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Thanks for visiting DesignandBuildwithMetal.com’s Technical Articles section. Here you’ll find complete articles - as well as links to articles and reports - addressing technical issues that affect the metal construction and design communities. These articles were created by industry trade associations, organizations comprised of manufacturers and suppliers of metal construction products or systems, and by independent research entities.
At DesignandBuildwithMetal.com the primary focus of our coverage of the metal construction industry is the U.S. and Canadian markets. We also cover companies operating internationally, but generally only if they’ve made inroads into the North American market as well.
When exploring technical issues, there are broad themes that apply to metal construction products and systems in general, along with specific advantages that concern a particular type of product. With that in mind, we’ve categorized the articles and items of this section based on both product segment and topic.
In addition to being categorized below, all of the articles within this section are listed in descending order from newest to oldest in the box at the left. Mouse over the articles to see the complete name and the date added.
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METAL ROOFING
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Energy Efficiency
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• Analysis of Metal Roofing Compliance Options for California’s Title 24 Energy Standard - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• Cool Metal Roofing and the California Energy Code - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• Cool Roof Rating Council Rated Roof Products Information - Cool Roof Rating Council
• Energy Star Qualified Roof Products Information - Energy Star
• Everything You Need to Know About Cool Roofing - Cool Roof Rating Council
• ORNL Study: Thermal Emittance Assessment for Cool Metal Roofs With Relation to the California Energy Code - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• Scoring LEED Points With Cool Metal Roofing - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• The Effects of Infrared-Blocking Pigments and Deck Venting on the Energy Performance of Stone-Coated Metal Roofs - Metal Construction Association
• Three-Year Performance Study Proves Long-Term Energy Efficiency of Painted and Unpainted Metal Roofs - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
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Longevity
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• Buying Time By Conducting A Thorough Roof Inspection - Garland Co. Inc.
• Field Study: Condition of Galvalume-Coated Steel Roofs After More Than 25 Years in Service - ZAC Association
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Performance
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• Condensation Control For Metal Roofs: Cyclic Corrosion Testing Of The Condenstop Product - Condenstop
• Controlling Condensation in Steep Slope Metal Roofing Systems - Metal Construction Association
• Lightning and Metal Roofing - Metal Construction Association
• Lightning Protection Basics - East Coast Lightning Equipment
• Lightning Protection In The 'Green Building' Era - East Coast Lightning Equipment and Loehr Lightning Protection
• Making Sure Your Roof Is Prepared For The Worst - Garland Co. Inc.
• Metal Roofing and Lightning - ATAS International
• Painted Metal Roofs are Energy Efficient, Durable and Sustainable - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• RICOWI Report - Hailstorm Investigation - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas 2011 - Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues Inc.
• RICOWI Report - Hurricane Ike Wind Investigation Report - Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues Inc.
• RICOWI Report – Performance of Roof Systems and Assemblies During Hurricanes Charley and Ivan - Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues Inc.
• RICOWI Report – Performance of Roof Systems and Assemblies During Hurricane Katrina - Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues Inc.
• RICOWI Report – Performance of Roof Systems and Assemblies During the 2004 Oklahoma City Hailstorm - Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues Inc.
• Sound Emission of Metal Roofing - ATAS International
• Wind Uplift - ATAS International
• Think Zinc For Metal Roofs And Walls - Garland Industries
• Warranties Are Not Guarantees Of Successful Roofs - Garland Co. Inc.
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Safety
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• Code Requirements and Fire Stopping for Deck-Vented, Stone-Coated Metal Roofs - Metal Construction Association
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Aesthetics
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• Oil Canning - Metal Construction Association
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Handling & Installation
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• Galvalume Steel Roofing: Good Practices Guide - ZAC Association
• Metal Roof and Wall Panel Components in Contact with Treated Lumber - Metal Construction Association
• Preventing Jobsite Storage Corrosion of Prepainted Building Panels - National Coil Coating Association
• Proper Attic Ventilation and the Benefits of Metal Roofing to Ventilation - ATAS International
• Proper Installation Techniques for Roofing in High Wind Regions - ATAS International
• Standard Practices for Stainless Steel Roofing, Flashings and Coping - Stainless Steel Industry Of North America
• Verifying The Quality Of Your Roof Investment - Garland Company, Inc.
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Maintenance
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• Field-Applied Recoating of Metal Roofing - Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association
• How To Choose A Roof Asset Management Tool - Garland Company, Inc.
