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a distribution location in West Unity, Ohio. As a result of its strategic expan- sion, Wausau Supply has added to its distribution footprint Kentucky and Ten- nessee, the northern portions of Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Th e company is also on track to com- plete construction on a new 150,000 sq. Arcitell Announces Partnership ft . facility in Butte, Montana in the fi rst With Advanced Aluminum Th e building of Wausau Supply Co.’s Butte, quarter of 2021, which will provide distri- Arcitell, LLC recently announced an Montana, warehouse is in progress. bution capability throughout Montana, exclusive distribution agreement for Utah and Idaho. Once the Butte location its fl agship product, Qora Cladding Wausau Supply Co. Expands opens, Wausau Supply will operate a total [qoracladding.com], with Advanced Reach With Three New U.S. of 18 distribution facilities across the Aluminum of Polk County, Inc., based Distribution Centers U.S., four of which also serve as manufac- in Lakeland, Florida. Advanced Alumi- Wausau Supply Co., a manufacturer turing facilities – enabling the company num is one of largest suppliers of steel and distributor of premier building mate- to service all or part of 32 states. and aluminum roofi ng and siding com- rials, is signifi cantly expanding its reach ponents for agricultural, commercial with the opening of new distribution and residential use in the Florida and facilities in West Unity, Ohio; Murfrees- Georgia markets. boro, Tennessee; and Butte, Montana. Th is agreement makes Advanced Alu- Th ese latest additions to the company’s minum the exclusive distributor of Qora supply network address the growing Cladding to the Manufactured Housing demand from Wausau Supply’s custom- and Shed/Portable Building Markets, and ers for wider distribution of its product non-exclusive distributor for residential off erings, including the Diamond Kote® and light commercial construction in the Building Products and Waudena® product states of Florida and Georgia. lines, across the U.S. “Advanced Aluminum is very pleased In addition to distributing many of Access Garage to announce its partnership with Arcitell the industry’s top-tier building product Continues Growth Trend and Qora Cladding,” said Greg Smith, brands, Wausau Supply manufactures Access Garage Doors is a top-tier general manager, Advanced Aluminum Diamond Kote®, a factory-fi nished dealer for Clopay and Lift Master. of Polk County, Inc. “With over 30 years complete siding system built upon highly Th e company off ers customers a of serving our customer base as their durable LP® SmartSide® siding. Available comprehensive selection of new garage supply chain provider, we are happy to in a wide array of stocked colors and door and opener products, as well as include Arcitell moving forward. We be- featuring color-matched accessories and installation and repair services. Th rough lieve their products are a good fi t in the fl ashing, Diamond Kote® siding stream- its franchise model, Access is growing industry and we look forward to a long lines installation for contractors – reduc- its presence with new locations in and successful future. Joining as a Qora ing labor costs by eliminating face nails, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Cladding distributor provides our estab- and adding a heavy-duty spline to the Minnesota. lished base of customers access to a very board that stacks and locks. Th e company New franchise owners include: Brian well designed product at an economical also manufactures steel and fi berglass Kendall, Tallahassee, Florida; William price. Arcitell’s values align directly with entrance systems through the Waudena® Tompkins, South Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- Advanced Aluminum’s, ‘Customer First’ product line – providing pre-hung, vania; brothers Mohamed and Suliman commitment.” factory-fi nished artisan exterior doors. Masoud, Morristown, New Jersey; and Qora Cladding is an easy-to-install Wausau Supply recently commenced Mike Rustad, South St. Paul, Minnesota. cladding product that resembles the look operations at its new Murfreesboro distri- As of mid-February, Access reported of stone without compromising perfor- bution facility located 35 miles southeast awarding nine new franchises over a mance or aesthetic appeal. of Nashville, and – late last year – opened 13-month period. GSCB

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onsumers and manufac- that, without any source of supplemental turers in need of a large heat, their building will be 10-20 degrees enclosure will fi nd that a warmer inside than out.” tensioned-fabric building ProTec manufactures two diff erent types can provide them with the of fabric building kits in its Sioux Falls, Cshelter they need without the wait and South Dakota, plant; one uses single tubes added expense associated with a large and the other uses webbed steel . Th e “conventional” structure. Th is may be an kits are available with open span widths opportunity for builders and general con- from 24’ to 180’ and can be manufactured tractors who have the skilled manpower to any length. Th e fabric carries a 15-year available to capitalize on it. Plenty of light and ventilation make a fabric pro-rated warranty. building well suited to animal confi nement. Th e smaller of the two types is built with Benefi ts of Fabric PHOTO COURTESY SIOUX STEEL/PROTEC a single-tube framework. Th e 2 ½” tubing Perhaps the most compelling selling ment is condensation,” he continued. One is made from 14-gauge stock, which is point for a fabric building is the amount of of the factors in determining the amount of galvanized to protect it against rust and natural light that is allowed into the build- condensation you do or don’t have is how corrosion. Th e single-tube buildings are ing. ProTec Buildings, a division of Sioux much air volume is in the building. “Th ese mounted on pony walls that are usually Steel Company [www.siouxsteel.com], buildings have a lot more air volume by the built with pressure-treated posts embed- manufactures steel-framed, fabric covered nature of their construction. And they’re ded in the ground. Th e slip-fi t connec- buildings. “Our standard white material very easy to ventilate using ridge vents, tions mean “minimal tools are required to has about 50% light throughput,” explained louvered vents, and powered ventilation ProTec Sales Manager Jon Gustad. [fans],” he said. A fabric-enclosed building is excellent Th e hoop fabric structures are best for animal confi nement. “Light being able suited for cold applications. “Th e most to get to bedding material helps inhibit challenging use of these types of buildings microbial growth,” Gustad said. Another is if someone wants to insulate them,” Gus- constant consideration is ventilation. “One tad explained. “Keeping it heated presents thing you always fi ght in animal confi ne- a greater challenge than anything else. It’s not impossible, but it’s defi nitely more challenging. For any type of cold storage there’s no limitation. A lot of counties and states use them for salt and sand storage. “One of the greatest advantages of these buildings,” Gustad continued, “is that, when properly confi gured with ventilation, they provide cool shade in the summer heat and then can be buttoned up in the A crew of three to fi ve will have no trouble setting up a single-tube ProTec structure. winter to provide warmth through a Pony wall mount assembly in a ProTec Sentry PHOTO COURTESY SIOUX STEEL/PROTEC greenhouse like eff ect. Many users report Series structure. PHOTO COURTESY SIOUX STEEL/PROTEC

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Th e truss has a top and bottom “We get a fair number of building inqui- Fabrication chord with webbing in it. Th e standard ries from areas where we have holes in the Legacy manufactures the steel frames at fi nish for the Sentry Series framework is map,” he said. “Dealers who come on board their Minnesota headquarters. Th e fabric powder coat. If the planned use is animal with us fi nd we have a comprehensive cladding for walls and roof are also cut, confi nement, fertilizer, or salt storage, then marketing department that will work with welded and assembled there. Legacy has components are sent off -site and galva- them to update their websites and help recently added a paint shop that applies nized through a hot dip process. “When them with their marketing strategies.” epoxy coatings to the steel to protect the you’re getting into really big buildings, frames in corrosive environments (e.g. then you need quite a bit more substantial Legacy Building Solutions salt storage, mining materials, fertilizer crew,” he added. “Depending on the size of Legacy Building Solutions [www.legacy- facilities). the structure, the building process could buildingsolutions.com] designs, manufac- require multiple telehandlers and boom tures and installs tension fabric buildings. Installation lift s on-site at one time.” Th eir structures, however, are engineered Legacy uses proprietary fabric and Th e structures are built for a broad with rigid I-beam frames. Sara Davis is provides installation services so customers range of uses. Th e smaller, 24’-30’-36’-wide a Building and Project Design Consul- typically contract with Legacy to install the buildings are oft en used “as garage-type tant with Legacy Building Solutions. She buildings as well. Th ese crews travel the storage on personal property or acreages,” explained, “Th e frame itself has structural continent and the world, installing Legacy’s said Gustad. “Bigger buildings are used for integrity; the fabric only keeps the building customized tension fabric structures. Th ey hay storage, livestock buildings, beef and enclosed.” are highly trained in Legacy’s techniques— sheep confi nement facilities. Larger build- With Legacy’s solid steel frames, cus- including stringent safety standards. ings are also used for equestrian riding tomers have the opportunity to “Go Big.” When they are done, the Legacy struc- arenas. It’s a more economical clearspan Th eir frames are very strong, so they can ture looks are very similar to a traditional than wood or standard steel. Th e much design large, wide, clear span structures. building made with traditional materials larger 150’-180’ wides are commonly use Clear span means the buildings can be very like steel and wood. It has straight walls, for fl at grain storage. Our biggest building wide (generally more than 300’) without high peaks and an interior that is bright so far holds a little over 5 million bushels of using central column supports. How high? and uplift ing. Th e steel frames and the grain. It’s 180’ wide and over 700’ long.” “We recently completed a building for a fabric cladding combine to make this a Gustad explained that ProTec works major steel manufacturer that is 97’ at the permanent and durable building. exclusively through its dealer network, peak, said Davis, and “there are almost which is currently heavily concentrated no engineering limits to how long we can Conclusion in the upper Midwest (Minnesota, the make a structure for a customer.” Th e biggest benefi t of fabric buildings Dakotas, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois). is the natural light that fi lls the interior “We’re a manufacturer. We don’t have Design space. An infi nite number of sizes can any of our own erecting crews. We work Legacy designers will work with the en- be achieved with fabric and steel. Even exclusively through our dealer net- gineering and estimating team to create the if you never have the need or opportu- work; we’re always looking to grow that building that the customer imagined. Th ey nity to build a large fabric structure for a network.” Th ere are ProTec dealers from use soft ware that is standard in the metal customer, perhaps you will want to take it coast to coast, but in areas other than the building industry, so the plans are easily into consideration when it comes time to Midwest, they are not as concentrated, so understood by any engineer, permitting build your next . GSCB

