The Most Durable Metal Roofing Options for Long-Lasting Protection

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Feb 3, 2024 8:30:00 AM

When it comes to protecting your home from extreme weather conditions, having a durable metal roof is crucial. Metal roofs are known for their longevity and ability to withstand even the harshest elements. Unlike other roofing materials, metal roofs are resistant to rot, mildew, and insect damage.

In addition to their durability, metal roofs are also energy efficient. They can reflect solar heat, reducing the need for air conditioning and lowering your energy bills. Metal roofs are also recyclable, making them an environmentally friendly choice for homeowners.

Overall, investing in a durable metal roof is a wise decision that can provide long-lasting protection for your home and save you money in the long run. It’s also important to invest in installation and maintenance tools and fasteners, such as the BECK SCRAIL® RoofLoc® System, to ensure it is installed properly.


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Topics: Metal Roofing Fasteners, Pneumatic Nailers, Scrail Fasteners, RoofLoc® SCRAIL®, RoofLoc®, Tools, Roofing, Roofs, Metal Roofs, scrail, collated fasteners, power tools, nail screws, roofing system, construction, metal roofing system, energy efficient




Is it Time for a Roofing Repair or Replacement?

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Oct 8, 2022 8:30:00 AM

Roofing work is not only hard and complicated, but it's also expensive, especially when it comes to a full roof replacement. Therefore, you need to keep honest, practical needs in mind by letting clients know whether they only need repairs or a true replacement. This frank assessment will not only help your reputation as a contractor, but it will also save you needless effort.


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Topics: Metal Roofing Fasteners, RoofLoc®, Roofing, Roofs




How Roofers Can Keep Up During the Busy Summer Season

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Aug 6, 2022 7:00:00 AM

In most areas, summer is the busy season for roofing. That’s when the weather is right to get the job done—even if it means you’ll be taking various measures to keep workers safe in the heat.

As summer ramps up, it can be easy to get behind. Fortunately, there are ways to keep up when summer is at its busiest. The SCRAIL® ROOFLOC®system is one of them. It’s a fastener system designed to fire nail screws in sheet metal roofs and facades, which can make the job go much faster. But we’ll discuss that more below, along with some other tips to help you keep up.


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Topics: fasteners, RoofLoc® SCRAIL®, RoofLoc®, Roofs, FasCoat, scrail, sheet metal, fasteners and the sun, roofing system




Common Slate Roof Challenges

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Nov 13, 2021 8:30:00 AM

The roof is the pinnacle of a building. When it comes to the roof of your house, you want stability and longevity, but aesthetics are also important. Modern home builders and home remodelers have many choices of common roof materials, including asphalt, aluminum, copper, steel, concrete, clay, tile and wood. Slate has been a popular roof material choice for many decades but comes with its own set of challenges that must be considered. Whether you are installing a new slate roof or repairing an old slate roof, here are a few of the challenges associated with slate roofs.



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Topics: Roofing, Roofs, pneumatic tools, Slate Roofing




Fall is the Time for Roofing

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Oct 9, 2021 8:15:00 AM

Whether you're replacing just part of a client's roof or reinstalling the whole structure, it's a tough and sometimes risky job that requires consideration for weather. You’ll want to pick an ideal blend of climate conditions for getting this major task done as comfortably and safely as possible for you and your crew.


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Topics: Roofing, Roofs




Constructing Client-Friendly Garden Sheds

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Jul 17, 2021 7:45:00 AM

Whether a customer needs a basic shed to store tools or hopes to use their garden shed as an office, the possibilities for a garden shed are endless. Here are a few considerations to take into account when you are planning a new garden shed for a client.


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Topics: Metal Roofing Fasteners, RoofLoc® SCRAIL®, RoofLoc®, Roofing, Roofs, Metal Roofs




Metal Roofing Easy as 1-2-3!

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Jan 23, 2021 8:15:00 AM

Not too long ago, metal roofing was synonymous with corrugated panels. But times have changed, and metal can now be made to look like stone, wood, or clay. The main benefit of using metal over other materials is longevity — manufacturers frequently offer 50-year warranties, or even lifetime warranties. They estimate that metal roofs will last 2-4 times longer than their less durable counterparts.


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Topics: Metal Roofing Fasteners, RoofLoc® SCRAIL®, RoofLoc®, Roofs, Metal Roofs




Advice on Outbuildings: How to Help Your Clients Choose a Barn that Fits

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Nov 28, 2020 8:38:00 AM

When designing a new barn for your client, it's crucial to carefully consider the proper amount of square footage needed to accommodate storage as well as any other uses the barn – or outbuilding – will fulfill. Determining the right barn size, however, can be quite an undertaking considering how storage and functional needs seem to grow quickly. The key is to plan with the future in mind, so the barn owner’s needs don’t outgrow the barn.


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Topics: Metal Roofing Fasteners, RoofLoc® SCRAIL®, Roofs, Metal Roofs




Build Your Business: Promote Federal Tax Credit on Metal Roofs

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Oct 10, 2020 9:12:50 AM

Most customers who call for a roofing estimate are not going to naturally want a metal roof. In fact, many people do not even realize that metal roofing is an option, but you can easily change that by educating them on the environmental and cost-saving benefits of choosing metal roofing. Oftentimes when clients learn how much they can save over time with a metal roof they are motivated to take a closer look. Between the potential for a tax credit, as well as the longevity and low maintenance of metal roofs, it can be simple to convince a motivated customer to go for the metal roofing option.


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Topics: Metal Roofing Fasteners, RoofLoc® SCRAIL®, RoofLoc®, Roofs, Metal Roofs




5 Common Metal Roofing Problems

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Apr 8, 2019 10:46:49 AM

There is no such thing as a perfect roofing material. Each has its own Achilles’ heel, whether it be price, durability or installation complexity. Metal roofing is no exception. You need to weigh all factors, both positive and negative, when choosing metal roofing. Here we outline five of the most common issues experienced with metal roofs.


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Topics: RoofLoc® SCRAIL®, RoofLoc®, Roofing, Roofs, Metal Roofs





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