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Roofer profile: Dino Ruffoni, Gem City Roofing, Inc.
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. This Wyoming contractor knows the importance of snow retention. Learn why Rocky Mountain is their team's go to manufacturer. If ever there was a state that needs snow retention on its commercial and residential properties, it’s Wyoming. And Gem City Roofing, Inc. is there to provide that ...
Solar’s survival in times of uncertainty
By Jenny Yu. From tax credit changes to tariffs, S-5!’s director of strategy and market development highlights factors impacting the solar industry. With six years at S-5! and sixteen years of working in solar under his belt, Mark Gies was the perfect person to discuss the state of the ...
Turner Morris Commercial Roofing named grand prize winner in 2025 “Show Us Our Snow Guards” contest
Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, the contest recognizes exceptional commercial and residential snow retention projects each year from across the nation. Adding a copper standing seam roof and a dark bronze snow fence system to the amenity-filled Tyrolean Condo units in Vail, Colorado gave the entire development an upgraded look. ...
Convert your carport into a solar energy hub
By Ali Turner, S-5! Learn how and why to use solar panels to maximize your property space. Editor's note: Share this information with your customers who have a carport or are planning to build one. As the world moves toward sustainable energy, homeowners and businesses alike seek innovative solar solutions. If you have ...
Building for a cause at METALCON 2025
Steel-frame ‘barndomimium’ being constructed on show floor; then reassembled in Montana as a veterans’ retreat. Those of you attending METALCON in Las Vegas, scheduled for October 21-23, will certainly notice the construction of a steel-frame building on the show floor. METALCON and industry partners are constructing the 2,500-square-foot “barndominium” at the show, ...
What can homeowners do to protect their roof warranty?
By Ali Turner, S-5! Share this guide with homeowners to help them understand the basics of metal roof warranties. Metal roofs offer many advantages, such as a sleek look, long-lasting durability and eco-friendliness. However, these benefits require understanding the roof warranty, especially when installing rooftop accessories. Using improper attachments could unintentionally void ...
Two-day Metal Roofing Systems course scheduled at the University of Wisconsin
This course will provide you with the tools and techniques to do your job correctly and avoid problems. Metal roofing expert, Rob Haddock, presents Metal Roofing Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Engineering on December 4-5, 2025. If you design, install, commission, maintain or repair metal roofing systems, this course ...
Take a solar and metal roofing course through S-5-University™
By S-5! Invest in ongoing education for you and your crew members. Now that the kids are back in school, it’s time for roofing contractors to do the same. Since 1992, S-5! has been a key leader in metal roof attachment solutions, and we want to share our knowledge ...
Roofer profile: Taylor Simpson, White Castle Roofing
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. The expertise of the employees and willingness to help in any way is what keeps this roofer coming back to Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. In business for more than four decades, White Castle Roofing services Nebraska, Colorado, South Dakota and Iowa. Taylor Simpson serves as the ...
S-5! offers accredited education and showcases its latest snow retention innovation at METALCON
Visit Booth #4081 to learn more about the ColorGard® 2.0 snow retention system from S-5! experts. S-5!, the global leader in metal roof attachment solutions, is excited to present accredited education at METALCON, the metal construction industry’s premier tradeshow and conference, taking place October 21 - 23 in Las Vegas. In addition ...