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Proper installation Since most owners don’t maintain It is of utmost importance to follow the their cupolas, encourage your customer manufacturer’s guidelines for installation. to think about whether or not they are MWI Components Th ere are key points of installation that going to want to make the climb to do www.mwicomponents.com will aid in the overall longevity of the maintenance. PVC vinyl cupolas require Selecting decorative elements product(s) being used on the structure. no maintenance. Consider the use of your structure Ensure the cupola is installed se- In some cases, vinyl won’t look right. when selecting the exterior decorative curely (to prevent issues caused by harsh If a building has stained wood siding, a components. If you choose a cupola with weather conditions, such as heavy winds). cupola with a wood fi nish would be more windows, it could be used as a skylight Avoid: Installation methods that in- appropriate. Western red cedar is a pre- to provide natural light. If you choose a crease the potential for water infi ltration mium grade of wood, naturally preserved cupola with louvers, if left open to the (leak paths). from rot. It’s a good choice if you need to structure, it would provide some natural Always avoid: Unsafe installation match the look of a wood building. airfl ow. (If left open, be aware of potential practices (be sure to use the proper safety leak path.) equipment while installing any elements Installation tips A unique weathervane may also play on a roof). No-fail trick for cutting the base of into the overall aesthetic that you want to a decorative cupola: Make a roof pitch achieve for your building; whether it be template. Here’s how: Screw two 1” x country-chic, rustic, craft sman, Victo- 3” boards together so they pivot, then rian, etc. straddle the roof with the pivot at the Building size also needs to be con- peak and each “leg” placed fl at against the sidered when choosing cupola size and roof. Mark the boards and add a second quantity. screw so the boards will no longer move. Additionally, the size of a cupola is Royal Crowne Cupolas (Th e length of the boards needed will vital when determining the appropriate www.royalcrowne.com depend on the size of the cupola base.) weathervane size. To have the cupola look like it fi ts on For a cupola with a square base: Use Shown below is a table to aid in the the building, you should have 1¼” of cu- the template to mark the cupola base on process of selecting decorative elements pola per linear foot of uninterrupted roof opposite sides and cut out the “V” to fi t based on size. Th is table is a reference line. For example: If your building’s roof over the ridge of the shed roof. tool based on MWI products. Consult ridge is 40’ long, the calculation would For a cupola with an octagonal base: your building engineer and manufacturer be: 40 x 1.25 = 50, so the cupola should Mark the center of the opposite sides for further recommendations. measure 50” across at the base. of the octagonal base. Cut out a square

*Recommended; Contact MWI for details. Building width determines cupola size. Building length determines quantity of cupolas needed. On Center: measures the center of one cupola to the center of the next. Example: (2) 24” cupolas will measure 24’ from the center of one cupola to the center of the next on a building roof. COURTESY OF MWI COMPONENTS

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piece of cardboard the size of the cupola base and draw a centerline. Use the wood More Selection & Installation Tips: template to transfer the roof pitch to the • The length of the weathervane • If installing a functional cupola, only cardboard. Cut the “V” out of the card- should match (or be close to) the remove roofi ng and sheathing — board. Align the centerline on the card- measurement of the cupola base. don’t cut the ridge or rafters. board with the center mark on the cupola (i.e. A 22”-26” weathervane would • To reduce the risk of water base. Transfer the angle to the base and look at on a 24” cupola) infi ltration, don’t fasten a cupola cut out the section to fi t over the ridge. • If installing a functional cupola, cut directly to the mini-building roof Additional tips: the hole in the roof 5”-6” smaller deck. Fasten pressure-treated 2x4 • If a ridge vent is present on the shed, (per side) than the inside of the mounting blocks to the roof deck. cut the cupola base to fi t around the ridge cupola base. For example, a 36” (The blocks should fi t snugly inside square cupola should have no larger the cupola base.) Screw through vent or remove the ridge vent from the than a 24” square hole. If framing the face of the cupola base into the area where the cupola will sit and replace out an opening for a cupola during sides of the mounting blocks. with cap shingles. shed construction, make sure to • When installing shutters on a shed • If installing a functional cupola, leave use the proper fl ashing to prevent an area in the lowest two sides unsealed with vinyl siding, drill the pilot hole leaks. in the siding 1/4” larger than the to allow drainage of any water that fi nds • When selecting shutters, don’t over- fastener to accommodate siding its way into the cupola. or under-size them. Shutters should expansion and contraction. • Apply silicone caulk to all exposed be the same height as the . • Avoid installing rectangular shutters screw heads to eliminate the risk of cor- Install shutters in pairs. rosion and water infi ltration. GSCB on arched windows. GSCB

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118-22-Selling_Accessories.indd8-22-Selling_Accessories.indd 1919 33/29/21/29/21 12:0612:06 PMPM increase your profi t margin. • Will your shed be visible from your back ? You could Depending on the end-use of the building, sometimes dress it up with some decorative hardware, shutters, or a upgrades sell themselves. A backyard home offi ce requires fl owerbox. Would you like to add any of these options? electrical and HVAC services, for instance. In an area with • You mentioned you plan to store a lot of boxes and small concrete requirements, you may consider including things in this building. How would you like to add some heavy- concrete slabs in your off erings, depending on the skills, labor duty shelving to keep your things organized? and materials at your disposal. Th omas Slack, manager of Shed Windows & More in Appeal to the customer’s sense of community Longs, South Carolina says that accessories oft en sell In the discovery process, it’s important to fi nd out themselves, too. For that reason, he works the upsell of where the customer lives. If they live in an upscale these items into the normal sales process. neighborhood with a homeowners’ association, they need to check the association’s rules regarding What the Sales Process Looks Like accessory buildings. Some HOA’s require Listen to the customer particular colors, types of siding, and Before showing a new customer model roofi ng material. If not, ask them what buildings or making any suggestions, discuss with them how they’ll use the building Carry along a cupola and weathervane when and what they hope to gain from it. “Pay delivering your sheds so you can capitalize on a quick upselling opportunity. attention,” says Ulrich. Th en, you’ll be able to PHOTOS COURTESYSY OF ROYAL CROWNE CUPOLAS. see how the building will solve their problem today, and in the future. Questions you should ask include:

• What do you plan to use the building for? • Are you looking for something basic that will be out of sight? Or are you looking for something that will add a decorative look to your backyard? their neighbors’ properties lookook Identify the customer’s needs like. If their neighbors’ accessorysory During this conversation, listen for needs the customer may buildings are fairly elaborate,, yyourour not realize they have. For instance, they want the building to store customer will want theirs to fi t inin.. lawn equipment but haven’t mentioned needing a ramp. “Don’t be Explain to them that a plain utilityutility shedshed afraid at this point to steer the conversation,” says Ulrich. will look out of place if it doesn’tesn’t matchmatch oror complement the style of the residence.id IItt willill also look out of place if the mini buildings in their neighbors’ have upgraded roofi ng and siding and ornamentation like shutters, cupolas, and window boxes. • Have you checked your HOA requirements for outdoor stor- age buildings? Do you have any limitations? • Since you want something that looks nice, a metal roof would add a beautiful touch to this building, especially with this color combination. (Have samples with color combinations ready to show them.) Would you like to add that option?

Ask the customer their budget Knowing the customer’s budget gives you a starting point when showing them choices of both buildings and upgrades or Make sure you have shed models on display that have skylights so accessories. If they aren’t sure what they want to spend, or won’t your customers can see how much of a diff erence in natural tell you, be sure they understand you only want to sell them they will make. Th ey may decide it’s an option they have to have. what they need, nothing more, suggests Ulrich.

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118-22-Selling_Accessories.indd8-22-Selling_Accessories.indd 2020 33/29/21/29/21 12:0612:06 PMPM • What is your budget for a mini building? If you’re unsure, do you have a range in mind? • I want to stay within your budget, but I also want to meet your needs. Let’s look at a few options, then we’ll design what best suits both.

Show the customer the best option for their needs, regard- less of their budget. “Don’t start with a base model, at the lowest price point, and then add on,” says Slack. “Because then the customer fi xates on that low price point.” He suggests beginning your tour of the sales lot with the luxury model, the building that will most fully fi ll their needs. Th en, follow up by showing them something with fewer upgrades. When you take away the options, the customer experiences a feeling of loss. Th ey then view the options not as an added expense someone talked them into, but as something they chose.

Demonstrate value Present the upgrade as a solution to the customer’s problem. For instance, a customer wants to use the shed for his occasional woodworking hobby but doesn’t want to include an electrical package. So you ask, “How much more likely are you going to Off ering ramps with your garden sheds will solve a problem your customer may not have even thought about. use your woodworking shop if you don’t have to run extension cords for your lights and power tools? How much more satisfy- ing will your hobby be if you can skip that step.” Demonstrate the future benefi t Paint the picture for the customer that the upgrade isn’t an Point out the immediate and future benefi ts of portable shed electrical package, a means to provide power, but a motiva- ownership to your customers. A specialty mini building, such tion to pursue a hobby. Th e power not to run a lathe, but the as a backyard offi ce or workshop, will solve their additional power to help them follow their dream. At this point, when the workspace problems now, and in the future, if they should customer chooses to purchase the add-ons you become, in their decide to sell their property, they can either take their mini eyes, the problem-solver in their buyer’s journey rather than just building with them or possibly include it with the real estate. Let another sales professional. your customer know that if the mini building is clearly an asset

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118-22-Selling_Accessories.indd8-22-Selling_Accessories.indd 2121 33/31/21/31/21 1:201:20 PMPM Off er bundle discounts on accessories: Group accessory packages together and off er a price break so the customer gets a deal, but you still get a bigger profi t margin on the sale. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROYAL CROWNE CUPOLAS

Keep inventory on-hand: Another tip Slack recommends is to create opopportunitypo for spontaneous sales. Have the inventory Transom windows and exterior lights are attractiveve — yyetet on-on-hand,hand, not jjust samples. If a customer has to wait six weeks functional — upgrades. fforor thatthat cupola,cupola he says they’re more apt to pass.

PPlPlanan fforor iimpulsem buying: Steve Fisher with Royal Crowne CuCupolas,pop las, a PennsylvaniaP manufacturer of cupolas and lamp to the property, real estate professionals and ppotentialotential pposts,osttss, ooffff ers anotheran way to capture those last-minute sales. buyers will take note of it. ““CarryCarry a cupocupolal along with the delivery,” he says. “Aft er the Staying with the backyard offi ce example: Perhapserhaps bbuildinguilding is setset up, let the customer know you can install it in a a work-from-home customer hesitates to pay fforor tthehe mmatteratter ooff minminutes.”u Th e same could be said for other accessories home offi ce package because they plan to sell inin the tthehe homeownhomeownere may have hedged on. near future. Th is is your opportunity to point ooutut that their property would be more attractive too small StrateStrategicallygicall organize your sales lot: Ulrich recommends business owners, freelancers, or others who workork ffromrom mixinmixingg basicbasic modelsm with the optimized models on the lot. home if the building has all the upgrades in placelace to ““ThTh at wawayy customerscust can see the diff erence,” he says. make working from home a seamless experience.nce. OOffff er bundbundlel discounts: Off ering packages, like the home Additional Tips for Upsellingg ooffiffi ce or barn package,p makes the shopping experience easier Before and aft er: To appeal to customers wwhoho neeneedd and streamlinstreamlinese production. But even with packages, you still a backyard home offi ce but are hesitant to payy for ggetet thethe custocustomerm who wants to add and delete, says Ulrich. So, the upgrades, Slack suggests building a luxuryy modelmodel hhee susuggestsggests ooffff ering a discount for a bundle of a set number of and using it for the offi ce on your sales lot. However,owever, ooptions.ptions. he suggests fi nishing only half of the building so the AccordinAccordingg tot Ulrich, shed sales have gone up and down customer can see the contrast. “It gives them tthehe WOW durinduringg the pastpa year. He says he’s had to pivot Golden State’s factor,” he says. marketinmarketingg ststrategiesr in order to off set the fewer sales. But overaoverall,ll, he’she’s optimistic.o You should be, too. GSCB Display the options: If you run a sales lot oonly,nly, aandnd aren’t the manufacturer who can build designerer modelsmodels Carol J. AlexandAlexandere writes feature articles, website copy, case studies, and more for customers to see, Slack suggests having accessories on for the home remodeling and building industry. Notable clients include Th is Old display in your offi ce. When a customer can see a window box, , Chicago Faucets, and BobVila. She lives in the beautiful Shenandoah shutters, or cupola, they’re more apt to buy. Valley of Virginia.

