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Project Profile: High Museum of Art in Atlanta

Published - 6 / 18 / 24

The High Museum of Art in Atlanta features a clean, contemporary facade. When it came time to replace the roof and its edge metal system, keeping up appearances was...

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Energy Efficiency at the Edge: Thermal Advantages of Wood Nailer Alternatives
Where Insulation Stops, Thermal Performance Drops If your insulation ends short of the edge, so does your building’s thermal performance — and the results are visible...
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Project Profile: High Museum of Art in Atlanta
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta features a clean, contemporary facade. When it came time to replace the roof and its edge metal system, keeping up appearances was...
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RoofNAV Replaces Ratings with Test Pressure Values
Factory Mutual (FM) is updating their RoofNAV system to display test pressure values instead of ratings to enhance clarity and precision in roof design and...
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Wood Nailer ES-1 FAQ
In a recent virtual session of “ Perimeter Edge Metal Wind Design Seminar: Understanding ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 ," there were several inquires about the testing standard...
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ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who determines the wind speed that caused the building damage? Weather stations and insurance companies are typically at odds. A: Insurance companies should be...
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Top Five ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 Mythbusters
Five common myths about ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 can undermine its vital role in protecting commercial low-slope roofing from subsequent failure & costly loss. Understanding...
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State of the Roofing Industry - 2023
BY BRAD VAN DAM Attending my second National Roofing Day in Washington DC in April created a wonderful opportunity to reflect on many of the major themes we’re...
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Sustainability & Roof Edge: A Crucial Connection
Updated: 8/21/25 The Role of the Roof Edge in Sustainable Building Design The roof edge system is one of the most overlooked elements in sustainable building design...
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ANSI/SPRI GT-1: A Deeper Dive
The roof assembly is an integral part of the building envelope, and your perimeter edge securement – including your gutter system – is the first line of defense to ensure...
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One Edge CF Fascia: Easy Installation with Built-In Savings
Metal-Era continues our tradition of rigorously designed, innovative roof edge systems with this new versatile fascia system. Already a contractor favorite, One Edge CF...
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Threats Impact The Roofing Industry - What's on the Horizon?
Rising material costs, long lead times, and labor shortages have dramatically impacted the commercial roofing industry over the past two years, beginning with the impact...
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Energy Codes and the Roof
Following the energy crisis in 1973, the United States began developing energy codes. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers...
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Specifying GT-1
How to Spec and Discuss GT-1 During conversations about gutters and the new ANSI/SPRI GT-1 Standard, here are some things to ask or think about to help incorporate...
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Metal-Era LLC Acquires Edge Metal Products from OMG Roofing Products, Rebrands to Hickman Edge Systems LLC
Metal-Era LLC Acquires Edge Metal Products from OMG Roofing Products, Rebrands to Hickman Edge Systems LLC WAUKESHA, WIS. – Metal-Era LLC has acquired the entire...
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MasterSpec 101
Last updated: 11/17/21 What is MasterSpec ® ? MasterSpec has been the industry standard since it was introduced in 1969 by The American Institute of Architects...
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Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ) Q&A
Q: What is ACQ? A: Alkaline Copper Quaternary, generally abbreviated ACQ, is a type of water-based wood preservative product containing copper oxide and a quaternary...
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Time to Rethink the Edge
It is well documented that a large percentage of roof system failure is attributed to the edge, with the wood nailer cited as the primary source of the issue. Wood nailers...
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Proper Ventilation Calculation for Product Selection
This article discusses how to calculate the proper information to select the right products for use on your building projects. For a discussion on the importance of...
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Types of Ventilation & Guidelines
This article discusses the different types of ventilation for sloped roofs, their environmental impacts, and their ventilation requirements. For a discussion on the...
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The Importance of Ventilation
This article discusses the importance of ventilation and its critical impact in different regions. For a discussion on the different types of ventilation for sloped...
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The New Metal-Era Website
Welcome to the new Metal-Era website experience! Our goal was to make our website easier to navigate, especially on your phone, while highlighting our products, tools...
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Closed Face vs Open Face Downspouts in Colder Climate Regions
In the springtime, the weather can vary dramatically, cycling between freezing and thawing, particularly in colder climates. Water control through Gutters & Downspouts...
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Hurricane Standards & Testing
As hurricane season creeps closer, it’s vital to begin preparing in order to avoid damage from severe weather events. Check out this feature on CBS Evening News that...
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Manufacturing On-Demand
Metal-Era is your trusted go-to expert in the commercial roofing industry, priding ourselves on being approachable and focused with an emphasis on creating an effortless...
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Protect the Building Perimeter Before Severe Weather Hits
For some, high winds and catastrophic storms seem like things that only happen in movies and on television, but these dangers are more common than many like to think...
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Eliminailer-T Simplifies Flute Fill Retrofit Applications
Metal nailer Eliminailer-T helps streamline retrofit applications! While time-consuming and labor-intensive wood blocking assemblies are typically used, Eliminailer-T...
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Metal-Era Expands to Keep Up with Growth and Demand
Metal-Era, Inc., North America’s leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, celebrated a groundbreaking for the expansion of its headquarters in...
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