Tips For Using The Spec Builder Tool
(For Architects & Contractors)

Most roofing contractors agree that the hardest part about putting together a construction submittal is getting final approval from the architect for all the building materials you scoped for their project. And depending on the project size, its no coincidence that submittals could possibly involve gathering thousands of documents. While most manufacturers try to make these files easy to find on their website, it still proves to be difficult, costly, and time-consuming. That's why at Western States Metal Roofing, we're making it easier for you to specify our products and getting an approval faster by automating the collection process. With this easy-to-use document finder, get all the files and specifications you need with the click of a button.

Watch This Quick Tutorial Before You Begin

Are You Ready To Start Using The Spec Builder Tool?

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The Answers Couldn't Be More Obvious

Reasons Why You Should Start Using The Spec Builder Tool Today

Spend less time searching for files and spend more time working on more important aspects of the project. Start feeling less stressed by letting the spec builder tool find all the documents you need and putting them together in one easy-to-save .zip file.

Improved Time Management

Stick closer to your proposed timeline now that you don't have to wait around for the manufacturer to send you the files you need to get an approval for their building materials.

More Control
Over Costs

Increase profits when you take advantage of better pricing because you're ready to buy. Never miss a deal again because you're still waiting on an approval.

Increased Productivity

Become more efficient by spending less time organizing, filing, and tracking individual files. Our system electronically zips all related files together so you stay more organized.

Better Visibility
Of Project Materials

With each query, a visual list of documents will appear on the results page allowing you to see clearly which documents are available and which need to be requested.

And If That's Not Enough

Here's Some More To Think About

Submittals are important early in a project and can be an early indicator of how a project is executed. With the spec builder tool you can:

Reduce Downtime
Improve Communications
Streamline Administrative Work
Stay Organized

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How The Spec Builder Tool Works

The Western States Metal Roofing Spec Builder Tool is an online interactive tool developed to help minimize approval times during the construction submittal process. This is how it works.

Begin By Selecting A Roof Or Wall Panel

Start by choosing which part of the building needs metal panels to see which options are available.

Step 1

Next, Choose A Panel Style

Select from a list of available panel profiles based on your previous selection.

Step 2

Then, Select Your Favorite Color

Use the dropdown to explore different groups of colors and paint prints. Then make your selection. You can only choose one.

Step 3

Now, Pick From Available Gauges

Based on your previous choices, the gauges have been narrowed down to what's available in the color for the selected panel type.

Step 4

Finally, Your One Step Away

A summary of your selected choices will appear and a form must be filled out before you can set the spec builder in motion.

Step 5

Congratulations! You're done.

Once you click the submit button on the form, your results will display on the next screen. Here you can view your results and start your download.

View Your Results

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Tips For Using The Spec Builder Tool(For Architects & Contractors)

Are You Ready To Start Using The Spec Builder Tool?

The Answers Couldn't Be More Obvious

Reasons Why You Should Start Using The Spec Builder Tool Today

Improved Time Management

More ControlOver Costs

Increased Productivity

Better VisibilityOf Project Materials

Here's Some More To Think About

Hold On! Don't Forget About Us!

Don't Forget About Our Color Visualizer

Made With Love For Architects & Contractors

How The Spec Builder Tool Works

Begin By Selecting A Roof Or Wall Panel

Next, Choose A Panel Style

Then, Select Your Favorite Color

Now, Pick From Available Gauges

Finally, Your One Step Away

Congratulations! You're done.

TL;DR

Watch This Short Instructional Video On How To Use The Spec Builder Tool

Tips For Using The Spec Builder Tool
(For Architects & Contractors)

More Control
Over Costs

Better Visibility
Of Project Materials

Watch This Short Instructional Video
On How To Use The Spec Builder Tool