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SIZE: 12’ x 20’ MODEL: Deluxe Portable Cabin SIZE: 12’ x 24’ WINDOWS: 24” x 36” aluminum; 8’ transom dormer MODEL: Louisville DOORS: Midco 9-lite fiberglass, insulated WINDOWS: Aluminum, 24” x 36”, Apple Supply ROOF: Galvalume PITCH: 7/12; 2/12 DOORS: Wood double door by Country Cabins WALLS: Vinyl siding, 7/16” OSB sheathing ROOF: Graber Post, 29 ga. SPECIAL FEATURES: 4x4 porch posts wrapped in PITCH: 7/12; 2/12 on dormer vinyl; PerformMax 3/4” tongue and groove flooring, WALLS: LP Barn Siding finished with Haley Barn poly decking on 4’ porch; 12’ workbench on back wall. White, Cedar Urethane on doors and trim

Quality Structures, Hersey, Michigan, built this cabin This storage shed has an equestrian look and a finished in Cape Cod Grey with Glacier White trim and triple-transom dormer over the doors. Pressure- black shutters. Notched pressure treated (4x6) yellow treated yellow pine notched runners (4x6) make for a pine runners. 7/16 OSB wall sheathing. sturdy platform for lawn equipment.

Country Cabins SIZE: 10’ x 12’ MODEL: Garden Shed WINDOWS: 24” x 36”, Apple Supply DOORS: Country Cabins ROOF: Graber Post, 29 ga. ROOF PITCH: 5/12 WALLS: LP Dutchlap SPECIAL FEATURE: Luxe Guard industrial rubber flooring This shed was designed so the owner can take full advantage of their backyard. It’s equally suited as a workshop or a quiet retreat; the Garden Shed is both functional and versatile to fit any need. Luxe Guard flooring is a great way to give your shed an added touch. The Luxe Guard industrial rubber flooring is durable, easy to clean, waterproof, and seamless.

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Reed’s Metals,Company Inc. NameLester Here Buildings SPECS: XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx

Aas dsfsdfsdfsdfsfsd sdgd SIZE: 24’ x 40’ x 10’ SIZE: 30’ x 40’ x 12’ POSTS: 8x8 pressure treated WINDOWS: A.J. Manufacturing DOORS: 3070 walk door; Janus Model 750 RUD 10’ DOORS: A.J. Manufacturing walk; Clopay garage x 8’ hand operated overhead door, Satin White ROOF: Lester UniRib Antique Brown, 28 ga., Eclipse ROOF: PBR Metal Roofing Panel, 26 ga., Galvalume Roof System ROOF PITCH: 6/12 ROOF PITCH: 4/12 WALLS: Lester UniRib, 28 ga. WALLS: PBR Metal Siding Panel, 26ga., AkzoNobel CUPOLA: MWI Components Barn Red; AkzoNobel Arctic White trim INSULATION & MOISTURE CONTROL: Tyvek, R-19 SPECIAL FEATURES: Red Oxide painted zee purlins wall batt; 4mil poly vapor barrier and UniRib interior and webbed steel trusses steel liner. : Hass R-49 blown insulation.

Company Name Here SPECS: XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx

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CompanyBlunier NameBuilders Here CompanyReed’s Metals, Name Inc.Here

SIZE:SPECS: 40’ x 64’ SIZE:SPECS: 24’ x 30’ x 12’ WINDOWS:XX: Xx A.J. Manufacturing Harmony Series vinyl ROOFXX: Xx & WALLS: DOORS:XX: Xx Plyco Corporation 20 Series PBRXX: Xx Metal Roofing & ROOF:XX: Xx McElroy Metal Kynar Max-Rib Ultra Steel SidingXX: Xx Panel, 26 ga., WALLS:XX: Xx McElroy Metal Kynar Max-Rib Ultra Steel AkzoNobelXX: Xx Forest Green SPECIALXX: Xx FEATURES: Plyco cupolas and weather- ROOFXX: Xx PITCH: 4/12 vane,XX: Xx Blunier Builders custom cedar porch trusses SPECIALXX: Xx FEATURES: XX: Xx RedXX: XxOxide painted zee ThisXX: Xxbuilding serves as storage, a basketball purlinsXX: Xx and webbed court, and a game that includes shuffle board, steel trusses; trusses ping-pong,Aas dsfsdfsdfsdfsfsd and foosball sdgd tables. The gable porch is sup- 15’Aas OCdsfsdfsdfsdfsfsd sdgd ported by custom cedar trusses and cedar .

Company NameKennedy Here Brothers Company Name Here SIZE: 12’ x 14’ WINDOWS: Anderson Thurma Tru DOORS: Harvey 6’ sliding patio door ROOF: CertainTeed Architectural Shingles TRUSSES: Wood 2x6 KP WALLS: T1-11 Siding POSTS: 6x6 pressure treated SPECIAL FEATURES: 4x12 covered deck. Spray foam insulation under floor, wire mesh installed to keep ani- mals out. This was built as a quiet, peaceful place for the build- er’s wife. She uses it to knit, craft, and relax in the SPECS: morningSPECS: sun on the porch. It’s a wonderful “glamping” XX: Xx spotXX: on Xx summer nights. XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx

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Arched CabinsCompany NameReed’s Here Metals, Inc. SPECS: XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx

SIZE: 20’ x 32’ AasSIZE: dsfsdfsdfsdfsfsd 16’ x 50’ x 16’ sdgd WINDOWS: Pella ThermaStar (customer provided) DOORS: 3070 all steel walk door DOORS: N/A (customer provided) ROOF: PBR Metal Roofing Panel, 26ga., AkzoNobel ROOF/WALLS: SuperSpan PBR, 26 ga. Charcoal Gray ROOF PITCH: 4/12 INSULATION/MOISTURE CONTROL: Tyvek House WALLS: PBR Metal Siding Panal, 26ga. AkzoNobel Wrap (customer provided); SilverCoat R-25 Pearl Gray; trim: AkzoNobel Charcoal Gray; 3’ wain- SPECIAL FEATURES: Tube steel arched walls scot AkzoNobel Charcoal Gray Every Arched Cabin is custom manufactured as DIY SPECIAL FEATURES: Red Oxide painted zee purlins kits that consumers can assemble or hire local build- and webbed steel trusses; trusses 16’ 8” OC; 45° ers to assemble and finish. angle cuts in corner of framed openings

YOUR ROLL-UP DOOR SUPPLIER SHOULD WORK AS HARD AS YOU DO Company Name Here SPECS: XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx

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When you take pride in your work, it shows. It’s more than the quality of the product, it’s attitude. Delivery speed. Reliability.

Trac-Rite door is your employee-owned option for quality roll up doors. We’ve just expanded our factory for even faster service. The doors are top quality, easy to install, and backed by the best warranty in the business.

800-448-8979 [email protected]

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BUILDER: Kevin Zimmerman This post-frame building serves as the front-facing, SPECS: SIZE: 28’ x 42’ customer service area of a commercial greenhouse. XX: Xx WINDOWS: Silverline 4x4 windows large sliding windows will provide plenty of air XX: Xx DOORS: Plyco Model 92 doors flow to keep customers comfortable. Builder Kevin XX: Xx ROOF: Hixwood Super Rib 100, 28 ga., textured, Zimmerman sourced the construction materials from XX: Xx BeckryTech Burnished Slate PITCH: 5/12 Hixwood Metal. Although the facad looks like shingles, XX: Xx WALLS: Hixwood 10” Board & Batten panel, 26 ga.; wood, and stone, it’s actually 26 ga. textured steel XX: Xx wainscot Hixwood Light Stone, 26 ga.; BeckryTech coated with BeckryTech from Becker. XX: Xx coatings XX: Xx FASTENERS: Nails from Maze Nails; screws from East Coast Fasteners Aas dsfsdfsdfsdfsfsd sdgd

Company NameMid Michigan Here StructuresCompany Name Here SIZE: 10’ x 20’ ROOF: 40-year corrugated steel WALLS: 40-year corrugated steel/#1 grade pressure-treated tongue & groove 2” x 6” boards BRACKETS: Middle Creek Welding, Pennsylvania LATCHES: Albany Hardware, Wisconsin SPECIAL FEATURES: Tongue & groove wall base; bar , fully fastened with screws; tongue & groove divider wall

This run-in shelter is built to last. It has 2x6 roof purlins, Pressure- treated 4” x 6” skids, and the Roof is lined with single bubble foil insulation to prevent condensation. Also, it’s all assembled with SPECS: screws (no nails)SPECS: for long-lasting durability. XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx XX: Xx

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DNT Hammerfest Jamaica Cottage Shop

WWW.JAMAICACOTTAGESHOP.COM

Photo Credit: Tor Even Mathisen (Best Photos), DNT Hammerfest (Construction), SPINN Arkitekter

SIZE: 150 sq. ft. ROOF & WALLS: Kebony Character Cladding Developed in Norway, Kebony’s revolutionary technol- SIZE: 12’ x 24’ ogy is a process that modifies softwoods by heating the MODEL: Cross Gable Cottage wood with furfuryl alcohol — an agricultural by-product. By DOORS & WINDOWS: Custom windows & doors polymerizing the wood’s cell wall, the softwoods perma- ROOF: 29 ga., Autumn Red nently take on the attributes of tropical hardwood including WALLS: Custom white cedar shingles, painted grey high durability, hardness and dimensional stability. The INSULATION: 5 1/2” R-21 fiberglass in floor and ceil- process contributes to the timber’s unique aesthetic which ing; R-13 foil-backed rigid foam insulation in walls will see it develop a silver patina over time to match the SPECIAL FEATURES: Exposed wall framing; hand- surrounding rocks and landscapes. crafted shutters; 6x6 hemlock skids.

