Our Industrial Series brakes were engineered specifically for the metal roofing and metal architectural industries. We offer contractors the ability to fabricate material right on the jobsite. All Industrial brakes include a precisely engineered stand with platform to handle the load and strain from bending roofing metal. Bend and Hem ...
By The Coffee Shops™. DECRA outlines how metal roofing can help homeowners build equity while reducing maintenance concerns. In the article “Do metal roofs increase home value?,” Trevor Underwood of DECRA Metal Roofing explores how a new metal roof can contribute to a home's overall value while delivering long-term performance ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Metal-over-metal retrofit systems help address aging roofs while meeting modern structural and code requirements. Across the United States, a large portion of installed metal roofs are growing closer to the end of their service lives. Data compiled from the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) shows that ...
By Jenny Yu. Western States Metal Roofing showcases popular architectural finishes with Corten and Charcoal Gray. As a leading manufacturer of metal roofing materials, Western States Metal Roofing (WSMR) centers its product design and engineering to meet and anticipate consumer trends. Two standout finishes that the company highlighted in a ...
By Emma Peterson. Discover how customer-driven design has fueled 60 years of success in metal bending technology. Since their founding over 60 years ago, Van Mark Products has worked to develop portable bending brakes that not only produce quality bends, but also serve the evolving needs of contractors in ...
By The Coffee Shops™. A shift in durability expectations and cost analysis is driving more homeowners toward metal roofing systems. Contractors across the country are rethinking traditional roofing materials as performance, durability and long-term value take center stage. In the article “Why More Contractors Are Recommending Metal Over Asphalt Shingles ...
By Emma Peterson. Learn how she and the MCA team are advocating for the industry amid a complex business landscape. Recently, Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS was welcomed as the first female chair holder in the Metal Construction Association (MCA)’s history. Lee Ann brings over two decades of industry experience ...
By Anna Lockhart. Do you know the best way to save on home renovations or roofing projects? Here’s how! No matter the time of year, there’s one thing that is always at the top of mind for homeowners – how will certain purchases impact my taxes? And with that ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Fire resistance, durability and design innovation are driving new demand. Metal siding is experiencing significant growth across residential and light commercial construction, and the reasons go far beyond aesthetics. In 2026, homeowners and contractors are increasingly choosing metal wall systems because they solve some of the ...
By Jenny Yu. Lakeside Construction Fasteners’s T17 FASTLOK™ system is engineered to help contractors secure metal panels more effectively. In the metal roofing industry, panel separation and overlapping gaps are common challenges contractors face. That’s why Lakeside Construction Fasteners, an international fasteners supplier and manufacturing company, developed its T17 ...