Author: abmartin

Building Showcase: Farmstead with Medium Bronze Metal Roof

This farmhouse on a tree farm in central Pennsylvania is enjoying the energy efficiency and the curb appeal of […]
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Building Showcase: Garage with Copper Penny Metal Roof

Sitting high atop a Pennsylvania mountain sits this 3-car garage with a Copper Penny ABSeam metal roof from A.B. […]
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Building Showcase – PA Horse Farm with Vinyl Shake Siding and Metal Roofs

This PA Horse Farm is an example of a homeowner and builder that approaches a multi-year project with a consistent […]
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What is the Building Showcase?

We’re always excited to see exceptional buildings from exceptional builders. Over the years, we have collected hundreds of photos and […]
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Building Showcase: Country Barn with Black Metal Roof

A beautiful country setting is the home of this brand new 40′ x 80′ garage/event barn. All the building materials […]
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3 Reasons to Build with AB Martin in 2022

At AB Martin, we’re about serving builders with quality post frame building materials, metal roofing & siding, and complete custom […]
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Steel Roof Panels

Steel Roof Panels have advantages and disadvantages. Let’s look at a few of them. Advantages of Steel Roof Panels 1. […]
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3 Ways to Find Local Pole Barn Builders

You want to build a beautiful yet practical pole barn, but what next? The thought of doing it all yourself […]
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Heat-formed Steel: What Is It AND Why Is It Important?

“Heat-formed steel” and “cold-formed steel” are two terms that describe the different methods of manufacturing painted steel roof panels like […]
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[Video] Save Time with the Snap Table Pro for Standing Seam

The Snap Table Pro is an all-in-one panel preparation system for standing seam metal roofing; with the highest quality in […]
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Is a metal roof way noisier than shingles?

In this world, it rains on the metal roofs and the shingle roofs alike. But what is the noise level of a metal roof? Homeowners are asking for two reasons. On one hand are the homeowners who are worried that …
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Infographic: Is a metal roof heavier than shingles?

When you think of putting steel panels on your roof, you’re smart to consider the weight. Metal is one of the heaviest substances known to man, right? The last thing you want to do is overload your trusses or rafters and bring your shiny new metal roof crashing down into your living room. But does a metal roof actually weigh more than asphalt shingles?
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Steel Price Increase – April 2018

With the recently announced tariffs on imported steel and aluminum and with the recent increases in the cost of paint, […]
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New Rules for Ground Contact

Required Uses for Ground Contact Ground Contact Treated Wood (instead of standard pressure treated) is now required when… … joists […]
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How to Choose the Best Snow Retention System

The following is a portion of an article that was originally published in the Metal Construction News. Snow Retention: Compatible […]
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Prevent Crushing Snow Slides with Snow Guards!

Snow Defender™ 6500 Featured in the picture above, the patented Snow Defender™ 6500 is designed for standing seam roofs and […]
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Does a Metal Roof Cost More to Install?

There are two main factors that might affect the speed of install and therefore the cost of labor…
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Why You Should Want a Metal Roof in the Winter

In an earlier post titled, Keep Cool with Our Metal Roof, we showed how a metal roof can save you […]
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A.B. Martin’s Holiday Hours and Closures

12/24/15 • A.B. Martin will be closing early at 3 PM on Christmas Eve 12/25/15 • A.B. Martin will be […]
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2015 Thanksgiving Week Sale • Black Friday Bonus Sale!

Mention you saw this post and get 10% off storewide* the week of Thanksgiving, and sign up for our door prizes […]
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Will Metal or Shingles Cost Me the Most?

Both metal and asphalt roofing get the job done when it comes to sheltering a building, but they really part […]
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Keep Cool with our Metal Roof

Both metal and asphalt roofing get the job done when it comes to sheltering a building, but they really part […]
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