Greiner Buildings SIZE: 50’ x 56’ x 14’ WINDOWS: Plyco Series CTB500 VENTILATION: MWI precut vented soffit INSULATION: Spray foam FASTENERS: Maze framing nails; Atlas screws DOORS: Plyco Series 20 walk doors; Overhead Door Company Model 194 w/ Odyssey 1000 ROOF: Central States Panel-Loc Plus, 29 ga. WALLS: Central States Panel-Loc Plus, 29 ga.

This post-frame hobby garage is the perfect combination of fresh and functional with cozy living and gathering space and plenty of storage for , toys and equipment.

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Frustration To Diversifi cation Shed Builder Expanded Into Three Complementary Businesses

BY SHARON THATCHER

rustration can be a big mo- According to Brubaker, the shed side of of-mouth, as they continue to do today. tivator. It was for Reuben Riverside’s business came as an unex- It was a successful side business, and Nolt of Floyd, Iowa, who pected off shoot of Reuben’s venture into two years later, in 2010, the truss line went into the truss build- roll forming. was added. “It was an existing truss line,” ing business due to long “Reuben started [building sheds] Brubaker said, “a buyout from a guy out Flead times from suppliers for his shed shortly aft er he started the [roll forming] west.” building business. Now truss building business in the wintertime when the guys Th e purchase put Riverside on the fast has become half of his business, with the didn’t have much to do,” Brubaker said. track to diversifying into another seg- other half devoted to panel roll forming. “Th ey started building with a sheet of ment. Nolt and his business partner Alvin metal left over here and a sheet of metal Th e truss line utilizes pre-engineered Brubaker own and operate Riverside left over there.” trusses using soft ware and engineering Metal Roofi ng LLC. Th eir customer base Th e sheds were built to-order direct to services from Eagle Metal. “Th e trusses is located in a 150-mile radius of their the consumer. Except for a little advertis- are pre-engineered by Eagle,” Brubaker northern Iowa shop. ing in local papers, they relied on word- explained. “I’ll tell the computer, for

If you would like your shed-building business profi led, contact Karen Knapstein at 715.513.6767 or [email protected].

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BUSINESS AT A GLANCE

Riverside Metal Roofi ng LLC, Floyd, Iowa Owners: Reuben Nolt and Alvin Brubaker Roll-forming equipment: Hayes panel line roll former; SQ2 Snap Loc line; Jorn ag trim brake example, I need a bearing here, a bearing has led to a trifecta of diversifi cation that Coil Supplier: there, the roof slope is 4/12, this is the has paid off . Every aspect of the three Hixwood Metal, Stanley, Wisconsin pounds of snow load, and the computer businesses – roll forming, shed building Services offered: Roll-forming does all the calculation. Th e soft ware is and truss manufacturing – complement panel and trim accounts for about all pre-engineered and tested, so I have each other. half of business. The other half of a truss design I can send to the engineer And there are no longer problems business is truss manufacturing and for stamping.” keeping workers busy during the long post-frame shed building by order. For Nolt and Riverside, one-time frus- winter months. GSCB They offer truck delivery. trations over long lead times for materials

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Shed Windows and More, Inc. Prassas Metal Products Inc.

Shed Windows and More features pediments, PMP Steel is a 30-year-old steel trading brackets and columns both as decorative and coated coil distributor, specializing in features, architectural and construction pre-painted galvalume coil intended for a elements for home construction. DIY builders variety of industry applications — including and small construction companies have residential doors. PMP Steel maintains coil been relying on Shed Windows and More distribution centers at Savannah, Georgia and for over a decade as their go-to source for Tampa, Florida. PMP Steel stocks ValsparXL, quality building materials at incredible prices. Akzo1050, Generic SMP-Cool PPGL, 29

PRODUCT PROFILES Our building materials are of the highest gauge x Regular Polyester PPGL, and Acrylic quality, backed with 5-star customer service, Galvalume (29 gauge-22 gauge) in a wide SUPPLIES & SOLUTIONS FOR excellent Google reviews, and quick shipping. range of widths. SHED BUILDERS www.shedwindowsandmore.com www.pmpsteel.com 39 Building Materials 843-399-1820 800-294-3427 40 Building Packages 41 Decorative Elements 42 Doors: Garage 44 Doors: Walk & Specialty 45 Fasteners & Adhesives 47 Foundation & Truss 48 Insulation & Moisture Control 49 Miscellaneous Union Grove Lumber CertainTeed 50 Paints, Stains, Coatings Union Grove Lumber is defi ned by lumber CertainTeed’s® Cedar Impressions® Double 51 Roof & Wall Panels, intentionally distributed to shed builders 7” Straight Edge Perfection Shingles 3G throughout North America. Our experienced (Third-Generation) capture the distinct Siding team has 30+ years focused on innovative, character and charm of rough-split cedar 52 Snow & Rain quality lumber products specifi cally for the shakes with the long-lasting protection of shed industry. Every customer receives polymer siding, making them a smart and Management personalized attention from the moment attractive investment. Cedar Impressions is 53 Software the phone rings to the day the product is available in 22 inspiring colors, providing the delivered. From notched runners (skids) to versatility to design to any taste. Performance 54 Tools, Equipment, European premium studs, fl ooring to siding, features include reinforced nail slots, a Machinery Union Grove Lumber has you covered. unique locking system to ensure a seamless appearance, and wind load protection. 56 Windows, Skylights, www.uniongrovelumber.com www.certainteed.com Daylighting 610-893-6200

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We are your “One Stop Pole Shop” Imagine a green building solution that creates With LP® Outdoor Building Solutions® Manufacture/Wholesale. We make and high-performance building envelopes while products, an outdoor structure becomes distribute Glulam Poles, Nailam Poles, increasing builder productivity and effi ciency. more than a backyard necessity. As Perma-Column precast concrete bases, The Insulspan® Structural Insulated Panel engineered wood products, they feature Sturdi-Wall brackets, Greenpost/PlanetSaver (SIP) Building System does just that. innovations that help offer more value to post wrap, Post Protector/Grade Guard Beginning with an in-house team to support customers. For example, LP ProStruct® Sleeves and The Footing Pad. Several design, the SIPs are manufactured in a Roof Sheathing with SilverTech® helps different foundation options available for your quality-controlled plant and shipped to your reduce the sun’s radiant energy through the post frame buildings. We offer sales and job site with everything you need to install roof panels, and LP ProStruct Flooring with service nationally. the panels. An optional technical advisor is SmartFinish® offers a premium, fi nished available to help during installation. overlay. LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding adds durability to your shed and is backed by the LP SmartGuard® Process. www.insulspan.com 419-895-0036 https://lpcorp.com/ 800-726-3510

Johnson Bros. Roll Forming Co. DaVinci Roofscapes Palram Americas Manufacturer of roll formed metal products in all metals: U & C-channels, hat channels, box Bellaforté, the most affordable shake tile & strut channels, angles, zees, mouldings, available from DaVinci Roofscapes®, now Palram’s PALIGHT® Trimboard is a complete profi les, tracks, slides, purlins, louvers, comes in the three unique colors of the line of PVC trim and accessories. You’ll slats, strips, panels, framing, rings, rims, company’s Nature Crafted Collection: Black appreciate the familiarity and workability of ring clamps, tubing (open seam, lock seam, Oak, Aged Cedar and Mossy Cedar. The wood — without any of wood’s drawbacks. split seam, special shapes). 20+ lines. Inline nature-inspired colors with soft patinas It won’t rot, split, or get damaged by insects fabrications: holes, slots, end fabricating, replicate different progressive aging — because it’s made from long-lasting, cut-to-length, notching, cutouts, shear forms, processes found on real shake shingles. The low-maintenance, free foam PVC. Palight miters, deburring, ring bending, sweeps, authentic-looking composite shake tiles resist Trimboard holds a beautiful appearance for embossing, perforating, tabs. Prefi nishes: splitting, cracking, curling, fading, mold, algae decades. Plus, EVERCLEAN™ protective galvanized, prepolished, preplated, and insects. Backed by a Lifetime Limited fi lm keeps it in pristine condition. Available prepainted, preanodized, prelaminated, Materials Warranty, Bellaforté tiles resist fi re, in smooth or reversible smooth/woodgrain aluminized, strippable-PVC, embossed. impact and severe weather. fi nish. 2,000-5,000ft min. www.davinciroofscapes.com www.palram.com/us www.johnsonrollforming.com 800-328-4624 800-999-9459 708-449-7050

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Sioux Steel Company Reed’s Metals Wick Buildings

ProTec Buildings, a division of Sioux Steel Reed’s Metals, headquartered in Brookhaven, With the sale of over 75,000 buildings since Company, offer a solution for any operation Mississippi, is one of the largest providers its founding in 1954, Wick Buildings is one of by providing natural lighting and superior of metal roofi ng systems, metal roofi ng the nation’s largest producers of post-frame ventilation. The buildings can be used for any panels, pole barns, and pre-engineered steel buildings. Wick buildings are wood-frame type of storage, including livestock shelters, buildings in the South. Reed’s is comprised of structures covered with steel panels and/or grain storage, garages, sheds, and carports. nine sites utilizing state-of-the-art technology exterior materials such as brick, block and They are also the perfect solution for storing and fabrication methods to provide other types of siding and roofi ng materials. equipment or hay. ProTec Buildings offer unprecedented quality and service. Among Working from our production facility in unbeatable strength and durability and Reed’s offerings are pre-engineered metal Mazomanie, Wisconsin, we provide: design are engineered to meet the needs of large buildings, rigid frame buildings, Galv-Econ and engineering, fabrication and shipping, operations. With ProTec Buildings, you get buildings, post-frame structures, mini storage and construction. a one-of-a-kind design, manufactured right buildings and LX Tube Building Structures. here in the USA! www.siouxsteel.com www.reedsmetals.com www.wickbuildings.com 800-557-4689 800-581-4645 800-356-9682

EPS Structures Erect-A-Tube, Inc. Stockade Buildings, Inc.

