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Should Metal Roofing Screws Go on the Rib or the Flat?

When installing exposed-fastener metal roofing, one of the most common questions is simple: Should metal roofing screws go on the rib or the flat? Quick Answer:For ABM Panels, screws should...

Can You Build a Pole Barn in the Winter?

If fall slipped by before you started your barn, garage, or shop, you may wonder whether the project has to wait until spring. Quick Answer Yes, you can build a...

Boock_ABM-Panels

What Does a Pole Barn Cost? What Actually Affects the Price

When planning a garage, barn, shop, or storage building, it is natural to ask, “What’s all this going to cost?” The cost to build a pole barn is project-specific. Even...

Nolt - ABM Panel

What Size Pole Barn Do I Need? A Practical Planning Guide

Choosing a pole barn size can feel simple until you start accounting for doors, equipment, shelving, work areas, and room to move. A popular footprint may look right on paper...

Flaud - ABM Panel

Pole Barn vs. Stick-Built Garage: Which Is Right for You?

If you’re planning a garage, workshop, or storage building, one of the first questions may be: Which building style is right for me? Quick Answer Neither method is the universal...

Osborn - ABM Panel

What is a Post-Frame Building?

Wondering what a post-frame building is? Quick Answer: A post-frame building is a wood-frame structure that uses widely spaced posts or laminated columns as its main vertical supports. Roof trusses,...

Hoover - ABSeam Roof + Board & Batten

3 Things to Decide Before Buying a Garage Door

If you’re a homeowner you may be asking yourself: What do I need to know before buying a garage door? Quick Answer: Before buying a garage door, decide whether you...

Planning a Metal Roofing Project?

Explore Cumberland Supply’s metal panels, colors, profiles, and project resources.