Fasteners, Clips, & Clamps

Editor’s Note: This technical bulletin was published by the Metal Construction Association [www.metalconstruction.org], and is reprinted with permission. Profiled metal roof or wall panels rely upon mechanical fasteners to secure…

By Brian Horwitz Since we now live in a “digital-first” world, it’s critical for roofing businesses of all sizes to establish an online presence that generates leads on autopilot. In…

By Carroll Marston, Sales and Engineering, ACE Clamps Standing seam metal roofs are an ideal roofing material that lets you install various accessories without penetrating the roof surface. The interlocking…

By Rob Haddock, CEO and Founder, S-5! Standing seam metal roofing provides the perfect platform for mounting rooftop accessories. The uniqueness of metal roofing is that the structural seams can…

When using clamps to attach accessories to a standing seam roof the applications are virtually endless. From snow retention and solar panels to signage, HVAC units and even stabilizing gas…

www.marcoindustries.com Determine Gauge, Spacing & Wind Load Requirements • Clips should be approved by the metal roofing manufacturer for the panel they are to be used with. The gauge of…

Panel Clips and Cleats 101 By Andrew Mullen, Direct Metals Metal Roofing Panel Clips…What Are They? A panel clip is the common way that many concealed fastener metal roofing panels…

Dynamic Fastener has released a new version of its popular Tool and Fastener Hand Guide. This 140-page, full-color free gem provides concise answers to questions pertaining to fastener applications, engineering…

Providing You With All of Your Precision Metal Products For over 50 years, Logan Stampings has been providing the highest quality metal building components, clips, parts, and assemblies worldwide. We…

What is the definition of long life? The answer would vary greatly depending upon the subject. For instance, the life expectancy of an African elephant on the Serengeti would be…