With headquarters in Graettinger, Iowa, EPS Erect-A-Tube, Inc. designs, engineers and Stockade Buildings celebrating 47 years of manufactures pre-engineered post-frame and manufactures electric bi-fold doors, bottom providing quality pre-engineered building SIP buildings from three plants across the rolling doors, aircraft T-hangars and clear packages and award-winning services to U.S. EPS markets these buildings through a span hangars for the General Aviation and our Authorized Builders! For the Agricultural, dedicated dealer/builder network. Builders Business Jet markets. Utilizing the structural Equestrian, Commercial, Industrial and the can offer customers building packages for qualities of HSS tubing, a bridge-truss design Housing market. Stockade has the pre- residential, agricultural, and commercial use. was developed, providing minimal defl ection, engineered system with the design fl exibility Since 1981, EPS has helped dealers to grow smooth operation of our bi-fold door system for Success! and fi nd success by providing a complete and fl exibility in the building design. We engineered building package, technical provide a single-source product line with a training, sales and marketing support, along fully integrated system, resulting in ease of with the most diversifi ed product line in the construction. industry. www.epsbuildings.com www.erect-a-tube.com www.stockadebuildingsinc.com 712-859-3219 800-548-6765

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Plyco Corporation Shed Windows and More, Inc. MWI Components

Plyco Corporation’s line of cupolas, available Shed Windows and More specializes in When choosing the icing for your cake, you in 2’, 3’, and 4’ sizes, adds a fi nished accent decorative elements such as shutters, fl ower make sure it is perfect. When you put a to any building project along with ventilation boxes, and cupolas that are the specifi c sizes cupola and weathervane on your building, control. Featuring sides with louvers or needed for outdoor buildings such as sheds, are you getting the same satisfaction? windows, the cupolas can be constructed garages, barns, playhouses, and chicken Choose MWI, and you will! MWI’s cupolas with fl at or curved roofs, in colors that match coops. We also offer shutters, fl ower boxes, are available in over 100 standard colors plus most industry options. Designed to assemble and cupolas that are sized for residential Kynar. 24”, 36” & 48” square cupolas ship quickly on the job site, Plyco cupolas have a installation. Our decorative elements are knocked-down; 66” square, 48” octagon premium base option that eliminates the need of the highest quality, backed with 5-star & 84” octagon cupolas ship assembled. to build a wooden base. Cupolas are also customer service, excellent Google reviews, Aluminum or copper weathervanes are offered with a textured fi nish and a variety of and quick shipping. available in varying sizes and styles. weathervane options.

www.plyco.com www.shedwindowsandmore.com www.mwicomponents.com 800-558-5895 843-399-1820 800-360-6467 ext. 5

Ornamental Decorative Royal Crowne Cupolas Millwork New Craftsman Crosshead from Ornamental Royal Crowne is a cupola manufacturer Decorative Millwork instantly upgrade the AG-CO LLC located in Paradise, Pennsylvania. Our appearance of interior doors, windows and cupolas are made with either cellular PVC Cupolas by AG-CO are easy to install (only cased openings. The one-piece pre-built (vinyl) or Western red cedar. We offer many 3 pieces, including weathervane), low crosshead comes in fi ve common widths styles in sizes 18” to 72” square. Our cupolas maintenance and economical. The cupolas and can be installed in less than 10 minutes. are a beautiful complement to your home, come in 13 different top colors, 13 bottom Lightweight and factory-primed, the 5-1/4” barn, garage, carport, or shed. Royal Crowne section colors and 15 different weathervanes. tall Craftsman Crosshead is made of Poplar. Cupolas can also provide ventilation or With thousands of combinations, your Available in sizes to fi t doorway and window lighting to your building, and are a perfect customers are sure to get a unique and widths of 24”, 28”, 30”, 32”, and 36”. Crowne for your building! attractive addition to their building!

www.ag-co.com www.royalcrowne.com www.ornamental.com 800-522-2426 717-288-2630 800-779-1135

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Safe-Way Garage Doors Kevmar Garage Doors ASTA America

Safe-Way Door is a leading manufacturer of Kevmar Door is a manufacturer of specialty ASTA AMERICA is your trusted provider for quality residential, commercial and industrial garage doors. Our products are sold across sheet roll-up doors. For more than 30 years, overhead garage doors in steel, wood and the U.S. and Canada. With deliveries via ASTA AMERICA has provided high-quality aluminum. Doors are available in multiple company trucks in the Midwest. The Kevmar products with unparalleled service to the confi gurations including polyurethane and product line includes a high value line of carport and shed markets. We offer a full-line polystyrene insulated, uninsulated and up to pan type stamped steel doors for the shed of sheet roll-up doors in every size, color 11 colors in steel and multiple powder-coat industry. and option in the book. While our company colors in aluminum. Commercial door sizes has expanded and our product offering are available in all panel designs. Pictured has evolved over the years, our unwavering is an Ambient Model 273 with long tinted dedication to the quality of our products contemporary glass in Rosewood. and commitment to unsurpassed customer service remains steadfast.

www.safewaydoor.com www.kevmarmfg.com www.astaamerica.com 574-267-2813 217-543-2828 770-874-1882

I-Beam Sliding Doors Diamond Doors Timberlane Garage Doors

Sliding Doors with Ultra Glide Track & Trolley Diamond Doors offers quality bi-fold doors at Timberlane’s premium garage doors are System. Heavy duty 6,000-lb. capacity and competitive prices. The doors are equipped handcrafted for homeowners all across the 115 MPH wind rated. Fully adjustable: up- with greaseless hinge bushings, have an country. From classic garage door designs to down, in-out. Never drag, bind or come out auto-locking option, and are the simplest bi- the ever-popular overhead carriage, trifold, of adjustment. Aluminum frame doors with fold to install on the market. The door arrives and farmhouse styles, all can be crafted from easy latches. Plus, Incredible Swing Doors on site completely assembled, painted, and an array of durable, long-lasting materials. (shown). Electric screw-jack lift for ultimate wired. Diamond Doors has a responsive Photo shown features our 308 Carriage safety. Aluminum frame, fully automated door service team on call so installation can be Collection Garage Doors in white with system. Easily retro-fi t. effi cient and problem free. windows.

www.ibeamdoor.com www.diamonddoors.com www.timberlane.com 815-945-3667 866-325-7600

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442-43-Doors-Garage2-43-Doors-Garage PP.inddPP.indd 4242 33/29/21/29/21 1:271:27 PMPM Midland Door Solutions Wayne Dalton Trac-Rite Door Midland Door Solutions offers hydraulic and bi-fold Architectural doors for a wide Wayne Dalton Carriage House Style Model Trac-Rite offers doors for big sheds too! range of buildings. The doors are custom 6600 is built with durable steel and is a Our model 977 fi ts openings up to 14’ wide designed to meet your building’s aesthetics unique way to add curb appeal to a home. It by 16’ tall. It features sturdy guides and a while providing outstanding durability. A provides the benefi ts of a steel garage door, chain hoist system for easy opening and 5-to-1 safety factor ensures the doors’ load including thermal effi ciency and long-term closing, and a redesigned wind lock system carrying capacities exceed expected or actual durability, with the beauty of wood — thanks for smooth operation even in demanding loads, resulting in optimal safety. In addition, to its composite overlay. Wayne Dalton offers applications. Midland’s turnkey approach – working with a variety of different textures, colors, windows you from design to installation – results in an and hardware options for a one-of-a-kind ideal solution and fi t. look. www.midlanddoorsolutions.com www.wayne-dalton.com www.tracrite.com 800-921-7008 855-493-3667 800-448-8979

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INCREDIBLE SWING DOOR Strong aluminum frame for ultimate safety and operation. No need for bulky dangerous uncontrolled hydraulic power systems, these doors run with smart servo drives that control the motion, speed, and accuracy that’s unmatched to anything else on the market.

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MWI Components MWI’s doors will make the impression you strive for. Choose from thousands of color combinations for your Bale, Dutch or Plyco Corporation Shed Windows and More, Inc. Arcadian Sliding Doors. MWI’s completely galvanneal substrate doors come in double If you’re looking for a commercial, residential Shed Windows and More specializes in doors cross-buck or half-light options; the company or agricultural door, Plyco has the right door that are the specifi c sizes needed for outdoor also offers sliding doors in fully assembled or for your construction projects. Contractors buildings such as sheds, garages, barns, kit form. Finish your look with the Arcadian rely on Plyco for a comprehensive line of playhouses, and chicken coops. Starting in Sabre Slim, an exterior lockable, polished, durable walk doors that meet today’s building 2019 we also started featuring garage doors, chrome-plated handle. The keyed entry on codes. Plyco offers pre-hung service doors roll-up steel doors, fi berglass and steel pre- 1-1 1/2” Split Sliding Arcadian Doors and individually packaged, pre-drilled for lock hung doors, and decorative glass inserts for interior latch functions will make your doors set, and insulated with injected polyurethane doors. All doors are processed in house. Our the talk of the industry! foam. Plyco walk doors are perfect for post doors are of the highest quality, backed with frame, metal frame and commercial buildings. 5-star customer service, excellent Google www.mwicomponents.com reviews, and quick shipping. 800-360-6467 ext. 5

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Extrutech Plastics, Inc. A.J. Manufacturing

Extrutech All Weather Doors are corrosion A.J. Manufacturing builds high quality steel proof, bright white, with a smooth fl at walk doors. Options include pre-painted 1-3/4” thick PVC door panel and solid PVC white, clay, bronze or brown panel and frame, frame with a weather strip sealed edge. or fully stainless steel doors. A.J. doors are They are available as single and double pre-hung in steel, aluminum or stainless steel doors, in standard or custom sizes, as well frames with 4 x 4.5” fi xed pin, or ball bearing as replacement door panels to fi t existing hinges for 4-way universal swing, even with a frames. For use in high moisture, salty, acidic foamed-in-place door lite or a deadbolt bore. areas where corrosion may be a problem, The 1-3/4” doors are polyurethane foam or for controlled environments such as car injected for an R-12 insulating value. washes, dairies, laboratories and more.

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Dynamic Fastener BECK America S-5! Dynamic Fastener has added additional lengths to partner with their very popular The patented SCRAIL® ROOFLOC® System The S-5-NH 1.5 clamp is designed 12-16x1-1/2” T-17 Hi-Lo fastener. Lengths was developed to install metal roofi ng, siding, specifi cally for 1-1/2” nail strip profi les with a are now available in 2”, 3” and 4”. All lengths and interior liner panel quickly and effi ciently. wider horizontal (base) dimension (≥ 0.475” are available with a T-17 point, Hi-Lo threads Eight times faster than traditional screws and ≤ 0.800”) and is an ideal mounting and a 5/16” hex washer head. This screw is and two times faster than collated screws. solution for VicWest Prestige, NewTech used to attach up to 18 gauge sheet metal This performance could only be achieved by FF150 and similarly-dimensioned profi les. to wood. Screw can also be used to plug the combination of the pneumatic FASCO® Featuring an innovative reversible “hinge” a previous #9 or #10 pole barn screw or Roofi ng Installation Tool and the SCRAIL® insert that forms to the shape of the seam anytime a slightly larger fastener is desired. ROOFLOC® fasteners. Decreases time to prevent damage, the NH 1.5 allows for a Screw is available with a 9/16” outside installing screws. Eliminates the need to superior fi t on these nail strip profi les, while diameter sealing washer or without. Also pre-drill eliminating metal shavings and offering optimal holding strength. comes standard with our Dyna-Coat® 1000 pigtails. Creates a better watertight seal than hour salt spray premium coating. traditional screws. www.dynamicfastener.com www.beck-america.com www.s-5.com 800-821-5448 800-239-8665 888-825-3432

Maze Nails Triangle Fastener Corp. Marco Industries Maze is the exclusive manufacturer of APS500® Advanced Polymer Sealant is Stormguard double hot-dipped Garage engineered to produce superior adhesion to Marco’s Ultra Pro 20 fasteners can stand Door Jamb Seal nails, and Soffi t and Fascia metal, coated metals, aluminum, zinc, brick, up to the harshest elements in extreme nails with a lifetime warranty against rust. In wood, PVC and most common construction conditions thanks to a proprietary heat-cured business since 1848, Maze offers a full line of materials. It is a class 50 sealant that alloy coating that is applied to the entire painted nails to match manufacturers’ colors. provides exceptional movement capabilities surface of the fastener. This offers maximum The thick, uniform zinc-coating is compatible compared to other class 25 sealants. It is adhesion and corrosion resistance. The dip/ with aluminum, and the strong steel shank NSF registered, UV resistant, paintable, spin/cure process provides a premium paint drives much better than aluminum nails. Maze and provides long-life performance. It is fi nish that provides great color and durability also has an entire line of stainless steel painted formulated to install in temperatures as low as in the fi eld. Ultra Pro 20 is offered in metal-to- trim nails in over 200 colors. Proudly made in -32°F. Available in 24 standard colors, and in wood parts. the USA in Peru, Illinois. smooth or textured fi nish.

