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Traditional Wood Nailers Leave a Gap — Metal Closes It

Published - 5 / 22 / 25

The Issue: Where Insulation Stops, Thermal Performance Drops Even well-insulated roofs can lose thermal performance at the edge — where traditional wood nailers stop...

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Traditional Wood Nailers Leave a Gap — Metal Closes It
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