Lynchburg, Va. (May 22, 2008)--Contractor-manufactured metal roofing is the fastest growing market segment in metal roofing systems today. The performance characteristics of metal roofing, as well as machinery innovation, weather tight warranties, tax benefits, and the ability to meet tight deadlines have become very popular with business owners, roofing contractors and home owners alike. In an increasingly sophisticated market, Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems, an N.B. Handy Company product line, combines the best of these qualities to meet every onsite need.

Setting higher standards for excellence and efficiency, Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems are manufactured on the Schlebach Quadro-Plus rollforming machine to enable job-site production of up to ten different roofing panels (structural and architectural), more that any other rollformer on the market today. The machine’s ability to manufacture roofing panels for both residential and commercial projects, combined with the enhanced capability to switch profiles ten times faster than other rollforming machine, gives contractors a flexible edge in maintaining control for any installation.

According to Mike Landry, Vice President of Sales – Roofing Division, the all–in–one system boosts contractor’s abilities to meet tighter construction timelines with less constraint, opening the door to a range of business opportunities.

“The Sentrigard Metal Roofing System combined with our network of distribution centers offers a simple, innovative approach to address the increasing demands of a rapidly evolving industry,” explains Landry. “Every need for any type of installation can be found from one source, from the rollforming machine, to metals, to screws, clips, and underlayment. By taking care of the details, we give contractors the freedom to focus on a job’s major elements and the chance to expand their business to include any style of roofing.”

Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems feature Sentriclad Architectural Metals; the Kynar painted galvalume and aluminum has a 30 year finish warranty and is available in 30 different colors, including “cool colors” for increased energy efficiency. Sentriclad maintains an Energy Star rating making Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems eligible for LEED Certification. A LEED® (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) certified building is the highest standard of a building’s energy efficiency set by the United States Green Building Council.

“More and more the benefits of energy efficiency are becoming an integral part of roof system design,” Landry says. “Whether through lower heating and cooling costs, increased tax benefits, or recyclability, a ‘green’ roof is a practical solution for companies and individual homes. By meeting Energy Star classifications in all our metals, there is no question that Sentrigard roofs will have a positive lasting impact.”

Sentrigard Metal Roof Systems panel assemblies have undergone rigorous testing to ensure optimum performance in any weather condition and are HVHZ certified, having passed High Velocity Hurricane Zone tests for wind uplift and air and water infiltration. These systems are also available with a weathertight warranty, insuring that your building will be free from the elements.

N. B. Handy Company’s 18 strategically located distribution centers throughout Maryland, Virginia, the Carolina’s, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee, are fully stocked with all materials and accessories needed for the Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems and are staffed by representatives who provide personalized customer service. All products can easily be shipped to any jobsite location making N. B. Handy Company and the Sentrigard Metal Roofing Systems a one–stop–shop for contractors to get what they need directly to their location in a timely fashion.

For more information, visit www.sentrigard.com

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About N.B. Handy
N.B. Handy is one of the country’s largest independent wholesale distributors of commercial roofing supplies and precision metal fabricating machinery. The company also specializes, including on–site machinery repair and service. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., the company has 18 strategically located, full-service sales and distribution facilities in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. For more information about N.B. Handy Company sales and service, call 800-274-6244 or log on to www.nbhandy.com.