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The leaves are turning, you’re still picking up stray candy wrappers from trick-or-treaters, and travel plans for Thanksgiving are underway. This can only mean one thing: Fall is in full swing, and winter is right around the corner. For facility managers and building owners in northern regions, this means it’s time to start prepping your buildings for the cold and snow. One of the most important aspects of this preparation is ensuring your rooftop is ready to handle the imminent winter weather. Without further ado, here are seven tips to keep in mind during preparation. Clear Your Drains and Gutters Once a layer of snow comes in, it could bury your access points making them difficult to reach. Debris blocking downspouts can slow drainage of melting snow and ice which can extend the length of time your roof is carrying an additional load. Perform a full rooftop inspection. For some parts of the country, this could be the last time you’ll have a clear view of the entire roof, so take adv...

If you have a pet or two at home, you know that they need to have a warm, clean place to sleep. If you keep animals commercially, then you need to take really good care of your livestock and this includes adequate livestock shelter. There are several options out there but a steel livestock shelter is the best one for several reasons; Steel is tough so livestock shelters made of steel will be able to hold the largest and strongest of bulls, horses and other livestock Long-lasting so it will be a long time before you need to have repairs done on your livestock shelter Secure meaning that if you add a strong lock, your livestock will always be safe in the shelter Can be insulated to ensure that the livestock are adequately warm during the cold seasons. Buildings of the Future There are different types of options of steel buildings and this goes for livestock shelters as well. You can choose the livestock shelter that is right for you in size. Those that use the arch construction system ma...

What does an OEM roll former do? Is the process any different from architectural roll forming? And how is either going to solve your project’s case? We’ll clue you in (since we do both). A roll forming company can offer parts you can use for your own brand-name product and metal trim moulding produced under its own line. So ask a potential vendor about its capabilities -- you may be surprised at the versatility of metal bending services. OEM METAL BENDING SERVICES SINCE 1904 Why it’s called “OEM” -- original equipment manufacturer --  is a mystery. An OEM supply company is actually one that makes products out of components manufactured by another company. That second company then sells the assembled, finished product to users under its own brand name. So what does a custom roll forming company do for OEM buyers? 1. Accurate Tolerances An OEM part is more about function, so tolerance and precision are especially important. Your roll former should stick as closely as possible to the ...