• Metal Roof Coating Maintenance - Metal Construction Association
• Metal Panel Field Repainting - Metal Construction Association
• Overview of White Roof Coatings and Their Application - Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association
• Repair Painting of Prepainted Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet - GalvInfo Center
• Roofing: Out Of Sight, Not Out Of Mind - Garland Company, Inc.
• Spray Polyurethane Foam Systems for New and Remedial Roofing - Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
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Life Cycle Assessment
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• Life Cycle Assessment Of MCA Production Processes, Metal Roof & Wall Panel Products - Metal Construction Association
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Reroofing
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• A, B, C & Ds Of Retrofit Roof Design - Roof Hugger
• Alternative Framing for Reroofing Over Metal Panels - Roof Hugger
• Benefits Of Using Retrofit Metal Roof And Wall Systems - The Metal Initiative
• Sustainable Retrofit Metal Roofing For U.S. Schools - Metal Construction Association
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METAL WALLS
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General
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• Transpired Solar Collector Walls - ATAS International
• Metal Roof and Wall Panel Components in Contact with Preservative Treated Lumber - Metal Construction Association
• Repair Painting of Prepainted Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet - GalvInfo Center
• Understanding the Rainscreen Principle - Metal Construction Association
• Metal Panel Field Repainting - Metal Construction Association
• Structural Loading of Factory-Engineered Insulated Panels - Metal Construction Association
• Insulating Values for Factory-Engineered Insulated Panels - Metal Construction Association
• Preventing Jobsite Storage Corrosion of Prepainted Building Panels - National Coil Coating Association
• Benefits Of Using Retrofit Metal Roof And Wall Systems - The Metal Initiative
• Thermal And Moisture Control In Metal Panels - Garland Company, Inc.
• Think Zinc For Metal Roofs And Walls - Garland Industries
• Life Cycle Assessment Of MCA Production Processes, Metal Roof & Wall Panel Products - Metal Construction Association
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METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS
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General
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• 2010 Energy Design Guide For Metal Buildings - Metal Building Manufacturers Association
• 2010 Supplement To The 2006 MBMA Metal Building Systems Manual - Metal Building Manufacturers Association
• Condensation in Metal Buildings - Building Outlet Corp.
• Acoustical Performance of Metal Building Insulation - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• ASHRAE 90.1 Insulation Compliance for Metal Buildings - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barriers and Interior Radiant Control Coatings for Use in Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International
• Energy Codes and Their Impact on Metal Buildings - Metal Building Manufacturers Association
• Guideline for Insulating Metal Buildings with Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam - Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
• Moisture and Fiber Glass Metal Building Insulation - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Recommendations for Installing Fiber Glass Insulation in Metal Buildings - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Seismic Design and Performance of Metal Buildings - Metal Building Manufacturers Association
• Using Reflective Insulation in Pre-engineered Metal Building Systems - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International
• What Builders Should Know About California’s Title 24 Energy Code - Metal Building Manufacturers Associaton
• Retrofitting Metal Buildings With New Or Additional Insulation - Metal Building Insulation
• Choosing the Correct Facing for Your Fiberglass Insulation - Metal Building Insulation
• Welding Issues For Seismic Design Requirements Of Metal Building Systems - Metal Building Manufacturers Association
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Proprietary Metal Building Info
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• Load Cases For Metal Buildings In Lieu Of Load Calculations - Nucor Building Systems
• Roof Snow And Building Exposure - Nucor Building Systems
• Order Type And Drawings For Metal Buildings - Nucor Building Systems
• Framed Openings In Metal Buildings - Nucor Building Systems
• Supporting Masonry Walls On Metal Building Framing Nucor Building Systems
• Wall Joists vs. Spandrel Beams - Nucor Building Systems
• Flange Bracing For Masonry Or Tilt-Up Walls - Nucor Building Systems
• Rotation Of Post-And-Beam Corner Columns In Metal Buildings - Nucor Building Systems
• Metal Building Contractor Frequently Asked Questions - Nucor Building Systems
• Collateral Loads For Metal Buildings - Nucor Building Systems
• Roof Live Load: Reducible Or Not? - Nucor Building Systems
• Longitudinal Bracing Systems For Metal Building Sidewalls - Nucor Building Systems
• Partial Height vs. Full Height Portals - Nucor Building Systems
• Mezzanine Loading For Metal Buildings - Nucor Building Systems
• Cost Savings Of Enclosed vs. Open Buildings - Nucor Building Systems
• Importance Of Existing Information Regarding Metal Buildings - Nucor Building Systems
• Required Loads And Codes Specifications For Metal Buildings - Nucor Building Systems
• Which Girt Offset Should Be Used? - Nucor Building Systems
• Most Economical Bay Spacing For Metal Buildings - Nucor Building Systems
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COLD-FORMED STEEL FRAMING
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General
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• Durability of Galvanized Steel Framing in Residential Buildings - NAHB Research Center
• A Builder’s Guide To Steel Frame Construction - Steel Framing Alliance
• Cold-Formed Steel Details - Steel Stud Manufacturers Association
• Product Technical Information For Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Steel Stud Manufacturers Association
• North American Standard For Cold Formed Steel Framing - Nonstructural Members - American Iron & Steel Institute
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INSULATION
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Fiberglass Blanket Insulation
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• Condensation In Metal Buildings - Building Outlet Corp.
