Hugger Advantages
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No need to remove old roof at high cost, business interruption and possible weather damage.
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Saves up to 70% of labor on preparation of old roof.
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Requires only standard tools and fasteners.
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Precision punched notches act as continuous template.
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10' lengths, 16 gauge, 50 ksi steel.
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Punched pilot holes for rapid fastening into existing support structurals.
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Unique "nesting" into old panel profile achieves rugged - stable - low silhouette connection system.
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Maintains integrity of original design loadings.
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Achieves "thermal break" air space between old and new roof sheets.
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Allows for optional insulation.
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Laboratory and load tested - Certified load charts.
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Florida product approval on selected assemblies.
And ROOF HUGGERS Pass The WIND TEST!
Why? Engineering and Testing!
Testing ALSO CONFIRMED STRENGTHENING BENEFITS!
(See ARTICLE)
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Dead Load Tested
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Certified Laboratory Uplift Tested
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Computer Finite Element Analysis
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Low Wind Shear Silhouette