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East Coast Fasteners ST Fastening Systems East Coast Fasteners produces durable Woodbinder® fastening systems advance fasteners for all combinations of building the thermal qualities, moisture control, and materials. The Ply-Lo Extreme line Titebond structural integrity of the building envelope. of fasteners is designed for extreme Titebond WeatherMaster Metal Roof Sealant ST’s Dual Solution Engineering is designed environments. The Ply-Lo Driller is the latest is specifi cally formulated to outperform to match your roofi ng systems with both innovative addition to the company’s fastener all other sealant technologies, including Kwikseal® MB professional and ZXL™ long- line, designed to save contractors time and silicones, tri-polymers and polyurethanes. life solutions. The long-life ZXL is the only money. The patented Ply-Lo Driller features This superior polymer provides a waterproof molded ZAMAC head with an encapsulated a design intended to be more forgiving seal against water, wind, dust and dirt. It EPDM sealing system featuring a multi-layer than other fasteners. This means the tip is offers exceptional adhesion to Kynar-coated barrier coating. The DurasealPlus® clear and designed to reduce the likelihood of “walking” metal materials, along with standard metal, the Powderful™ powder coating delivers when fasteners are driven at a slight angle. aluminum, steel, galvanized bonderized three times the UV/Rust protection of wet Less walking means quicker and easier surfaces, plastics, and glass. Titebond paint. The Woodbinder® #12 T-17, the OSB installation as well as a reduction in material WeatherMaster Metal Roof Sealant is Screw added to the system to address the damage and waste. The East Coast has available in over 50 colors, all of which match need for greater strip out strength in OSB fasteners available in colors to match virtually today’s popular metal roof and metal siding board, is also available in both a professional any panel in lengths of 1”, 1-1/2”, 2”, 2-1/2” colors. and long-life ZXL version. and 3”. www.plyco.com www.dynamicfastener.com www.stfasteningsystems.com 800-558-5895 800-821-5448

Novagard Direct Metals Inc. NovaFlex Metal Roof Adhesive/Sealant, a Leland Industries neutral cure silicone sealant, has excellent Direct Metals Inc. (DMI) is a fastener adhesion to all types of metal, provides Mini Drill Points (MDPs) are the solution when manufacturer and master distributor of a permanent fl exibility, and does not shrink or fastening panels into wood or lightweight wide range of building fasteners engineered crack. It is a low-odor material and cures steel. MDPs deliver clean cut holes with for the metal roofi ng and post-frame building to a medium modulus, fl exible, and durable no pig tailing, with industry leading pullout markets. DMI has a full line of post-frame rubber-like solid. It can be used on metal values. MDPs can drill up to 16 gauge and fasteners, panel clips, clip fasteners, pipe roofs, panels, and gutters. It is used most will not fracture Fiberglass or PVC panels. fl ashings, ventilation and a full line of metal frequently as a seam sealant or joint fi ller in The High Hex Head provides stability during roofi ng accessories. metal roof systems. installation and our Flow Cone Washer will never leak. MDP’s Low Profi le Head is ideal for residential applications. MDPs can be powder coated to match the color and warranty of your panel. www.directmetalsinc.com www.novagard.com www.lelandindustries.com 855-800-8878 800-380-0138 800-263-3393

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Plasti-Sleeve Post Protection Rigidply Rafters FootingPad by AG-CO First on the market by many years, Plasti- Sleeve literally created the foundation Glue-laminated arches, beams, posts, and FootingPad brand isolated post footings has alternative category for post-frame timber trusses manufactured by Rigidply introduced a 20” diameter footing. With over construction. The clean fi tting, easy-to-use, Rafters give beauty a completely new 300,000 sold, FootingPad has reduced the slide-on Post Protection sleeves provide meaning. Rigidply also manufactures metal- labor cost in thousands of buildings. These the economical protection that many post- plated roof and fl oor trusses, tongue-and- composite footings are lightweight and easy frame customers now expect. Quality black groove and V-groove decking, and offers a to use, saving labor and equipment wear polyethylene plastic, more than 20 specialized complete line of post-frame building materials and tear. The new 20” FootingPad has a load sizes, and great pricing make Plasti-Sleeve to complete your project. capacity of over 6,500 pounds and joins a a smart choice for post protection. Market line of four other sizes, with the largest, 24”, leadership has continued with Short-Sleeve, carrying loads over 9,300 pounds! for economical grade-level post protection, and Plasti-Skirt, an easy-to-use plastic skirt board protector. www.plastisleeve.com www.rigidply.com www.footingpad.com 877-775-3383 800-522-2426

GreenPost Barrier Wrap

GreenPost Barrier Wrap from Planet Saver Industries is an affordable, all-in-one solution for in-ground post decay, treatment retention and uplift restraint. Green Post double-layer wrap is factory heat- sealed to the lumber, and delivered ready to install with uplift restraint notches. When used with cement, this technique provides maximum anchorage characteristics, resisting Starwood Rafters Perma-Column LLC post withdrawal generated by wind Keep your reputation out of the dirt—stop load. It is non-toxic, environmentally Starwood Rafters’ laminated wood products building on temporary foundations. Your friendly and termite tested. include Lam-Ply Truss, the company’s most customers deserve permanent solutions. popular product. It combines plywood with Perma-Column precast concrete columns Richland Laminated Columns glulams and dimensional lumber for stronger outperform traditional wood posts and easily LLC, Ohio, 419-895-0036 trusses that can be spaced farther apart. It integrate into your current building process. can be used in many applications. For poured concrete foundations, Sturdi-Wall Structural Glulam LLC, and Sturdi-Wall Plus Brackets simplify post- Pennsylvania, 717-355-9813 frame construction. Capitalize on post-frame construction done right. Perma-Column promises to help you “Build better, build stronger, build to last.”

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DR!PSTOP Plyco Corporation MFM Building Products Corp.

DripStop is the absolute best way to handle Ply-Foil is a multi-layer, refl ective insulation for Peel & Seal, manufactured by MFM Building condensation in uninsulated metal buildings; use in specialty and standard construction Products, is the quick and easy solution it fi ghts condensation without insulation. projects. Two outer layers refl ect 97% of for low-slope roofi ng for garages, sheds, Specially designed air pockets store radiant heat. Each layer of foil is bonded to a and other out buildings. The self-adhering condensation and hold it overnight, then layer of polyethylene for strength. Inner layers Peel & Seal membrane applies direct to the it evaporates back into the air as humidity. resist conductive heat fl ow while a center roof deck and requires no special tools, Since it arrives on the job-site already layer of polyethylene gives Ply-Foil additional coatings or adhesives. Peel & Seal features installed, it is not only safer, but it saves the strength. Perfect for new construction or a cross-laminated aluminum surface which time and labor costs of installing insulation. retrofi t. is extremely durable and can be left exposed DR!PSTOP protects the steel by adding to the elements indefi nitely. The product is a layer of protection from the corrosive available in Aluminum, White, Almond and elements found in livestock confi nement. Granite Gray and comes with a 10-year warranty. www.dripstop.com www.plyco.com www.mfmbp.com 937-321-3000 800-558-5895 800-882-7663

Hitz Halter from Hershey’s Covertech - rFoil the Metal Meister MWI Components

rFOIL 2500 Series refl ective Insulation is a Hitz Halter insulation is the choice for all Infi nity Shield™ is offered in standard rolls layer of polyethylene bubbles bonded to below-grade applications. Its 3mil fi lm on of 4’ x 125’ Single Bubble Foil/Foil, Double and sandwiched between a radiant barrier each side and termiticide-treated foam add Bubble Foil/Foil, Single Bubble White/Foil metalized foil and white polyethylene sheet. long lasting value to your building. And the and Double Bubble White/Foil. They also rFOIL is specifi cally designed to control heat 4’ x 24’ fanfold sheets, with PEX and rebar manufacture a no seam 6’ x 125’ and 8’ x gain/loss, and prevent interior condensation spacings marked for you, make it a breeze 125’ roll version of all the available SKUs. in all types of post frame, metal and metal- to install! Infi nity Shield™ is extremely cost effi cient clad buildings. It provides the best defense and hassle-free. Additionally, the standard against the radiant heat transfer that occurs crushed edge tab (2”) will result in simplifi ed commonly in building systems. The key is overlapping. Fall in love with their ultra-white the aluminized surface which blocks 96% of bubble’s more opaque fi nish — a result of radiant heat transfer. additives throughout all layers of the bubble. www.rfoil.com [email protected] www.mwicomponents.com 800-837-8961 877-661-3030 800-360-6467 ext. 5

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Roofhugger, Inc. Indiana Warm

identiGROW Roof Huggers are 10’ long, tested, high Scott Patton, owner of IndianaWarmFloors. strength, structurally correct, 16 gauge, com radiant heat systems has been in 0.060” min., G-90, 50 KSI, “Z” shaped sub- business since 1979. Radiant is the best Your product is your best advertisement — purlins, specifi cally notched to let the ribs of for comfort and effi ciency in residential, that’s why product identifi cation works to any existing metal panel pass through the commercial and farm projects. Pole barn build your business. 3D plastic plates are vertical leg of the “Z”. This unique retrofi t use Combi boilers for heat and hot an economical and dressy plate that is a system allows any new metal roof to be water. Snow Melt systems are very popular, compelling choice. Custom sizes, shapes installed over an existing metal roof without as well. Pex tubing, placed 9”-12” off center and colors create a stunning plate that its removal, saving time and money, and and the Glycol solution is heated with gas or compliments your business, and long after allowing for thermal upgrading of the existing electric. Systems are installed, or provided the color fades, the imprint is still legible. building. as a kit, to builders and contractors in the Midwest and beyond. www.identigrow.com www.roofhugger.com www.IndianaWarmFloors.com 540-283-9193 260-668-8836

