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Weathering the cold: How to protect metal roof panels in cold climates

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Weathering the cold: How to protect metal roof panels in cold climates


November 10, 2020

This white paper will identify a few of the key conditions, cold-climate scenarios and considerations that can affect the performance of metal roofs and walls, and examine the steps you can take to mitigate any potential negative effects in snow- and ice-prone areas.

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