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MasterSpec 101

Published - 9 / 15 / 20

What is MasterSpec ® ? MasterSpec has been the industry standard since it was introduced in 1969 by The American Institute of Architects (AIA). In a nutshell...

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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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Closed Faced vs Open Face Downspouts in Colder Climate Regions
In colder climates that are prone to frequent icing, an open face (3 sided) downspout is a favorable and practical design in lieu of closed face (fully enclosed...
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Eliminailer-T Simplifies Flute Fill Retrofit Applications
Did you know... Eliminailer-T is much simpler and faster to install than wood blocking assemblies, reducing time and labor. Secures and straightens the edge...
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Gutters & ANSI/SPRI GT-1 Standard
What is ANSI/SPRI GT-1? After two years of development led by SPRI, the Single Ply Roofing Industry group, ANSI/SPRI GT-1 became an official ANSI standard in May 2016...
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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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MasterSpec 101
What is MasterSpec ® ? MasterSpec has been the industry standard since it was introduced in 1969 by The American Institute of Architects (AIA). In a nutshell...
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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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Protect the Building Perimeter Before Severe Weather Hits
Edge Metal Matters to the Building Perimeter: The roof edge system regularly holds the primary responsibility for securing the perimeter of a roofing membrane...
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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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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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Energy Efficiency at the Roof Edge: Thermal Advantages of a Wood Nailer Alternative
In addition to the added strength a wood nailer alternative like Eliminailer-T provides at the roof edge, one of its main benefits are the thermal advantages provided to...
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The Importance of Ventilation
Why is it so important to have proper ventilation on your building? Your ventilation setup extends the life of the entire roof system, especially shingled roofs in...
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Types of Ventilation & Guidelines
In our last blog we went over why ventilation is so critical and its impact in different regions. In this blog, we’ll discuss the different types of ventilation for...
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Proper Calculation for Product Selection
In our last blog post we went over the different types of ventilation for sloped roofs and requirements. In this blog we will discuss how to calculate the proper...
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