• Acoustical Performance of Metal Building Insulation - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Certified NAIMA 202-96 Metal Building Insulation Fact Sheet - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Facts about Lamination Process Control and Thickness Recovery of Fiberglass Metal Building Insulation - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Moisture and Fiber Glass Metal Building Insulation - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• NAIMA 202-96 Standard for Flexible Fiber Glass Insulation to be Laminated for Use in Metal Buildings - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Recommendations for Installing Fiber Glass Insulation in Metal Buildings - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• ASHRAE 90.1 Insulation Compliance for Metal Buildings - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
• Retrofitting Metal Buildings With New Or Additional Insulation - Metal Building Insulation
• Choosing the Correct Facing for Your Fiberglass Insulation - Metal Building Insulation
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Reflective Insulation
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• Reflective Insulation And Products In Metal Buildings - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International
• Evaluation of Placement of Radiant Barriers and Their Effectiveness in Reducing Heat Transfer In Attics - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International
• Effects of Reflective Radiant Barrier on Heat Loss in Attic Floors and Metal Building Installations - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International
• Reflective Insulation for Residential and Commercial Applications - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International
• Using Reflective Insulation in Pre-engineered Metal Building Systems - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International
• The Oxidation of Aluminum Foil Faces Used In Reflective Insulation - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International
• Oxidation of Metallized Aluminum Films Used in Reflective Insulation and Radiant Barrier Applications - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International
• Reflective Insulation In Floor Assemblies - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International
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Foam Insulation
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• NFPA 285-2006 Approval For Wall Assemblies Using Foam Plastic Insulation - Dow Chemical Company
• Exceed Prescriptive R-Value Requirements With Continuous Insulation - Dow Chemical Company
• Guideline for Insulating Metal Buildings with Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam - Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
• Spray Polyurethane Foam Systems for New and Remedial Roofing - Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
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EXPANDED METAL
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General
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• Expanded Metal Explained - Expanded Metal Manufacturers Association
• Standards for Expanded Metal - Expanded Metal Manufacturers Association
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PERFORATED METAL
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General
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• Acoustical Uses for Perforated Metals - Industrial Perforators Association
• Formability Handbook of Perforated Metals Part II: Stainless Steel and Aluminum - Industrial Perforators Association
• Handbook for Designers, Specifiers and Buyers of Perforated Metals - Industrial Perforators Association
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HOLLOW METAL DOORS & FRAMES
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General
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• Hollow Metal Doors - Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association
• Hollow Metal Frames - Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association
• Introduction to Custom Hollow Metal - Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association
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HOLLOW STRUCTURAL SECTIONS
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General
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• Hollow Structural Sections: Principal Producers and Capabilities - Steel Tube Institute Of North America
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BAR GRATING
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General
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• Heavy Duty Metal Bar Grating Manual - Metal Bar Grating Div. Of NAAMM
• Metal Bar Grating Manual - Metal Bar Grating Div. Of NAAMM
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STEEL DECK
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General
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• Designing With Steel Form Deck - Steel Deck Institute
• Jobsite Storage Requirements for Steel Deck - Steel Deck Institute
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ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT SCREENS
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General
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• Engineered Rooftop Equipment Screens – A Closer Look - Roofscreen Mfg.
