Metal Roofing
Metal Wall Panel Installation Training for Contractors
Metal wall cladding continues to be a growing sector in the design and construction of both residential and commercial buildings. To assist contractors who may not be familiar with installing single skin metal wall panels, ATAS International is now offering installation training in three of their locations, with a selection of ...
Folsom Fire Station Protected With Fluropon® Coating
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. The roof on this California fire station is durable and resistant to color fading. Folsom Fire Station 39 in Folsom, California is conveniently placed next to the Sierra Nevada mountains, an area prone to wildfires. With that in mind, the structure needs to be durable ...
Combat Unprecedented Market Swings by Diversifying Your Business
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. How retrofit and metal-over-metal roofing can help you survive sudden market changes. Working in the construction industry has its highs and lows. Even with business booming, something like COVID-19 can come in and change the game entirely. Last year, as the result of the pandemic, ...
Tips For Installing QuickBOLT Solar Mounts on Metal Roofs
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. With now being the best time to go solar, DECRA’s QuickBOLT stone-coated steel roof mounts make the installation process quick and painless. The demand is high right now for stone-coated metal roofing and solar panels, so much so that it’s difficult to find contractors ...
Considerations for Your Metal Roof When Mounting Accessories to it
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Why it matters that your materials are compatible when mounting accessories to an exposed-fastened metal roof. In order to preserve a roofs’ service life, it is crucial to install attachments without causing harm to the roof. The goal of this article is to help you ...
Put Your (Snow) Guard Up: How to Prevent Dangerous Rooftop Avalanches From Happening at Home
The first day of winter starts Dec. 21 this year, yet already freezing and sub-zero temperatures are hitting much of the U.S. and Canada. For homeowners, it’s a good reminder for how best to safely prepare your roof for snow and ice. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) warns that when heavy ...
A Sealant Made for Metal Roofs
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Franklin International has expanded their product capabilities to meet the increasing demands for sealants that pair with the distinct qualities of metal. Franklin International manufactures high-quality caulks and sealants from the raw materials to the final product. They are well known for their Titebond ...
S-5!® On Demand Webinars
S-5!® has been the leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions for over 26 years. Our zero-penetration clamps attach ancillary items to standing seam metal roofs without violating roof integrity or warranties. The clamps mount snow-retention and wind-performance systems, satellite dishes, solar arrays, signs/banners, light fixtures, gas piping, stack/flue bracing, ...
Metal Roof Performance: How to Finish Strong
Choosing the right coating gives metal roofs real cache, if homeowners know what to look for For homeowners looking for serious low-maintenance performance and durability for the roof over their head, it’s hard to beat metal. Quality metal roofing finishes and coatings up the ante even more, by delivering a wide range ...
American Metal Roofs Is Here for New Roof Construction
By Metal Roofing Consultants. How to help homeowners factor the estimated cost of a new construction metal roof into your planning budget. So, you are working on a new construction project and your client has chosen a metal roof — great choice! Make sure the homeowner knows a metal roof ...
