Anything out of metal– Yes, we can make that: ADA-compliant railings for ramps, stairs, and walkways.
Our team recently fabricated an ADA-compliant railing solution for a local school system in partnership with the general contractor.
The project included 100 linear feet of three-bar rails for a handicap ramp, along with additional sections for the entrance stairs.
Constructed from 1-1/2-inch diameter low-carbon steel, the structure features sturdy 6-inch x 9-inch x ½-inch drilled support bases for secure installation on concrete. To ensure long-lasting durability, all components were finished with a high-quality powder coating, providing excellent resistance to the elements.
Our group can work with your business, institution, or industry to fabricate custom metal products that improve access, safety, and processes. We collaborate to provide just the services needed including design, layout, measuring, fabrication, and/or installation as required.
Charleston division completes comprehensive exterior renovation of WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals Pediatric Center.
Tri-State collaborated with WVU Medicine’s design team to execute a comprehensive exterior renovation of the WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals Pediatric Center, modernizing the building envelope and transforming its appearance.
Our team replaced the original 3,500 sq. ft. faded red standing seam metal on the sloped roof areas with a new high-performance 24 ga. metal panel system in “Award Blue.” On the 4,500 sq. ft. low-slope areas, a 60 mil. EPDM system with upgraded tapered polyiso insulation ensures water-tight, energy-efficient performance.
Color-matched soffit and radius siding panels complement the sloped metal roof and complete the exterior transformation.
Tri-State has extensive experience working in sensitive areas like this fully operational medical facility, coordinating and communicating with other trades to minimize disruptions to building occupants and other contractors.
Tri-State planned and executed the project safely according to our “Working. Safe.” protocols including proper fall protection systems, scaffolding, and a secure perimeter.
Here’s to another year of great partnerships.
As the year draws to a close, we want to thank you for partnership. 2025 will mark 102 years of working with great clients like you.
We are always looking for the best ways to solve problems for building owners and property managers, providing quality roofing, sheet metal, and mechanical contracting services.
Here’s what some of our clients had to say in 2024:
“The service that is provided from Tri-State is top notch. The industry we are in and the regulatory compliance that we work under creates an immensely complex environment. We are regulated by federal US government agencies, as well as some global regulatory agencies which in turn makes this a unique site to work in. With the professionalism and experience that your staff has makes them well suited to execute services for us. I’m not aware of any other contractors that could provide the level of service in the environment we are in. This makes them a valuable service provider to our network. Our site is part of a network that provides important medications to patients on a global level, and we consider the staff at Tri-State a part of the delivery to the patients. ” – Supervisor, Maintenance
“You always take care of our properties and take the stress off me.” – Property Manager
“You will always be #1 to us!!” – Property Manager
“It is great working with you. Whenever I have any issues, I appreciate the timely response and explaining options available to fix an issue. Tri-State has been a great company to work with. Thank you.” – Manager
We always appreciate hearing from you: how we can help, how we can improve, what new services we can provide. We look forward to another great year serving you in 2025.
Tri-State installs new copper roof on historic Ohio basilica.
We are proud to share this progress photo of The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption in Marietta, Ohio.
Completed in 1909 as St. Mary Catholic Church, it was decreed the 76th basilica in the United States in 2013 in recognition of its historic significance and artistic splendor.
Experienced with the special challenges and responsibility of re-roofing and repairing treasured historic buildings, Tri-State was chosen to replace the 1992 asphalt shingle roof installation with a beautiful copper roof and built-in gutters.
Schedule a fall roof inspection and avoid that “would-a, could-a, should-a” feeling.
Have you scheduled your fall roof inspection? When you schedule an inspection rather than react to leaks, you can avoid more complicated repairs and higher costs.
Tough weather conditions have punished your roof all summer. Let us give your roof a thorough inspection to see how it fared, and how well it’s set up to endure winter’s weather extremes. You can avoid a possible “would-a, could-a, should-a” feeling.
Knowledge is the antidote to fear. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
There may be very small issues that will be unnoticed unless ignored. These can be caught and remedied while our technicians are on site, saving additional service calls for issues that will eventually make themselves apparent. We will clear the roof and drains of debris, locate signs of weakness, and perform minor repairs.
Waiting to discover leaks until they have grown, expanded, and caused damage to a greater area and more system components is always more expensive in the long run.
Knowledge itself is power. – Francis Bacon
Following a fall roof inspection, you will be armed with knowledge about your system. This provides the peace of mind that comes with knowing the condition of your roof, an outlook on its long-term performance potential, and the ability to plan for the timing of an eventual repair, restoration, or replacement.