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HANDRAILS, RAILINGS & BARRIERS
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General
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• Stainless Steel for Handrails, Railings and Barrier Applications - Specialty Steel Industry Of North America
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SUBSTRATES
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General
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• Corrosion Rates of Bare Metals in Various Environments - Aluminum Association
• Metals in Marine Environments - ATAS International
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Aluminum
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• Aluminum 101 Tutorial - National Coil Coating Association
• Anodizing: The Finish of Choice - Aluminum Anodizers Council
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Copper
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• Copper Finishes – From Naturally Weathering to Lead - Copper Development Association
• Understanding Copper - ATAS International
• Copper Design Handbook - Copper Development Association
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Coated Steel
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• Hot-Dip Galvanizing For Sustainable Design - American Galvanizers Association
• ASTM Standards for Coated Sheet Products - GalvInfo Center
• Guide to Sheet Steel Substrates - Metal Construction Association
• Hot-Dip Coated Steel Sheets - GalvInfo Center
• How Zinc Protects Steel - GalvInfo Center
• Performance Comparison: Galvalume Versus Galvanized In Acid Rain Environments - ZAC Association
• Prepainted Galvalume Sheet: Guide to Best Practices - ZAC Association
• Selecting Coating Thickness for Galvanized Steel Sheet Products - GalvInfo Center
• Steel 101 Tutorial - National Coil Coating Association
• The Continuous Hot-Dip Coating Process for Steel Sheet Products - GalvInfo Center
• The Spangle on Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Sheet - GalvInfo Center
• Understanding Coating Weight Designations for Zinc-Based Coatings on Sheet Steel - GalvInfo Center
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Stainless Steel
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• Stainless Steel Architectural Facts - Specialty Steel Industry Of North America
• Stainless Steel for Handrails, Railings and Barrier Applications - Specialty Steel Industry Of North America
• Stainless Steel - The Green Material - Specialty Steel Industry Of North America
• Standard Practices for Stainless Steel Roofing, Flashings and Coping - Specialty Steel Industry Of North America
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PAINT COATINGS
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General
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• Architectural Applications for Liquid and Powder Fluoropolymer Coatings - PPG Industries
• Energy Savings in High-Rise Buildings Using High-Reflective Coatings - PPG Industries
• Managing Color Expectations For High-Performance Metal Coatings - PPG Industries
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Coil-Applied Paint Coatings
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• Coil Coating Topoat Systems - National Coil Coating Association
• Fundamentals of Corrosion and Their Application to Coil-Coated Metal - National Coil Coating Association
• Introduction to Painted, Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet Products - GalvInfo Center
• Paint 101 Tutorial - National Coil Coating Association
• Painted Metal Roofs are Energy Efficient, Durable and Sustainable - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• Performance Expectations For UV-Durable Coil Coatings - PPG Industries
• The Coil Coating Process - National Coil Coating Association
• Warranties For Architectural Metal Coatings: A Comparative Review - PPG Industries
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Field-Applied Paint Coatings
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• Applying The Right Roof Restoration Coating - Garland Company, Inc.
• Coating Adhesion: The Bonds That Bind - Garland Company, Inc.
• Field-Applied Recoating of Metal Roofing - Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association
• Metal Panel Field Repainting - Metal Construction Association
• Overview of White Roof Coatings and Their Application - Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association
• Roof Restoration: An Attractive Option In A Tough Economy - Garland Company, Inc.
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ANODIZED ALUMINUM
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General
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• Anodizing: The Finish of Choice - Aluminum Anodizers Council
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MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT
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General
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• Single Or Dual Level Roll Former Operation And Maintenance Manual - Metal Construction Association
• Portable Roll Former Best Practices Operation Manual - Metal Construction Association
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CODES, REGULATIONS and STANDARDS
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LEED
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• Scoring LEED Points With Cool Metal Roofing - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• Contributions Of PPG Products to LEED Certification - PPG Industries
• PPG Paint, Glass and Coating Product Contributions to Green Building Projects - PPG Industries
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California Energy Code (Title 24)
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• Analysis of Metal Roofing Compliance Options for California’s Title 24 Energy Standard - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• Cool Metal Roofing and the California Energy Code - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• California Energy Code (Title 24) Compliance Manual - California Energy Commission
• ORNL Study: Thermal Emittance Assessment for Cool Metal Roofs With Relation to the California Energy Code - Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
• What Builders Should Know About California’s Title 24 Energy Code - Metal Building Manufacturers Association
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ENERGY STAR
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• Energy Star Qualified Roof Products Information - Energy Star
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Cool Roof Rating Council
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• Cool Roof Rating Council Rated Roof Products Information - Cool Roof Rating Council
• Everything You Need to Know About Cool Roofing - Cool Roof Rating Council
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RICOWI Reports
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• RICOWI Report - Hailstorm Investigation - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas 2011 - Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues Inc.
• RICOWI Report - Hurricane Ike Wind Investigation Report - Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues Inc.
• RICOWI Report – Performance of Roof Systems and Assemblies During Hurricanes Charley and Ivan - Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues Inc.
• RICOWI Report – Performance of Roof Systems and Assemblies During Hurricane Katrina - Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues Inc.
• RICOWI Report – Performance of Roof Systems and Assemblies During the 2004 Oklahoma City Hailstorm - Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues Inc.
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