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Bridger Steel Project News, Highlights & Helpful Tips

What is Green Building & Why is it Important?

[fa icon="calendar'] 02/15/2022 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Sustainability, residential, Home Advice, commercial

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Green, sustainable building has become a priority for many homeowners, contractors, and architects over the years. Its biggest goal is to reduce the impact on the environment in relation to building. Green building is focused on using sustainable, environmentally responsible, and resource-efficient practices throughout all the different stages of building. From residential homes to corporate facilities, we’re exploring this concept and why it’s important.

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Does Metal Roofing Raise Home Value?

[fa icon="calendar'] 08/03/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Roofing, Sustainability, residential

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Metal roofs are a great investment for a property. They can help you save money on your heating and cooling costs because of their energy efficiency, they have an extremely impressive lifespan, and, of course, are unbelievably durable against even some of the toughest environments. However, some homeowners want to know — does all this mean that a metal roof will raise property value? Let’s find out.

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Importance of Insulation with Metal Roofs

[fa icon="calendar'] 02/02/2021 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Roofing, Sustainability, residential

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One of the most important components of metal roofing is proper insulation. Ensuring your roof has proper insulation can help extend its lifespan, increase its performance, and help you save money in energy costs. We’re diving into the importance of insulation with metal roofing.

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What Makes Building With Metal Panels Sustainable?

[fa icon="calendar'] 08/04/2020 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Sustainability, residential, Cool Roof, Home Advice

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Sustainability in construction is a huge movement that’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Many contractors, architects, and even homeowners are searching for the best ways to incorporate green building practices into their projects. From commercial buildings to residential homes, utilizing metal panels is a great way to ensure your next project is using the best materials on the market when it comes to sustainability.

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Project Highlight: Dutch Bros Coffee

[fa icon="calendar'] 07/21/2020 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Sustainability, modern, franchise, commercial, project highlight

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Founded in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma, Dutch Bros Coffee has been expanding and making a name for itself throughout the western part of the US. With over 300 locations in seven different states, this coffee chain continues to expand and serves some killer coffee.

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What Are Cool Roofs?

[fa icon="calendar'] 06/16/2020 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Roofing, Sustainability, Cool Roof, Home Advice

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Sustainability is such a huge part of green building. From installing solar panels to using eco-friendly building materials, there are tons of ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and increase your energy efficiency. One way to make the move to green energy is by installing a cool roof.

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Are Metal Roofs Energy Efficient?

[fa icon="calendar'] 03/17/2020 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Roofing, Sustainability, modern

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Energy efficiency is becoming a top priority for many residential and commercial building owners. Whether it’s an effort to become more eco-friendly or simply reduce heating and cooling costs, ensuring your roof is as energy efficient as possible is very important.

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Rainwater Harvesting & Metal Roofs

[fa icon="calendar'] 02/18/2020 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Metal Roofing, Sustainability

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Rainwater harvesting is becoming increasingly popular across the country — and for many good reasons. Both residential and commercial building owners are adding the practice of rainwater collection to their homes in order to become more self-sufficient and sustainable. Metal roofs are the optimal catchment choice for rainwater harvesting off a rooftop surface.

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Project Highlight: DWELL Bridge House

[fa icon="calendar'] 02/10/2020 / by Kaylee Beattie posted in Sustainability, modern, metal fencing, project highlight

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Unconventional, innovative, and embodying the latest technology, the Bridge House located in Los Angeles, California is everything you’ve ever wanted from your dream home. With a stream running right through the center of the property, this project was a unique challenge for all those involved.

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Choosing a Roofing Solution for the Washington Coast

[fa icon="calendar'] 02/11/2019 / by Steve Collins posted in Metal Roofing, Colors, Sustainability, residential, Cool Roof, Coastal, Washington State, Home Advice

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Washington state provides its residents with a wide range of climates to enjoy. From oceanfront cottages to mountain chalets and everything in between. Choosing the right roof for these climates varies greatly depending on your location. While most engineered metal roofing systems will hold up to the challenges every region will face, certain options provide better protection and savings than others.

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Hail Roofing: Choosing the Right Roof

[fa icon="calendar'] 08/14/2017 / by Steve Collins posted in Metal Roofing, Sustainability

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Are there any truly hail resistant roofing materials out there? At this point in time, there is no complete, 100% hail resistant roofing solution. Hail stones can travel at speeds up to 110 mph and grow to softball-sized stones. Aside from a concrete slab, no traditional roofing materials can come away from these types of hail stones without being dented or damaged. While there are suitable measures that can be taken to prevent damages from most hailstorms, the largest hail stones will cause damage to even the most durable of roofing systems.

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5 Types of Metal Roofing Materials - Pros & Cons

[fa icon="calendar'] 04/23/2017 / by Steve Collins posted in Metal Roofing, Colors, Sustainability

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With so many different options on the market, it can be tricky to decide which types of metal roofs are best for your home or building. From classic copper to innovative steel, each type of metal roofing material has its own unique advantages. Let's explore the different types of metal roofing materials, as well as their pros and cons.

5 Types of Metal Roofing Materials

1. Copper — Extremely long-lasting, very soft with low melting temperature

2. Aluminum — Long-lasting, resistant to salt water corrosion

3. Zinc — Extremely long-lasting, resistant to corrosion and lowest melting point

4. Steel — Three variations: galvanized, galvalume, and weathering steel (Corten)

5. Tin — Often referring to steel, used prior to World War II. No longer commonly applied.

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