Spray and board foam plastic insulation: A primer for metal building suppliers
There is little doubt that the use of foam plastic insulation in metal building exterior roof and wall assemblies is on the rise.Ā
Bob Zabcik | May 3, 2017
Steel protection methods
There are robust, well-proven ways to protect steel so it can perform up to its potential virtually indefinitely.
Bob Zabcik | Jul 27, 2016
Metal Roofs Have Solar Advantage
Ā A large roof can become a resource that saves significant money on energy consumption and helps reduce emissions of CO2 and it turns out metal roofs make excellent hosts for solar panels.
Bob Zabcik | Dec 23, 2015
Taking the LEED in Construction
LEED is a rating system that allows a building to score points for doing things more sustainably, in a variety of ways. There are different kinds of LEED points that relate to materials, energy consumption, jobsite sustainability, and more.Ā
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