This video gives a great overall outlook of how a metal building is erected or installed. Showing framing, purlins, girts, insulation, metal wall panels and metal roof panels, this video shows step by ...

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Armstrong Steel manufactures and ships pre-engineered steel structures. Buildings are do-it-yourself or professionally installed and offer versatility. By buying directly from Armstrong Steel, you ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA RV 1-2012, "Application and Installation Guidelines for Armored Cable and Metal-Clad Cable." RV 1 provides installers and code ...

Many large, commercial, low-rise buildings such as warehouses, big box retail stores, agriculture structures, aviation facilities, etc. often don’t benefit from steeply-sloped roofs the way residences ...