadera para aplicaciones solares en carports, expandiendo su tecnología de fijación solar certificada a estructuras tipo canopy y carport. La abrazadera ...
A must-attend for industry pros: Join the “Metal Roofing Systems” course!
By Ali Turner, S-5! This course offers continuing education credits, networking opportunities and invaluable information on metal roofing. Are you a contractor, architect, builder, specifier or industry professional involved with metal roofing? Whether you're designing, installing, maintaining, reroofing or specifying materials, this full-day course is tailored for you. The Metal Roofing Systems ...
