Metal roofing panels are one of the most durable and long-lasting building materials available on the market today. When all the components of the roof are installed correctly and routine visual inspections are completed, these roofing systems can last for decades to come. However, if your panels are improperly installed, weathertightness issues may be a concern. Let’s explore common weathertight issues and their solutions.
Common Weathertightness Issues with Metal Roofs & Solutions
[fa icon="calendar'] 03/15/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Roofing
How to Prep Your Home for Spring
[fa icon="calendar'] 03/08/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Siding, Metal Roofing, Home Advice
Spring is right around the corner and that means it’s time to start thinking about preparing your home’s exterior for the new season. Springtime brings warmer days, longer evenings, and frequent rain showers in some areas. We’re giving you five tips and tricks on how to prepare your home’s exterior for the upcoming change of season.
Roofing Solutions for Hot & Dry Regions
[fa icon="calendar'] 03/01/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Roofing, Home Advice
Living in the southwestern region of the US presents its own set of challenges for homeowners. With drastic changes in temperatures in a single day to periods of prolonged sun exposure, you want to choose a roof that’s going to perform well and last a long time against this type of challenging climate. We’re exploring roofing solutions for warm climates, desert regions, and areas that frequently experience hot sunny days.
How to Keep Metal Siding Looking New
[fa icon="calendar'] 02/22/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Siding, residential, Home Advice
Metal siding is one of the lowest maintenance siding materials available on the market today. Its low maintenance qualities are one of its biggest benefits — requiring less time and less money in upkeep than vinyl, wood, and other materials. However, there are a few ways you can help your metal siding stay looking new. Here’s some metal siding maintenance tips to follow!
What is Green Building & Why is it Important?
[fa icon="calendar'] 02/15/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Sustainability, residential, Home Advice, commercial
Green, sustainable building has become a priority for many homeowners, contractors, and architects over the years. Its biggest goal is to reduce the impact on the environment in relation to building. Green building is focused on using sustainable, environmentally responsible, and resource-efficient practices throughout all the different stages of building. From residential homes to corporate facilities, we’re exploring this concept and why it’s important.
Metal Vs. Vinyl Siding: Which is Better?
[fa icon="calendar'] 02/08/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Siding
Siding is an important part of your home’s exterior. It helps up your curb appeal while still providing protection for the structure beneath it. Two of the most popular material options for siding are metal and vinyl. Both have their own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. We’re exploring these two types of siding materials so you can choose which is best for your home’s exterior with an honest comparison.
Types of Residential Metal Roofs
[fa icon="calendar'] 02/01/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Roofing
Metal roofs are a great way to upgrade your home’s exterior while providing your structure with a long-lasting, extremely durable roofing solution. There are tons of different metal roofing options out there — from classic Corrugated panels to more modern Standing Seam profiles. All the options have their own unique advantages and styles. We’re exploring all the most popular types of residential metal roofs Bridger Steel offers.
Roof to Wall Transitions with Metal Panels
[fa icon="calendar'] 01/25/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in facades
Designing a seamless roof-to-wall transition with metal panels allows you to create a stunning and unique waterfall effect. This design element is extremely popular in modern style homes and buildings and is quickly becoming utilized across many different markets because of the continuous, uninterrupted lines it creates. We’re exploring how this style can be achieved using metal panels.
When to Replace Your Siding
[fa icon="calendar'] 01/18/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Siding, residential, Home Advice
Siding is a crucial component to protecting your home’s exterior. From the tops of your exterior walls all the way down to the foundation, your home’s siding needs to stand the tests of tough weather and time. When your siding starts to become damaged or too weathered to do its job, how do you know when it’s time to fully replace it? We’re providing you with four ways to tell its time to get new siding.
How to Choose the Right Interior Metal Panel
[fa icon="calendar'] 01/11/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Interior Metal, Home Advice
Metal panels aren’t just for roofing and siding – they make a stunning statement on the inside of homes and buildings, too! Whether you want to create depth and texture in a living room or add extra durability to the inside of a garage, interior metal panels are designed to look beautiful and protect your walls for years and years to come. We’re giving you all the information you need to know on how to choose a metal panel that’s best for your interior project.
Heavy Snow Load Metal Roofing
[fa icon="calendar'] 01/04/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Roofing, residential, Home Advice
The winter season is in full swing in many parts of the country. Whether you live near the Rockies or up in the northeast, heavy amounts of snow can pose a threat to your home’s roof. However, there are many metal roofing options equipped to handle the weight of snow and direct the moisture away from your structure. Bridger Steel has a variety of heavy snow load metal roofing options.
How to Best Use Bridger Steel's Website
[fa icon="calendar'] 12/28/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie
Bridger Steel’s website is full of tons of information for both homeowners and contractors about metal roofing, metal siding, and other resources. Whether you’re looking for design inspiration, specific panel information, or just want to browse the variety of different products we offer, we’ve put together a complete guide so you can best use our website for your project’s needs.