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Is Your Metal Roof Truly Wind Resistant?
By Rob Haddock, CEO and Founder of S-5!. Today, ASCE 7-16 – criteria for determining wind loads – is increasingly incorporated as states update building codes. Did you know the bar is changing within the standards that govern wind design? Although most states are still using minimum design standards set forth by ...
Top 5 Features of the New PVKONCEAL™ PV Accessory
By S-5! Give your rail-less metal rooftop solar PV system visual appeal. We’re excited to announce a brand-new solar PV array accessory to complement the S-5!® PVKIT® rail-less mounting system. This accessory marks the latest advancement in our continually expanding product line. Introducing the PVKONCEAL™, our new, black module skirt. ...
Always Have a Plan B
By Rob Haddock, director of Metal Roof Advisory Group & CEO and founder of S-5! Learn how to take advantage of the opportunities that arise when Plan A fails. One thing I have learned in life is to always have a Plan B. Things don’t always go the ...
Check Out the 2021 Year in Review for S-5!
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. The metal roof attachment manufacturer had quite a year! With the new year upon us, S-5! looks back on 2021 with joy and gratitude. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the metal roof attachment manufacturer experienced continued growth over the past year and continues to produce products ...
S-5! Joins Industry Experts in 3-Part White Paper Series on Solar & Metal Roofing
Together with members of the Metal Construction Association (MCA), S-5! recently participated in a three-part white paper series on solar photovoltaics (PV) and metal roofing. Contributors to the white papers series include MCA members and S-5! staff, Rob Haddock, CEO and founder; Dustin Haddock, vice president of research and development; and ...
How to Use Online Training to Benefit Your Business
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Online training videos, like S-5!'s webinars, help your employees learn from top experts from the home or the office. We can all agree training is an essential part of developing a strong, thriving employee base. Luckily, we live in the age of the internet and ...
Don’t Miss These Sessions at IRE 2022!
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Join members of the roofing industry, including our very own RCS president, for an exciting couple of days full of speaking sessions! This year's International Roofing Expo (IRE) is set to be an exciting couple of days for everyone in the roofing industry that is ...
S-5! CEO & Founder Presents at International Roofing Expo and Showcases WindClamp Product
S-5!, the leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions, will present its WindClamp2X technology next month at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in New Orleans. Additionally, S-5!’s Founder and CEO will offer his course on the fundamentals of Understanding Metal Roofing: Part I and II, providing the opportunity for attendees to ...
Key Differences Between Standing Seam and Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofing
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Join a panel of metal roof experts as they examine the pros and cons of standing seam vs. exposed-fastened metal roofing. In the first part of Insights with Experts video series on Wind Design, Dustin Haddock from S-5!® discussed the purpose of WindClamps and how ...
Considerations for Your Metal Roof When Mounting Accessories to it
By Cass Jacoby. Why it matters that your materials are compatible when mounting accessories to an exposed-fastened metal roof. In order to preserve a roofs’ service life, it is crucial to install attachments without causing harm to the roof. The goal of this article is to help you make the ...
