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Cary Barger

Cary Barger has been helping builders solve problems for the last 40 years by using his experience in the drafting, estimating, product development, and field service department at Star. He is also the past chairman of the construction committee at MBMA.

Last Call For Maintenance
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Last call for annual maintenance

Metal building systems have great longevity… if properly maintained.
Dec. 20, 2017
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Building Materials

Controlling condensation

No matter what structural material you build with, be it steel, concrete, or wood, water is the enemy.  Water corrodes steel. It rots wood.  It can infiltrate concrete...
Aug. 24, 2017
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Moisture Control/Building Envelope

Understanding rainscreen wall systems

For most buildings, water is the enemy. Bulk moisture in the form of liquid water, snow, or ice needs to be kept on the exterior to prevent structural damage and degradation....
Dec. 13, 2016
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Roofing

The incredible long-lived metal roof

There’s good news about metal roofs.  According to recent research—a metal roof can last at least 60 years.  That’s as long as the expected service life of a commercial...
May 9, 2016
Metal building maintenance is essential
Metals

Metal building maintenance is essential

Owners – and prospective owners – of metal buildings often want to know how much maintenance is necessary, and what they need to do. This is information that every metal building...
Nov. 5, 2015
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Metals

Single Sourcing - A Metal Building Creates Peace of Mind

The worry of every new building owner is that some problem will occur—some defect will come to light—and he won't be able to get it fixed by the builder. The work is warrantied...
Sept. 8, 2015