Hot-rolled steel purlins predate modern metal building systems by decades. A multitude of industrial buildings constructed since the beginning of the twentieth century utilized hot-rolled channel and ...

In sloped roofs, the purlin web is tilted from the vertical position, a fact that further complicates the problem of twisting. Gravity loading acting on a sloped C or Z purlin can be resolved into the ...

The most significant cost factors for metal roofing are the roof’s material and size, but your home’s roof style and pitch will also determine the total cost. Below, we’ll break down these ...

“Most residential metal roofing is steel, which can be subject to availability, price fluctuations and tariffs. “Size and style of an installation can certainly impact labor costs and product ...

The typical homeowner will pay around $11,000 for a metal roof. This figure varies by the material, local labor cost, and roof size. Meanwhile, the labor costs are between $350 and $400 per 100 ...

size is another leading factor. Roofs typically fall between 1,700 and 2,500 square feet, said Trevor Underwood, vice president of marketing at DECRA Metal Roofing in Corona, California.

When buying sheet metal, the SWG size gives the thickness measurement, but the length and width measurements are also needed. Bulk buying metal, as with most items, can save money.

Screwing the big metal panels to the purlins is much faster than nailing on hundreds of shingles ... With prebuilt roof trusses, you'll cut out most of the ladder work, saving time and sparing your ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. There’s something satisfying about the heft and feel of a metal credit card. Whether it’s the cachet that comes with owning one ...

Lois Borny works on the product review section of The Independent, IndyBest, where she helps readers to save money and shop savvy, scouting out the very best deals and sharing her tried and tested ...