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Then warrants start converting into stock while GameStop starts taking in a couple billion more in cash, then things start changing fast. If the market cap moves up toward the $20 billion range while GameStop is sitting on $12 or $13 billion in cash and securities, then the whole thing doesn't look near as awkward anymore.

And if PowerPack is growing like people think it is, and that starts showing up on the books in a serious way, then the situation changes even more.

What I still wonder is why Cohen is making the move now instead of waiting a little while longer. If GameStop was in a 50% better position? How long would that have taken? Only thing I can think of is maybe he believes if he waits too long, somebody else sees the same opportunity and moves first.

There's some alignment that caused RC to make the move now.

BTW, manufacturers do not warranty the install, just the paint not to fade... and then not more than a certain amount.

Standard Practice in Other Countries:

In many regions outside the United States, rib fastening (placing screws on the "crest" of the panel) is either the standard or a manufacturer-approved alternative.

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[[New Zealand]: Most major manufacturers and building codes in these countries explicitly require or favor fastening through the rib for roofing applications.

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[[Germany: It is widely used and accepted in German engineering standards for various metal profiles.](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0345h)

Technical Reasons and Logic for Rib Fastening.

This is some of the main reasons:

1. Water Management: The rib is the highest point of the panel. By placing the fastener here, you ensure it is away from the "valleys" where water and debris collect and flow. This reduces the pressure and duration of water contact on the rubber seal.

2. Thermal Movement: The "air gap" between the top of the rib and the roof deck allows the rib to act as a spring. As the metal expands and contracts with the sun, the rib flexes slightly, which can prevent the screws from experiencing the direct side-to-side (shear) force that causes "fastener back-out" or hole elongation in flat-fastened panels.

3. Wind Resistance: Historically, fastening at the strongest part of the panel profile—the rib—was believed to provide better structural stability against high wind uplift, as it prevents the panel from "peeling" up from the valley.

Supporting Companies

*NZ Metal Roofing Manufacturers: Their installation guides provide standard patterns for crest/rib fastening.

* BDN Fasteners: Explicitly states that for roofing, screws should be installed on the "crest corrugation or on the ribs" to avoid obstructing the flow of water and debris.

* Rib Runner: This company specializes in tools specifically designed to help installers accurately drill and set screws into the top of the ribs.