Call the office nearest you to schedule a fall commercial roof inspection.
Our HVAC divisions can help with a fall HVAC/mechanical inspection.
Anything out of metal – Yes, we can make that: chutes
Our group fabricated this custom chute for an industrial client.
The piece measures approximately 32” x 20” x 15” and is built using 16 ga. 304 stainless steel.
It will be installed to assist with material handling as part of a manufacturing process. The piece has stainless dowel rods within the input area to control material flow and a reservoir to collect overflow. The long portion of the chute is removable through built-in side clamps.
We work with area manufacturers to fabricate metal products like this one to improve processes, safety, material handling, and access.
When severe weather strikes, we are a phone call away.
Stay safe and take care during extreme weather events like Tropical Storm Debby.
A catastrophic event like this can challenge even the most prepared building owners and the best built roofing systems.
Consider Tri-State/Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Group as a part of your crisis control team. We can provide emergency support protecting occupants, building contents, and valuable inventory; and help keep vital services up and running.
Whenever, wherever the trouble starts, a phone call puts you on the path to a solution. Call the location nearest you any time 24/7 for emergency service. Difficult jobs like these are our specialty.
Anything out of metal – Yes, we can make that: tube trees
Our craftsmen can field measure, design, lay out, and fabricate sheet metal products to meet your need for just about anything out of metal.
This custom piece for application in a healthcare setting may be small, but offers a big solution for nurses and other medical professionals.
The “tube tree” manages tubes, lines, cords, and cables of various sizes, preventing tangling and eliminating trip hazards.
Custom fabrications, large or small: Tri-State has you covered. What worksite problem can we help you solve?
OSHA proposes new heat stress rule.
The Tri-State/Service Group works to protect our people from heat illnesses and injuries. Our “Working. Safe.” program includes providing sufficient water, rest, and shade; training to recognize signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses; first aid and an emergency plan. On-site leadership and “buddy system” contribute to worker safety.
OSHA began developing a new rule on employee exposures to heat-related injuries and illnesses in 2021. Earlier this month, the agency published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the subject which outlines a number of steps employers will be required to take if and when the rule becomes final. Those steps include:
Monitoring temperatures
Identifying a person to be a Heat Safety Coordinator
Conducting regular training
Allowing for rest breaks, providing shade and having water available at all times
Developing an acclimatization program for new and returning workers
Having a heat prevention plan and an incident reporting process
Under rulemaking procedures, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register. The public will then be given 120 days to file comments, which OSHA must take into consideration before publishing its final rule. It will take several months for all of that to happen. In the meantime, OSHA has made heat stress prevention a National Emphasis Program through April of next year.
The Tri-State/Service Group works to prevent heat illnesses, assessing conditions and workload each day. Heat safety and illness recognition and prevention is a core topic in training and safety meetings as a part of our “Working. Safe.” program.
Summer is here and the time is right for heat safety.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report over 700 heat-related deaths in a 14-year period, highlighting the dire consequences of failing to manage hydration and heat stress effectively.
According to scientists at NASA, the summer of 2023 was Earth’s hottest since records began in 1880.
As we settle into 2024’s long, hot summer, we are reinforcing our safety efforts each day to prevent heat illnesses at work. Our strategy has many elements, among them these important recommendations from OSHA.
Acclimatization New and returning workers are acclimated to jobsite conditions gradually, building tolerance to the heat.
Importance of Hydration Drink even if you are not thirsty. Studies have shown that most workers show up to work already dehydrated and end their day in an increased state of dehydration. Dehydration causes cardiovascular strain that can result in fatigue, loss of mental clarity, headaches, and muscle weakness.
Rest Breaks should last long enough for workers to recover from the heat. Rest is critical when core body temperature increases. The body must recuperate to allow for proper blood flow to cool down the body and deliver oxygen at the levels demanded by physical work.
Consider personal risk factors and look out for each other. All workers tolerate heat differently. Heat intolerance happens for a variety of reasons. According to OSHA, these personal risk factors and other medical conditions can predispose workers to heat-related illnesses.
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Lower level of physical fitness
- Use of certain medications such as diuretics (water pills) and some psychiatric or blood pressure medicines
- Some medications can result in a worker’s inability to feel heat conditions and/or the inability to sweat, so symptoms of heat stress may not be evident.
- Alcohol use
- Use of illicit drugs such as opioids, methamphetamine, or cocaine
Education and More Our groups hold regular meetings with a full safety agenda that includes active discussion, lessons, and best practices for preventing and if necessary, responding to heat-related illnesses. Through our “Working. Safe.” program, we are always working to improve safety performance and minimize risks like these each day–with a zero injury and illness goal.