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How to Update Your Home With Corrugated MetalCorrugated metal accents are becoming one of the most sought-after panels for interior and exterior building projects. With expanded options in both size and color, corrugated metal is popping up on new houses and renovations across the country. If you like the look of this wavy material, but aren’t sure where to put it, here are five new ideas for adding corrugated metal to your home.1. KITCHEN BAR Wrap your island or bar in corrugated metal to upg …

METAL MYTH #1: METAL ROOFS ATTRACT LIGHTNINGWhen you start talking to your friends and family about your new metal roof, inevitably someone will gasp and say, “Don’t you know that your metal roof attracts lightning!” They might tell you that, unless you’re trying to power the Delorean and you need your building to light up like the Clock Tower in Back to the Future, you should avoid a metal roof.Did the Clock Tower have a metal roof? Probably not. Source giphy.comTHE TRUTHFirst, we need a bas …

Choosing When to Replace Your RoofDuring the recession many homeowners put off replacing older roofs. Now that people have a few extra dollars to put toward repairs and upgrades, those neglected roofs are starting to get much needed make overs. Have you been asking, "Should I replace my roof?"Roofing Contractor Magazine reported a “steady, measured increase” in roof replacement for 2014, and the 2015 State of the Industry survey projects even more growth this year. How can you be sure you ne …

How to Get Crafty With Interior MetalAt a recent AIA Conference trade show, our corrugated panels were laid out. Their fingers would follow the ripples of color from Brimstone to Rustic Copper to Jade Stone. Finally they would look up at us and say, “Wow, I never thought you could use metal for interior.” Behind their eyes you could see their projects flashing by with modern rustic metal in place of boring grey walls.There are endless applications for metal panels to make a statement inside h …

Project Highlight: Rapid City Coffee ShopThere is nothing typical about Rumour’s Coffee Shop and Wine Bar in the Black Hills of South Dakota. That's because there is nothing typical about co-owner Tara Little, a woman with a vision for a community gathering space that also serves coffee and a fun selection of wine and craft beers.Project: Rumour's Coffe Shop and Wine Bar: Rapid City, SDContractor: Greg PeterMaterials Used: 2 - 1/2 x 1/2 Truten™A606 Corrugated (ceiling), 1 - 1/2 x 1/2 Truten™A60 …