March 17, 2020
Metal as the Preferred Material for Self-Storage Facilities
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Metal as the Preferred Material for Self-Storage Facilities
Posted on March 17, 2020 by Tyler Roose
At the heart of any self-storage business is the facility itself. To create a profitable operation, it’s important to design your facility with a variety of factors in mind. Your facility must be appealing to customers while maintaining a functional, low-maintenance design. For most self-storage facility owners, metal is the building material of choice as […]
What Makes a Metal Building Green?
Posted on February 19, 2020 by Greg Hekman
Longevity, reduced material consumption and decreased energy usage are what determine if a structure is sustainable. A design-build contractor or builder should understand the metal building owner’s sustainability goals from the onset of the design phase. In addition to protecting the environment, designing a sustainable building can save your company money through reduced energy costs […]
How Insulated Metal Panels Enhance Building Design and Performance
Posted on January 3, 2020 by Tyler Roose
Insulated metal panels can be a high-performing, aesthetically-pleasing solution for your customers’ building projects—particularly when the weather is colder. These lightweight panels feature an insulating foam core with a metal skin face and offer superior performance and design flexibility. This makes them the ideal choice for many building projects in many industries. Enhanced Design Using […]
Mixing Metal Panels into Building Designs
Posted on October 24, 2019 by Tyler Roose
One major benefit of building with metal is its unparalleled versatility. In addition to its durability and longevity, mixing metal panels into building designs can update the appearance of any structure. Available in a variety of textures, shapes, finishes and colors, the design possibilities and flexibility afforded to designers, architects, contractors and homeowners are endless. […]
Cleaning Metal Panels Part 2: Quick Tips to Consider
Posted on September 26, 2019 by Joe Sample
In a recent blog post, we reviewed how regularly cleaning metal panels helps maintain their integrity and aesthetics. Now that you know the importance of this activity, we’re sharing some tips for cleaning metal panels to consider. LEVELS OF CLEANING METAL PANELS: These tips for cleaning metal panels are based on general circumstances and get […]
Cleaning Metal Panels – Part 1: Why it Matters
Posted on August 29, 2019 by Marc Carolan
Metal roof and wall panels often feature long-lasting and durable finishes available in many colors. These finishes protect the panels and enable them to hold up and look great for decades. However, to maintain their durability and protective properties, cleaning metal panels should be done regularly throughout their service life. THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULARLY CLEANING […]
Metal Roofing & Hurricane Season Part 2: Tips to Help Your Customers Protect Their Metal Roof
Posted on July 9, 2019 by Tyler Roose
As with any kind of roof, proper maintenance is integral to protecting against hurricane damage. In part 1 of this series, we reviewed how choosing metal roofing can help prevent wind damage to homes and businesses. And while choosing metal panels as a roofing solution is the first step to damage prevention and increasing roof […]
Metal Roofing and Hurricane Season Part 1: Securing the Roof
Posted on June 11, 2019 by Marc Carolan
For customers who live and work in coastal areas, preparing for hurricane season is vital. This preparation helps mitigate the risks and damage tropical storms can cause to their homes and businesses. Most hurricane-preparedness tips include making a hurricane emergency kit, reviewing insurance policies and outlining family emergency and evacuation plans. While these are all […]
Advances in Ordering Metal Building Products Online
Posted on April 17, 2019 by Shelby Shipman
You’ve heard it before: “Online is the way of the future!” but do online solutions really meet the demands of traditional building? In recent blog posts, we’ve outlined the general benefits of using an online ordering platform to order metal building products. These include the customized metal roof and wall panels and trim American Building Components (ABC) offers. Beyond basic […]
Ordering Custom Products Online
Posted on March 12, 2019 by Shelby Shipman
In a prior blog post, we introduced the capability of ordering metal roof and wall panels, trim and building components online using the American Building Components online ordering website. While most people are familiar with ordering products online from a list of standard offerings, there is another exciting aspect to these sites–you can use them […]