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Soaring “Freedom Mobile Arch” focuses on roof safety
Massive snow retention system installed. Just weeks away from completion, the PNE Amphitheatre in Vancouver will feature one of the longest timber arch roofs in the world. Created of 60 interlaced timber arches that form into six remarkable barrel vaults, the massive 344-foot-wide starburst roof span will cover a 10,000-seat open-air ...
Rail-less solar mounting supports remote rooftop solar project in Peru
By Fiona Maguire-O’Shea, S-5! Projects like Soledad illustrate the role innovative mounting systems can play in expanding renewable energy access while reducing installation costs and complexity. Reliable electricity remains a major barrier to economic growth in remote communities worldwide. In Soledad, Peru, an Amazon rainforest community reached only after days of travel ...
S-5! launches national roadshow to bring hands-on training to contractors and installers
“On Tour With S-5!” expands access to rooftop education across U.S. markets. S-5! is launching a 14-stop national roadshow in response to the growing need for more accessible, hands-on training that connects contractors and installers directly with manufacturers. The “On Tour With S-5!” initiative kicks off in June in Florida, with ...
2026 “Show Us Our Snow Guards Contest” launches with $6,000 in cash prizes from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and S-5!®
Beginning June 1 and running through July 31, 2026, roofing contractors are invited to enter their snow retention projects in the contest to win cash prizes totaling $6,000. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. and S-5!®, leaders of rooftop attachment solutions, have joined together to sponsor the third year of the nationwide ...
Installing Starlink on a metal roof: Key things homeowners should consider
By Ali Turner, S-5! Today’s industry-leading clamps are designed to mechanically attach to standing seam metal roofs, allowing you to achieve a secure, code-compliant attachment that maintains the roof's integrity. Planning to set up Starlink at home? Here at S-5!, we know that one of the most important factors is ...
A multi-faceted solution for flat roofs
By Jenny Yu. S-5! introduces their latest solar attachment product to the general construction market. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Karen Edwards spoke with Todd Lindstrom, product specialist at S-5!, about the company’s new product, the Facet™ Mount and how this development broadens the company’s reach across ...
Best practices for attaching accessories to R-panel roofs
By Ali Turner, S-5! R-panels are a reliable, budget-friendly metal roofing choice — but how you attach accessories matters. R-panel is a durable and economical metal roofing profile commonly installed on commercial facilities, metal buildings, agricultural structures and barndominiums. However, as many roofing contractors have found when troubleshooting leaks or panel ...
S-5! earns fifth MBMA safety award for zero-incident workplace performance
Texas manufacturing facility recognized for continued commitment to safety excellence. S-5!, the industry leader in metal roof attachment solutions, has earned the Metal Building Manufacturers Association Safety Award for the fifth time, recognizing the company’s exceptional workplace safety performance and zero recordable incidents at its Iowa Park, Texas, manufacturing facility during ...
Engineering a complete solar attachment system for carports, canopies and ground mount structures
By Fiona Maguire-O'Shea, S-5! A conversation with Ricardo Barroso, head of engineering at S-5! As solar applications continue to expand across carports, canopies and ground mount structures, greater attention is being placed on solar mounting and attachment systems. From retail carports and gas stations to large-scale ground mount installations, contractors ...
New on S-5-University™: Designing solar in snow country with PVKIT®
By Ali Turner, S-5! This course explores how the PVKIT rail-less solar mounting solution is uniquely suited for snow-prone regions. Designing solar for snow-heavy regions comes with a unique set of challenges. From increased structural loads to installation complexities on metal roofs, engineers and installers must account for conditions that can ...
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