Terne Metal Roofing From Its Origins... to Today
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Credits: 1 LU
Available Until: 3/15/2013
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First, we will explore the origins of the category of metal roofing known as "terne" and introduce you to the modern options of terne roofing that are readily available today. Next, we will go back in history to see examples of terne roofing and why and where it was used widely. Then, we'll explore the advancements made in terne roofing from the later half of the last century to the present. Finally, we'll look at the form and color options that modern terne provides designers.
Follansbee offers a wide range of metal roofing products for commercial and residential construction including Terne II®, KlassicKolors®, TCS II® and TCS Satin®. Founded in the early 1800s, the Follansbee, WV, company has been manufacturing in its current location for more than 100 years. Modern alloys developed and patented by Follansbee have taken the original tin roof to new heights of performance and longevity.
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“Yet to use terne, but hope to find a use for it in preservation.” - Mark, 3/4/2012
“Great course on metal roofing, being a roofing contractor and now on the technical side and consulting side of the roofing business I seldom see a well though-out well versed and explainable course as this, job well done.” - mark, 7/28/2011
“great course really good product” - Devin, 7/25/2011
“Very informative!” - T, 5/27/2011, 5/5 stars
“next” - william, 2/27/2011