Architectural Metal Panels Blog
Metal Panel, Sheet Metal and Metal Roofing Guides for New Jersey
Snow, ice, salt air and code guidance on metal wall panels, coping, box gutters and standing seam roofing from the Architectural Metal Panels team in New Brunswick.
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Ice Dams and Metal Roofs in New Jersey
Metal roofs still get ice dams when heat escapes into the attic. Here is how ice dams form, how standing seam, snap-lock and exposed-fastener…
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Metal Wall Panel Installation: How to Choose and Work With Your Installer
We fabricate metal wall panels; your installer puts them up. Here is why the installer matters, what to ask before you hire one, who…
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Copper and Zinc Roofs in New Jersey Historic Districts
In New Jersey, each town decides how much power its historic commission has over a new copper or zinc roof. Here is how local…
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Box Gutters on Older New Jersey Buildings: Repair, Reline or Replace
Built-in box gutters fail at worn liners, cracked seams, clogged outlets and rotted wood. Here is how to read the warning signs, inspect the…
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Metal Roof Flashing: What It Does and Where Leaks Start
Most roof leaks start at the flashing, not in the open roof. Here are the seven spots where leaks begin, what usually fails at…
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ACM Panels: Wet-Seal vs Dry-Joint Rainscreen Systems
Wet-seal and dry-joint are the two main ways to close the joints in an aluminum composite panel wall. This guide compares how each one…
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