Roof Hugger, LLC

Roof Hugger, LLC Roof Hugger® delivers engineered metal-over-metal retrofit solutions that strengthen existing roofs, reduce tear-off, and upgrade buildings to today’s codes.

Trusted nationwide for performance, efficiency, and long-term durability. Manufacturer of factory-notched sub-framing zee-shaped purlins for installing a new metal roof over an existing metal roof without removal. Don't replace your roof, retrofit it with a hugger!

Sometimes the biggest advantage of a retrofit is what you don’t have to do!As Buddy Kaul of Metal Buildings and Supplies...
09/08/2026

Sometimes the biggest advantage of a retrofit is what you don’t have to do!

As Buddy Kaul of Metal Buildings and Supplies points out, installing Roof Hugger® eliminates the need to open up the existing roof—helping reduce exposure to hazardous conditions while crews work above, while also helping maintain building security throughout the reroofing process.

No tear-off. Less exposure. Maintain building security. Less disruption. A smarter way to
retrofit an aging metal roof.

The Western Roofing Expo is almost here! 👋🏼 🏢Join Roof Hugger® September 27–30 and stop by Booth #750 to learn more abo...
09/03/2026

The Western Roofing Expo is almost here! 👋🏼 🏢

Join Roof Hugger® September 27–30 and stop by Booth #750 to learn more about metal-over-
metal retrofit systems and how they can help extend the life of aging metal buildings without a
costly tear-off.

Have a project in mind? Bring your questions and talk with the Roof Hugger® team about the right retrofit solution for your building.

📍 Booth #750
📅 September 27–30

Register today at https://westernroofingexpo.com/

Pay once. Or keep paying. 💰 🏢People often focus on what a roof will cost today—not what it could cost over the next 10, ...
09/01/2026

Pay once. Or keep paying. 💰 🏢

People often focus on what a roof will cost today—not what it could cost over the next 10, 20, or 30 years. Another repair may look like the cheaper option now, but repeated maintenance, ongoing repairs, eventual tear-off, disposal, labor, and disruption can add up over time.

A Roof Hugger metal-over-metal retrofit takes a long-term approach—using the existing roof as
the foundation for a new metal roof while eliminating costly tear-off and creating a solution built for decades of performance.

Don’t just consider the cost today. Consider the cost of doing it again.

Contractors: give your customers another option. 🔨 🏢When an aging metal roof needs to be replaced, a complete tear-off d...
08/27/2026

Contractors: give your customers another option. 🔨 🏢

When an aging metal roof needs to be replaced, a complete tear-off doesn’t have to be the only solution you offer. Roof Hugger® gives contractors a proven metal-over-metal retrofit option that allows a new metal roof to be installed directly over the existing roof—helping customers avoid the cost, waste, and disruption associated with removing the old system.

And installation is simpler than you might think.

Roof Hugger sub-purlins are factory-notched to nest directly over the existing metal roof profile and are fastened into the existing structural purlins below. Once installed, they create a level, engineered attachment surface for the new metal roof. No complicated framing system. No unnecessary demolition. Just an engineered retrofit solution designed to make installation efficient while delivering the long-term performance your customers expect.

Whether you’ve installed thousands of feet of Roof Hugger or you’re considering it for your first project, our team is here to help with system selection, engineering, estimating, and installation questions. 💬📞

Add Roof Huggers’ metal over metal retrofit system to the solutions you can confidently offer your customers. 🤝🏼

Roof damage rarely stays in one place. ❌Deteriorating fasteners can lead to loss of building diaphragm strength and poor...
08/25/2026

Roof damage rarely stays in one place. ❌

Deteriorating fasteners can lead to loss of building diaphragm strength and poor panel performance, that small leak today will lead to damaged insulation tomorrow, that leads to structural corrosion. Over time, small problems left unchecked, can spread into the structure, interior spaces, equipment, inventory, and day-to- day operations below.

That’s the danger of compounding damage. One unresolved issue creates another—and the longer it continues, the more complicated and expensive the solution can become.

For owners of aging metal buildings, recognizing when repairs are no longer solving the underlying problem is critical.

A Roof Hugger® metal-over-metal retrofit provides a long-term path forward by installing an engineered sub- purlin system over the existing metal roof to support a new, high-performance metal roof—all without a complete tear-off. The retrofit can also provide opportunities to add insulation, improve structural performance, and bring the roofing system closer to today’s building requirements.