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Daich Coatings The revitalized Terrazzo™ line of real stone PPG TrueFinish Industrial coatings for concrete, masonry, linoleum, Beckers Group vinyl and tile surfaces includes a heavier Coatings stone fi lling for higher durability. The Daich For over 135 years, PPG has built a strong For a high-performance coating designed to Coatings decorative granite resurfacer comes reputation as a global coatings leader. last 40-plus years, with excellent color and in Silverado, Pearl Grey, Moonscape, Café, Our AQUACRON® 200 semi-transparent gloss retention, BeckryTech Super-Durable Glacier and Tangiers. Self-priming Terrazzo urethane and Aquacron 100 solid-color Polyester is an ideal solution. BeckryTech can be used on or garage fl oors, coatings deliver excellent exterior protection is based on a resin chemistry that is less walkways, , pool decks and . and exceptional color retention in a variety reactive to UV light than the leading silicone The real stone coating resists hot tire pick up, of pre-mixed colors or over 1,800 PPG THE modifi ed polyester (SMP) products and impact, salt, mold, water and mildew. VOICE OF COLOR® custom hues. PPG resists the water ‘hazing’ effect commonly www.daichcoatings.com delivers more than world-class coatings. found in coil coated SMP products. The Unlike many shed and barn coatings Super-Durable Polyester product line is used 866-463-2424 manufacturers, we provide world-class around the world for high-end projects and technical support, on-site application training meets AAMA 2604 in all color families. and color matching services. PRODUCT RECALL ppgtruefi nish.com www.beckers-group.com Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls 866-774-8783 Powerhorse Portable Generators Northern Tool & Equipment has recalled about 3,640 Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generators (Model #799215) due to a shock hazard. Th e gasoline generator is blue with white Powerhorse logos, a black frame and two wheels. Powerhorse 13000ES is printed in white on the top front. Serial numbers for the recalled generators are listed in the chart below. Th e serial number is located on the lower left of the frame. Th e generators were sold at Northern Dynamic Fastener Sherwin Williams Tool & Equipment stores nationwide and Coil Coatings online [www.northerntool.com] from Drop-Stop® sealer was designed for Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, formerly application to metal roofs and problem areas July 2016- September 2020 for about Valspar, offers a full range of high- such as gutters and expansion joints. Drop- $1,850. performance architectural metal coatings in Stop® can easily be applied over sloped, Model Desc. Serial # Range PVDF, SMP, and polyester formulas. Fluropon contoured surfaces and will give long- is its fl agship coating, containing 70% PVDF 2016 Units: 205160001 - 211160248 lasting, colorful protection. Made from select resins, and offering premium protection 2017 Units: 210170001 - 211170248 synthetic rubbers, Drop-Stop® is applied against harmful UV rays, chalk, fade and as effortlessly as heavy-bodied paints and 2018 Units: 206180001 - 211180124 chemical degradation. WeatherXL, the next stretches and recovers to bridge roof joints in 2019 Units: 208190001 - 211190124 generation enhanced silicone polyester which thermal movement can be expected. 2020 Units: 203020001 - 208200124 coating, offers protection against weathering With 1,500 PSI tensile strength and 600% for years to come. WeatherXL Crinkle Finish Consumers should immediately stop elongation capabilities, the product can coating offers a unique textured appearance. using the recalled generators and contact single-handedly tackle most metal repairs. Each is extremely durable and have excellent Northern Tool & Equipment to schedule www.dynamicfastener.com fi lm integrity and adhesion properties. a free repair by an authorized dealer. 800-821-5448 www.coil.sherwin.com GSCB

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Hixwood Metal Ramco Supply Graber Post Buildings, Inc.

No matter what the size of your next project, Ramco Supply manufactures metal roofi ng Graber Post Buildings is excited to announce Hixwood has your back. We run the largest, panel systems. Standing seam roof profi les, the release of the Board & Batten siding most effi cient machines in the industry. exposed fastener and concealed fastener panel. It provides the classic look of wooden Whether you need roof panel, wall panel, or panels are available in a variety of substrates, board and batten with the strength and trim, we will get you what you need — fast. gauges and colors, along with accessories, longevity of a steel siding system. We offer Whether you are looking for custom metal including DripStop. Ramco has developed a this in all 28 color options in 26 gauge. on a commercial, industrial, recreation, unique system that allows same-day pick-up or agriculture building, we will trim for any of custom length metal roofi ng and siding, application and any size. No one does metal or Ramco can deliver and unload on-site in like Hixwood. We stock more, bend faster, 48 hours. Save money by completing your and cut closer. project more quickly and easily with less damage!

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Union Corrugating Company Petersen | PAC-CLAD Qora Cladding Since 1946, Union Corrugating has been an industry leader in providing metal roofi ng PAC-CLAD exposed fastener panels allow Now available – Integrated Corner Accessory. products, supplies and wall systems for for design fl exibility in a cost-effective yet Seamlessly integrating with the Qora panel, residential, commercial and agricultural architecturally attractive metal panel. Multiple this matched outside corner features applications. Our current residential and rib patterns, widths and gauges are offered. alternating left and right patterns to stagger agricultural metal roofi ng options include Panels come in 46 standard colors plus joints. This helps to seamlessly integrate MasterRib, ValuRib, Corrugated, 5V, SL150, custom colors if desired. Qora cladding around edges and provides Advantage-Lok II, FL100, Union Rib, TS-324, even more structural integrity. The integrated Trapezoidal Panel, 7/8 Corrugated, R/PBR/IR corner will provide a continuous, inline corner Panel, M Panel, SL175, ML150, and ML200. pattern which matches traditional stone We also offer a full range of metal structural masonry patterns. framing components including Cees, Zees, Receiver Channel and Eave Struts. www.unioncorrugating.com www.pac-clad.com www.qoracladding.com 888-685-7663 800-PAC-CLAD 301-223-2266

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SS Snow Stoppers AceClamp DoorBrim

SS Snow Stoppers act as a restraining Snow Titan® is a commercial-grade, heavy- DOORBRIM manufactures stylish rain system that holds ice and snow in place, duty alternative to our popular and easy-to- diverters that eliminate common leak issues allowing it to melt away without the fear install Color Snap® snow retention system. and extend the life of doors and hardware. of sliding off of your roof. When installed Snow Titan utilizes the already familiar Custom sizes are available for all door and properly, a barrier is created that does not non-penetrating AceClamp® sliding-pin window confi gurations. Our products have an distract from the aesthetics of your roof, but clamps and snap-in ice fl ags but delivers 8” projection, are easily installed and come is still very effective at stopping an avalanche. almost twice the strength and holding power in three UV-coated colors. Paintable and RMG Premium and SS G Classic Snow of conventional snow retention systems. proudly “Made in the USA.” Stoppers are 14-gauge stainless steel and Constructed with non-corrosive materials come in 28 powder coated colors to match such as stainless steel and aluminum, Snow your roof. Titan is built with durability in mind and can handle snow loads on roofs with up to 42” spans. 717-598-0312 www.AceClamp.com www.doorbrim.com 754-400-1357

S-5!® Dynamic Fastener ST Fastening Systems

ColorGard by S-5! with Versabracket 47, Dynamic Fastener’s Dyna-Guard® snow ST Fastening Systems offers Snow Trax designed specifi cally for exposed-fastened retention system is designed to be used on snow retention guards for exposed fastener metal roofs, is the only snow retention system virtually any style metal roof. Dyna-Guard® roofs and the MRC Snow Trax roof clamp on the market designed and engineered on is an 8’ long extruded aluminum rail with a for standing seam roofs. The Snow Trax a site-specifi c basis. ColorGard provides the T-shape profi le. Dyna-Guard® is installed is 16 gauge 304 stainless steel available safety you need while complementing the by attaching non-ferrous clamps or mounts in more than 20 powder coated colors. Its look of your roof, with a clean appearance to a metal roof and bolting or screwing the adhered rubber gasket eliminates the need and perfect color and fi nish-matching, system to clamps or mounts. Eight Dyna- for additional sealant. The MRC is extruded designed to last the life of the roof. Clamps® with round-point stainless steel set aluminum, and a colored rail slides through Extensively tested for load-to-failure results, screws and Sno-Dams® are also offered. the clamp grooves to provide maximum ColorGard comes with an industry-leading, Sno-Dams® attach to the back of Dyna- protection from snow and ice. limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. Guard® and inhibit snow and ice from sliding underneath. www.s-5.com www.dynamicfastener.com www.stfasteningsystems.com 888-825-3432 800-821-5448

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Shed Suite IdeaRoom Inc. SmartBuild Systems

Shed Suite is a simple to use dealer and Your customers deserve a world-class buying SmartBuild is a software system that order management tool for shed companies. experience. You deserve a thriving online empowers users to create custom designs Shed Suite has integrated credit card business. Step up your game with 3D sales for post-frame structures. SmartBuild uses processing and text to receive digital tools that produce higher conversion rates, cutting-edge technology to deliver complete signatures and orders. Live demonstrations reduced sales costs and higher average sales 3D interactive input in a user-friendly web- are available with the founder, Jason Graber. prices. Solutions for the shed, carport and based environment. Users are guided through building industries. a simple, menu-driven set of prompts to design any custom building. SmartBuild automatically creates framing, sheathing and trim cut lists, material lists, pricing, and drawings to make ordering materials streamlined.

https://shedsuite.com www.idearoom.com www.smartbuildsystems.com 941-877-0427 208-954-8570 303-579-6277

AppliCad USA Inc. ShedHub

AppliCad has developed software for Are you looking for ways to simplify marketing simplifi ed roof modeling in 3D that results in Paragon Computing or streamline offi ce tasks? At ShedHub we comprehensive cladding material and labor Solutions help growing shed businesses manage their take-off, client proposals, and job planning. We design and sell a full-featured ERP growing pains. Imagine getting back more of The software creates complete material system that focuses on the building materials your day with a remote assistant, or staying lists, cutting lists, workshop details, supplier market. Our software is designed from an on top of customer service with automated orders, and a labor summary at the click of operations standpoint and is exceptional at process tracking and customer alerts. a mouse button. With 25+ years experience improving our clients’ effi ciency and accuracy ShedHub is designed with both modern and and software in 148 countries, AppliCad across all aspects of their business. Amish/Mennonite businesses in mind. knows how to do estimates for metal roofi ng and wall cladding, including all associated trim and accessory items. www.applicad.com https://goparagon.com/ www.shedhub.com 561-748-0545 866-971-0940 415-915-7433

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Acu-Form Malco Products SBC Knudson Mfg., Inc.

