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Joe Miller

Joe Miller is the Owner and Vice President of Supply Maverick, bringing a multigenerational perspective to the steel roofing and siding industry. Having grown up around the business, he developed knowledge and experience in the metal-roofing manufacturing market beginning in 2008 and gained hands-on installation experience starting in 2010.

Since 2014, Joe has led Mid Michigan Metal Sales, deepening his practical understanding of the products, details, and decisions behind successful metal-roofing projects. Through his articles, he shares clear, experience-based guidance on metal roofing and siding components—from fasteners, closures, and flashings to snow guards, ventilation products, and other essential accessories. His goal is to help contractors, builders, and property owners source the right materials with confidence.

April 12, 2024 4 min read Updated September 3, 2026

How Many Screws Per Sheet of Metal Roofing?

Quantity is often an important consideration when installing, upgrading or otherwise working with a metal roof, and one…

April 5, 2024 4 min read Updated September 3, 2026

How to Patch Screw Holes in a Metal Roof

There are a variety of common tasks that may need to be carried out for a metal roof…

March 26, 2024 5 min read Updated September 3, 2026

Are Snow Guards Required By Code?

Considering local building codes and requirements is always important for any structure you’re involved in managing, and one…

March 26, 2024 5 min read Updated September 3, 2026

Where to Place Snow Guards on Metal Roofs

It’s common for first-time clients of products like snow guards and other snow fall protection materials to have…

March 26, 2024 4 min read Updated September 3, 2026

How Far Apart Should Metal Roof Screws Be?

There are a number of questions that tend to come up from clients purchasing metal roofing screws and…

February 16, 2024 4 min read Updated September 3, 2026

How Many Snow Guards Do I Need?

There are several product areas within which determining the right number to order is very important, and a…

February 9, 2024 5 min read Updated September 3, 2026

When Should You Replace Metal Roof Screws?

Replacing structural components of a various home or building when they become less useful or unsafe is naturally…

February 2, 2024 5 min read Updated September 3, 2026

Metal Roof Snow Guards Vs. Snow Rails

If your home or building is located in any area that experiences significant average snowfall during the winter,…

January 26, 2024 4 min read Updated September 3, 2026

Screw Head Type Options for Metal Roofs

There are a few important qualities to be considering when it comes to screws for any metal roofing…

January 26, 2024 5 min read Updated September 3, 2026

Risks of Using Snow Guards in Isolated Areas

Risks of Using Snow Guards in Isolated Roof Areas There are a few concepts that are important when…

January 26, 2024 5 min read Updated September 3, 2026

How Snow Guards Help Protect Your Gutters

There are a few important components of most homes or buildings that share a relationship with the roof…

December 15, 2023 4 min read Updated September 3, 2026

Benefits of Stainless Steel Metal Roof Fasteners

There are a few robust materials you may be selecting from when it comes to various fastener needs…

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