Your roof is designed to protect everything beneath it. Don’t wait until one roofing problem becomes a building-wide problem.

Your building isn't standard. Your retrofit system shouldn't have to be either. ❌Every existing metal roof comes with it...
08/20/2026

Your building isn't standard. Your retrofit system shouldn't have to be either. ❌

Every existing metal roof comes with its own dimensions, panel profiles, insulation requirements, and project-specific challenges. That's why Roof Hugger offers Custom Sub-Purlins engineered to fit the needs of the building—not the other way around.

Need a specific height to accommodate additional insulation? A larger top fl**ge for a particular panel clip? A custom fit for an unusual existing roof profile? Our manufacturing capabilities allow dimensions, openings, fl**ge sizes, and fastener spacing to be customized for unique project requirements.*

Manufactured from high-strength 50ksi structural grade, 16-gauge, 0.60”, G-90 galvanized steel, custom sized Roof Hugger Sub-Purlins can meet or exceed current enhanced building code requirements – configured specifically for your project.

Special roof conditions don't have to mean complicated retrofit solutions. Tell us what you're working with, and we'll help engineer the right fit. 🤝🏼


08/18/2026

Can a roof retrofit actually make your building stronger? 💪 🏢

With Roof Hugger, the answer can be yes.

Our engineered sub-purlins attach directly through the existing metal roof into the structural purlins below. When properly engineered for the project, the Roof Hugger system can increase the existing purlins’ capacity while creating a strong foundation for the new metal roof.

That added strength can be especially important when accommodating new loads, meeting current code requirements, or upgrading an aging building for decades of continued service.


Ignoring your failing metal roof doesn’t make the problem go away—it often makes it more expensive. 💰 🏢Deferred maintena...
08/13/2026

Ignoring your failing metal roof doesn’t make the problem go away—it often makes it more expensive. 💰 🏢

Deferred maintenance can start with something small: a minor leak, deteriorating fasteners, corrosion, damaged panels, or an area that needs repair. Left unaddressed, those problems can lead to water intrusion, damaged insulation, structural deterioration, interior damage, operational disruptions, and eventually a much larger roofing project.

For commercial building owners, the true cost of waiting isn’t always visible until the damage is already done.

When an existing metal roof reaches the point where ongoing repairs no longer make financial sense, a Roof Hugger® metal-over-metal retrofit can provide a long-term alternative to continually investing in temporary fixes.

By utilizing the existing roof and structure as part of an engineered retrofit, building owners can avoid a costly tear-off while installing a new metal roof, adding insulation, improving structural performance, and extending the useful life of the building.

Maintenance will always cost something. Deferred maintenance can cost considerably more.

Know when it’s time to stop repairing the old roof and start investing in what comes next.

America’s buildings are getting older. The question is: what are we going to do with them? 🏢Across the country, warehous...
08/11/2026

America’s buildings are getting older. The question is: what are we going to do with them? 🏢

Across the country, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, schools, government buildings, and other commercial structures are reaching an age where major components—including their roofs—need to be addressed.

But aging doesn’t always mean obsolete.

For buildings with existing metal roofs, a properly engineered metal-over-metal retrofit can provide an opportunity to extend the life of the structure without the cost, waste, and disruption of a complete roof tear- off.

Roof Hugger systems are designed to build on what’s already there. Our engineered sub-purlins attach directly to the existing structure, creating the foundation for a new metal roof while offering opportunities to strengthen existing purlins, accommodate additional insulation, improve wind uplift performance, and help meet today’s building code requirements.

As America faces the challenge of aging infrastructure, sometimes the smartest solution isn’t starting over—it’s making what we already have stronger, more efficient, and ready for decades more service.

Don’t replace a building that still has more to give. Retrofit it for what comes next! ✔️


08/06/2026

What is Roof Hugger and how does it work? 🏢

Roof Hugger is an engineered metal-over-metal retrofit system that allows a new metal roof to be
installed without tearing off the existing one.

Our factory-notched sub-purlins fit over the existing roof profile and attach directly into the structural
purlins below, creating a secure foundation for the new metal roof. The result? Less disruption, no costly tear-off, opportunities for added insulation, improved structural performance, and a new metal roof built to perform for decades.

Build on what’s already there. Build better with Roof Hugger. 🤝🏼


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Lutz, FL
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