January 10th, 2010
New metal roofing panels were installed on an upscale Florida residence after the original shake shingles sustained significant storm damage. The owner wanted a metal roof that would be “the last roof we put on this house.” Approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of Petersen SNAP-CLAD™ panels were installed to meet the owner’s objective.
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Tags: Florida Building Product Approvals, LEED, Metal Roofing, metal standing seam roofing, Miami-Dade, PAC-CLAD Panels, Snap-Clad
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November 23rd, 2009
Independence is a core value in the American character. We take pride in the belief that we can stand alone and be self-sufficient. So why shouldn’t we ask the same of our buildings?
As renewable energy technology continues to develop and net-zero energy buildings become more feasible, it’s no longer impossible to envision a future where buildings of all kinds can power themselves and stand on their own. For example, we’re seeing more examples of buildings incorporating rooftop solar photovoltaic arrays to offset their own power use. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Green Roofing, Metal Roofing, net-zero, PV Technology, Solar Panels
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November 5th, 2009
PAC Metal Roofing Panels used to replace a badly leaking architectural shingle roof at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, AR. “We get lots of wind in the area and every time a storm would come through, we would lose shingles,” said Jim Lay, construction manager for the college. “So in our master plan, we decided to use metal on all future roof installations.”
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Tags: metal roof, Metal Roofing, metal standing seam roofing, Northwest Arkansas Community College, PAC-CLAD, PAC-CLAD Panels, Petersen Metal Products, roof installations, Snap-Clad
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October 15th, 2009
Health care has been a key item on the Obama Administration’s agenda lately, and the debate about private and public insurance programs is catching the eyes and ears of seemingly everyone in the United States. And with good reason because, depending on what is or isn’t done through future legislation, current health care action will potentially affect every single person in the country for decades to come.
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Tags: Construction, Health Care Facilities, Metal Building Systems, Metal Roofing, Metal Wall Panels
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September 25th, 2009
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The new Sunrise Mainline Toll Plaza on the Sawgrass Expressway west of Ft. Lauderdale represents a transformation of the aging Expressway to a “highway of tomorrow.” The $26 million design/build project offers the first open road tolling (ORT) in South Florida, using a double-span signature gantry for collection of tolls from high-speed vehicles.
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Tags: Construction, Corrugated Panels, Exposed Fastener Panels, Metal Wall Panels, PAC-CLAD Panels, Perforated Metal
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September 4th, 2009
Now is the time for all good metal roofing installers to come to the aid of their customers and reach out to all potential customers.
Yes, the economy isn’t what we’d all like it to be, but it’s up to you to make sure you take care of what you can control. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Metal Roofing, Tax Rebates
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August 18th, 2009
Sustainability has become a mainstream part of conversation. With the current state of the U.S. economy and the Obama administration touting efficiency, owners everywhere are looking at their buildings as an opportunity to improve their Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Construction, Green Roofing, LEED
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August 3rd, 2009
We’ve clearly been seeing some challenging times for construction. While there have thankfully been recent signs of improvement for new construction, in both residential and non-residential markets, I’ve found that decreases in new construction Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Construction, MCA
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July 6th, 2009
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Petersen Aluminum has introduced the PAC Solar Series, which integrates cutting-edge photovoltaic technology with the durability of a standing seam roof system. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Green Roofing, Metal Roofing, Solar Panels
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July 5th, 2009
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Located at a historic trolley station site overlooking Chesapeake Bay, the new Mary Pretlow Anchor Branch Library in Virginia Beach, VA provides an iconic look for visitors and residents arriving at the bayfront. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Coastal, Construction, Metal Roofing, Virginia Beach Library
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New metal roofing panels were installed on an upscale Florida residence after the original shake shingles sustained significant storm damage. The owner wanted a metal roof that would be “the last roof we put on this house.” Approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of Petersen SNAP-CLAD™ panels were installed to meet the owner’s objective.
PAC Metal Roofing Panels used to replace a badly leaking architectural shingle roof at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, AR. “We get lots of wind in the area and every time a storm would come through, we would lose shingles,” said Jim Lay, construction manager for the college. “So in our master plan, we decided to use metal on all future roof installations.”