Acu-Form Trim Roll Formers produce precise Malco Tools’ TurboShear for Corrugated The Knudson Mfg., Inc. KFS-1420E parts in a variety of profi les, including custom Metal cuts corrugated mild steel with ease! FRAMEMAKER® light-gauge steel stud/ matches. Our machines are built for longevity This versatile and portable TurboShear easily track roll former provides framing contractors and ease of operation. All our forming dies attaches to any drill to make easy cross and fabricators with highly cost-effective are made from D2 tool steel for a longer cuts, fast lengthwise cuts, even circular versatility. Web widths from 3.63 to 12.00-in. wear life. The ease of operation and accurate and square outlet cuts in large or small Flange heights from 1.63 to 2.50-in. 20 to 14 production save you time, which is money. pattern corrugated metal roofi ng and most ga. – Grade 50 galvanized steel. Running line These machines can be powered by electric, trapezoidal (box) pattern metal roofi ng panels. speeds up to 120-ft./min. A library of over 30 hydraulic or mechanical. in-line punch tools – to include slots, rounds, and dimples. Tackle all your framing needs!

www.acuformequipment.com www.malcotools.com www.knudsonmfg.com 330-674-4003 800-328-3530 303-469-2101

ToughTradeTools, County Line Concepts

ASC Machine Tools, Inc. Marion Manufacturing Better and safer tools for contractors is the aim of County Line Concepts. The RidgeLine ASC’s Lap Siding rollforming is featuring a Marion Manufacturing adds the value to the and RidgeLine 9 were introduced in 2019. Heavy Duty Rollformer with cast stands and a metal by designing, fabricating, and installing They are oversized protractors for making hydraulic Post-Cut Shear. This set up allows custom manufacturing and production precise cuts of large building materials the production of panel down to a length of machinery. Marion specializes in metal- such as metal and wood. Manufactured in only 1 foot! Optional items for this line include forming equipment such as roll formers, the U.S., the RidgeLine 9 is mounted on a Remote Access for Up/Download of Orders uncoilers, shears, stackers, etc. Marion HDPE body and used to mark angles on 9” and Remote Support, Bundle & Coil Tag Manufacturing also offers a full-service on-center metal panels, with extendable arms Printer with Scanner, Stacking Systems and machine shop and re-tooling and service on capable of “0” to 12/12 pitch, rotating left or much more. other brands of equipment. right. The RidgeLine is used to mark angles from “0” to 12/12 pitch on any fl at material, also rotating left or right.

www.ascmt.com www.marionmanufacturing.com www.toughtradetools.com 509-534-6600 888-865-8740

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Since 1978, Roll Former seamers have a AMS Controls develops advanced hardware history of quality and durability. Our seamers and software technologies that increase Cardinal Manufacturing produce perfect seams on all materials from profi tability and productivity for the metal At Cardinal, we’re all about making your day 12 oz. copper to 24 gauge Kynar-fi nished forming industry. AMS Controls’ customers easier. Whether it’s the Mule 413 with its Galvanize/Galvalume at 30 fpm without include some of the largest metal processing history of rugged reliability or the Mule 737T damage to the material. They can seam NTM, operations, including those producing metal with its extreme power and fl otation, you’ll Knudson and ESE profi les! The Model SSX buildings, metal roofi ng, light-gauge framing, fi nd the Mule to fi t your needs. The new Mule will form a complete double-lock standing fenestration, custom roll-formed parts, HVAC 628T offers 16.6% more power than the seam with a single pass. Our exclusive nose ductwork, and more. With over 14,000 Mule 624T, along with several brand-new switch cuts the unit off if it comes to the edge installations at more than 4,500 locations innovative features. As always, our highly of the roof, eliminating expensive and time- worldwide, AMS Controls sets the standard acclaimed service/tech team stands behind consuming accidents. for operational effi ciency in the metal form. our products. We’re here for you.

www.rollformercorp.com www.amscontrols.com www.cardinalmanufacturing.com 215-997-2511 888-323-8737

Bradbury Company Metal Plus LLC Hershey’s Metal Meister

The Bradbury B.O.S.S.™ Series is a state- Metal Plus, LLC continues to create and Wouldn’t you like to have the same kind of of-the art roll former and closed-loop servo develop metal roofi ng tools in order to create quality and service that you strive to deliver shear with speeds up to 300 FPM and a safer and better workplace for our industry. to your customers? Variobend USA is the accuracy of 1/16”. The B.O.S.S.™ can be We now offer three brackets which are answer to your quest for speed, accuracy, close coupled to a new or existing roll former second to none: The Ultimate Bracket, The and service in a trim folder. European design and is the leader in high production panel line Big Boys and The Roofer’s Helper. Installation coupled with American manufacturing and roll forming. of Standing Seam Metal Roofi ng has never service, Variobend USA folders are built been so fast, effi cient and comfortable. We’ve with you in mind. Look no further! Contact also revolutionized the industry of anchor Hershey’s today to experience it for yourself! points with our newest product the Universal Need more proof? We are happy to let you Safety Anchor (USA)! talk with Variobend USA owners.

www.bradburygroup.com www.metalplusllc.com [email protected] 620-345-6394 877-289-3030

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Plyco Corporation MWI Components Onduline North America The CTB (Commercial Thermal Break Natural light can’t be understated. When Available direct from the manufacturer Window) is Plyco’s top-of-the-line commercial it comes to natural daylight, MWI’s TUFTEX brand polycarbonate and PVC quality window. It is constructed of 100% Polycarbonate Skylight is perfect for roof panels offer a variety of solutions for your thermalized aluminum extrusions with 3/4” or vertical sidelights. Naturally lit buildings garage, shed, carport or other home projects. thermo pane glazing. AATL (All Aluminum create pleasant, improved environments for TUFTEX is made in the USA, by Onduline Trimline) windows, an aluminum frame livestock. Plus, they have signifi cantly lower North America. Polycarbonate panels are window, is specifi cally designed for the running costs with higher energy effi ciency backed by a 10-year warranty. All panels metal-clad building industry. Series 100 than buildings relying on artifi cial light. are lightweight, easy to install, and also energy effi cient window is made of “Fibrex,” Discover a multitude of profi les in a variety of available in 9” OC Ag Panel and 12” OC R a revolutionary composite material with lengths and colors (Clear, Opal, Soft White, Panel profi les (38” wide, 36” of coverage and strength, aesthetic appeal, and energy Solar Gray). MWI’s Polycarbonate Skylight: lengths from 2.5’ to 24’). effi ciency (Energy Star). The Series 100 practical, cost-effi cient, ideal for your next window can be painted and holds its form project. without warping or twisting. www.plyco.com www.mwicomponents.com www.us.onduline.com/pro 800-558-5895 800-360-6467 ext. 5 540-898-7000

Direct Metals Inc. Shed Windows and More, Inc. Direct Metals Inc. (DMI) distributors have the A.J. Manufacturing fl exibility to offer many choices in daylighting Shed Windows and More specializes in options including profi led and fl at monolithic A.J. Manufacturing offers a complete line windows, skylights, and decorative windows translucent panels. Profi led panels are of durable high-quality Harmony vinyl and that are the specifi c sizes needed for outdoor available in different strength ratings and Main Street vinyl windows. Options include buildings such as sheds, playhouses, and thicknesses: 1.0mm, 1.5mm and 2.0mm. standard and custom colors, horizontal chicken coops. We also offer windows, Custom panel profi le-matching technology sliding, fi xed lite, casement, single hung, garage door windows, and decorative is available to your customers where DMI double hung, architectural shapes, grids, windows that are sized for home installation. can create a custom translucent panel using and Low-E glass. White, brown, bronze, Our doors are of the highest quality, backed your CAD drawing (minimum orders apply). champagne, clay or custom-colored windows with 5-star customer service, excellent All panels are co-extruded with UV protection and trim will enhance the appearance of your Google reviews, and quick shipping. and offer a 10-year warranty against loss next building. of light transmission due to yellowing and against hail damage. www.shedwindowsandmore.com www.directmetalsinc.com www.ajdoor.com 843-399-1820 855-800-8878 800-328-9448

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Speed Up Drying Time

For Best Results, Add Air Movement and a Little Heat

BY JAMIE WHITE, PPG SEGMENT SPECIALIST

s painting your sheds the bottleneck in your shop? Do you wish you could move them out faster or put the roof on sooner? Do you ever feel like you are just sitting around watching paint dry? ISo what is the key to speeding up the dry time of your waterborne urethane and/or waterborne acrylic coating? Th e two main factors that aff ect the drying times of water-based coatings are cold temperatures and high humidity. Heat would seem like the best way to counter these two factors and it will defi nitely help, Take a look at the graphic. We have but it is not the most cost-eff ective tac- found this to be the simplest way to tic. Th e most effi cient and cost-eff ective increase air movement around your way to speed up the drying time of buildings. By aiming two fans at opposite your shed coatings is air movement. corners, you can create a breeze across all Water-based coatings dry via the four sides. Th e larger the fans, the better. evaporation of the water and solvents in Try to keep the fans at a minimum of 3’ the coating. When you spray a shed in from the coated surface. If you com- your paint bay, you are not only coating bine this setup with the best heat you the shed with moisture, you are also can provide, then you will see success. fi lling the air with moisture. Th is makes Make sure you speak with your PPG it diffi cult for the water in the coating TrueFinish Specialist to check for proper to evaporate because the air is saturated application temperatures. In general, with water. most water-based acrylic paints can go To alleviate this, you can turn on fans down to 35°F, but keep in mind that is pointed at the shed on multiple sides. generally meant to be the low temp and Th is breeze across the surface will help rising, not the high temp and dropping. draw the moisture out of the coating, Most water-based urethanes require which, in turn, will help it dry. 50°F and rising. You must also ensure So what role does heat play? Gener- that air is moving across all coated sides. ally speaking, heat is still important Many times we see shops with a single because the warmer the air is, the faster the coating will dry. fan mounted from the ceiling or only one fan available on the However, it is not always easy to consistently and effi ciently ground, which means only part of the shed is catching a breeze. raise the temperature in your paint bay. If it is August in Any dead area on the side of a shed will continue to dry slowly. Alabama, you can just roll the shed outside aft er painting, but, If you have any questions or would like additional if it’s winter in Minnesota, that approach will not work and information on this topic, please reach out to your local PPG heating can become costly. Th e good news is, if you can get Representative. GSCB your paint bay to 60-70°F and have good air movement across the coating, you will drastically improve your dry times. Th is, To better understand how to get the best coatings system, contact in turn, will help alleviate bottlenecks and make your produc- Jamie White ([email protected]), who will put you in contact tion more effi cient. with a PPG Truefi nish Specialist in your market.

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