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The Best Way to Mount a Starlink Satellite Dish to Your Metal Roof Blog Feature

The Best Way to Mount a Starlink Satellite Dish to Your Metal Roof

Posted by Rob Haddock on Apr 11, 2023 4:15:30 PM

The Starlink satellite dish provides high-speed internet connection for rural areas, making it extremely popular among both residential and commercial customers. Installing Starlink is an easy do-it-yourself job, but the kits provided do not include mounting hardware. You’ll need to purchase hardware separately that will not harm your metal roof or jeopardize its weather integrity. 

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Tags: metal roof, metal roof clamps, metal roof brackets, exposed fastened, installation, weather-proofing, starlink

Why Do Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofs Need Continuous Snow Bars? Blog Feature

Why Do Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofs Need Continuous Snow Bars?

Posted by Kelli Fields on Apr 6, 2022 2:42:56 PM

Every year, accumulated snow unexpectedly slides off metal roofs, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage, personal injury and even death. But the truth is these calamities can be prevented by a tested, proven and engineered snow retention system.

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Tags: snow guards, metal roof, metal roof brackets, rooftop equipment, exposed fastened, sealants, weather-proofing

Why Should I Install Snow Stops on My Exposed-Fastened Metal Roof? Blog Feature

Why Should I Install Snow Stops on My Exposed-Fastened Metal Roof?

Posted by Rob Haddock on Nov 12, 2021 8:23:43 AM

In September, we asked for your questions on exposed-fastened (EF) roofing. Thank you for your responses! We collected them and thought we’d answer one of your questions today. A reader asked us why it made sense to install snow stops on an EF metal roof. If your building is in a snowy climate, installing a continuous snow fence, or discontinuous snow stops or snow guards is essential. For your system to be effective, however, the installation must be well-designed and by calculation – not by “guess and by golly.” There are common misconceptions around snow and metal roofing. So, today we’ll cover why a qualified snow retention system properly engineered for your specific installation is important to EF roofing in heavy-snow regions.

 

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Tags: snow guards, plastic snow guards, metal roof brackets, exposed fastened, cost, installation, weather-proofing

What Are Your Questions on Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofing? Blog Feature

What Are Your Questions on Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofing?

Posted by Kelli Fields on Sep 30, 2021 7:30:42 AM

Calling all installers, contractors and DIYers!

Exposed-fastened (EF) roofing covers a lot of territory – from agricultural and industrial buildings to commercial and residential properties. Sometimes called through-fastened, screw-fastened and face-fastened, EF roofing is a popular choice thanks to its reasonable price and long lifespan.

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Tags: solar mounting, metal roof brackets, PV, rail mounted solar panels, rooftop equipment, installation, sealants, weather-proofing

How Does Load Testing Protect Your Exposed-Fastened Metal Roof? Blog Feature

How Does Load Testing Protect Your Exposed-Fastened Metal Roof?

Posted by Kelli Fields on Jun 23, 2021 11:35:59 AM

Part Three -

Your exposed-fastened (EF) metal roof offers a great opportunity to mount solar panels, snow guards, HVAC equipment or other accessories. But you need to protect your roof’s service life and the performance of whatever you’re installing. To help you make the best decisions upfront, we’ve created a series on 3 Tips for Mounting Anything to Your Exposed-Fastened Metal Roof.

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Tags: metal roof, metal roof brackets, rooftop equipment, exposed fastened, installation, weather-proofing

When Should You Use EPDM and Butyl Sealants? Blog Feature

When Should You Use EPDM and Butyl Sealants?

Posted by Kelli Fields on Jun 9, 2021 1:21:06 PM

Part Two -

Welcome to part two of our three-part series on 3 Tips for Mounting Anything to Your Exposed-Fastened Metal Roof. Our goal is to help you preserve your metal roof’s service life as you attach solar panels, snow guards, HVAC equipment or other accessories.

We hope you gained some new insights from our first blog in this series on the importance of materials compatibility.

In the near future, we’ll round out these valuable tips with an explanation of how load testing the brackets of your rooftop-mounted ancillaries is key to protecting your exposed-fastened (EF) metal roof.

Today, we are taking a deep dive into another vital topic to preserve your roof’s integrity: the world of proper sealants.

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Tags: metal roof, metal roof brackets, rooftop equipment, exposed fastened, sealants, weather-proofing

3 Tips for Mounting Anything to Your Exposed-Fastened Metal Roof Blog Feature

3 Tips for Mounting Anything to Your Exposed-Fastened Metal Roof

Posted by Kelli Fields on May 26, 2021 10:13:54 AM

Part One -

Are you mounting solar panels, snow guards, HVAC equipment or other accessories to your exposed-fastened (EF) metal roof?

If so, we’ve put together a three-part series on our top tips for successful installation to preserve your roof’s service life.

 

Over the course of the next three blog installments, we’ll cover:

  • The importance of materials’ compatibility between the mounting attachments and your metal roof.
  • The right time and place for you to use EPDM and butyl sealants.
  • Why load testing is key to protecting your metal roof.
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Tags: metal roof, metal roof brackets, rooftop equipment, exposed fastened, installation, sealants, weather-proofing

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