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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...

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...

Beiler - ABM Panel

How Does a Sliding Barn Door System Work?

A sliding barn door may look simple, but dependable operation requires more than a track and two rollers. The track, trolleys, frame, guides, stops, latches and seals must all work...

Trent House with Board & Batten

How to Prevent Condensation Under Metal Roofing

If you’re a homeowner with a metal roof, you may be asking: How do I Prevent Condensation Under my Metal Roof? Quick Answer: Condensation forms when warm, moist air reaches...

Planning a Metal Roofing Project?

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