Metal Roofing
MCA Releases New White Paper "MCM Best Practices: Proper Surface Preparation for Stiffener Adhesion"
The technical document focuses on the proper preparation for the two most predominant materials used for stiffener adhesion. The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released a new white paper, “MCM Best Practices: Proper Surface Preparation for Stiffener Adhesion.” Metal Composite Material (MCM) cladding systems are an attractive and popular choice for aesthetics ...
What’s HOT in Metal
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Discussing the upward trends in metal roofing and how contractors can incorporate metal into their business. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want and where they want with the ...
MRA Calls for Increased Government, Utility Action to Spur Home Efficiency Improvement and Reduce Climate Impacts
The MRA is calling on federal, state and local governments and utilities to take more action to incentivize homeowners to make smart, energy-efficient decisions. The start of fall is typically the time to prepare for cold weather. But with a changing climate many regions are experiencing hotter weather longer, making home ...
MCA Releases New White Paper: "Insulated Metal Panel NBC Specifications for Roofs and Walls"
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released the first of several industry-standard guide specifications. The first release consists of two specifications, based on criteria applicable to IMPs captured within the International Building Code or IBC. The paper is designed to aid designers working with Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) to help them ...
Metal Roofs Versus Hurricane Winds
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Metal roofs are strong enough to stand up against hurricane conditions. There is a reason why roofs in hurricane regions have such meticulous building code requirements. Hurricanes are the most intense natural disasters we face in the U.S. Just last year, damages from hurricanes cost $47 ...
DECRA Metal Roofing vs. Traditional Roofing Materials in Tornado Regions
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Tornado season is among us. Make sure you let homeowners know to consider stone-coated metal to protect their homes. Tornado Alley used to be limited to Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas and Kansas, but recently these storms have been spreading beyond these states; and tornado touchdowns are ...
How Metal Roofing Transformed the Business of Two Contractors
By Sherwin-Williams. Discover the number of advantages of metal roofing with Todd Meinhold and Adam Parnes. With 25 years of experience in metal roofing, Adam Parnes’ Global Home Improvement serves customers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. He began in metal roofing because he was enamored by how metal ...
Stop Leaks Ahead of Time
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. This video playlist will walk you through the all-important metal roof sealing and reinforcement maintenance processes. ROOF X TENDER® by TRI-BUILT™ from Beacon Building Products curated a metal roof detailing playlist to provide contractors with step-by-step instructions on sealing or reinforcing fasteners, seams, penetrations ...
Balance is the Key to Ventilating a Metal Roof
By MARCO Industries. High-performing metal roof mechanics require an equal amount of intake and exhaust. There are a handful of ways to focus on the ventilation of a metal roof and calculate how it would be appropriate or specific to a particular project. Metal roofing is almost its own science, ...
Choosing the Right SPF for Your Customers' Home: How to Beat the Heat This Summer
Not all roofs are created equal, and that’s especially true when it comes to controlling extreme summertime temperatures. With a hotter-than-ever summer predicted in many parts of the U.S. and Canada, understanding how a roof performs to keep homeowners cool while maximizing energy savings is essential. Helping your customers choose the ...
