Metal Roofing
Lakeside Fasteners T17 Fastlok™
The T17 FASTLOK™ by Lakeside Construction Fasteners allows for metal panels to be stitched and secured in-place to prevent separation! With the deep major thread design the T17 FASTLOK™ will help bond metal panels together to resist panel separation when utilizing the T17 FASTLOK™ as a stitch fastener. T17 FASTLOK™ ...
Western States Metal Roofing to showcase latest products and connect with contractors at WRE 2026
By The Coffee Shops®. Explore new panel profiles, custom fabrication capabilities, specialty finishes and contractor-focused resources at this year’s event. For metal roofing professionals, the Western States Roofing Contractors Association's (WSRCA) 52nd Western Roofing Expo is more than just a trade show. It's one of the premier opportunities of the ...
World of Possibilities: MetalForming and METALCON
In this Read Listen Watch®, Megan Ellsworth welcomes MetalForming, LLC’s Vice President of Architectural Sales, Ryan Lemmel, for an exclusive METALCON preview and to discover how their newest products tackle today’s biggest challenges in the metal construction industry. From precision and productivity to automation and support, learn how these innovations ...
Lower Prices on Steel Clamp-On Snow Fences plus Updated Pricing
TRA Snow & Sun has implemented an updated price list, effective June 1, 2026. As part of this update, we're pleased to announce that pricing on our steel Clamp-On snow retention systems has decreased. If you received a quote for one of our steel Clamp-On products before June 1, we ...
The secret to turning ideas into buildable metal projects
The Coffee Shops™. How education, digital tools and early collaboration support architects from concept to construction. In a recent interview, Mercedes Harris, architectural marketing manager for Western States Metal Roofing, discussed how the company works with architects, designers and specification professionals to help bring metal roofing and wall panel projects ...
In the face of extreme weather, Unified Steel holds strong
By Emma Peterson. Stone Coated Roofing provides advanced protection against wind, fire, hail and long-term environmental exposure. Recently, the weather has been growing more intense with colder colds, hotter hots and higher winds. And thanks to the El Niño weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean, the extreme weather is not ...
Get the look without the hassle
By Anna Lockhart. Standing seam metal roofing is all the rage but comes with a heavy cost. Central States says: what if you could get the look, for less? Metal roofing has continued to surge in popularity as homeowners have become aware of the benefits of choosing metal ...
Tested to perform
By Emma Peterson. AWIP’s Bob Beaird explains how rigorous FM testing helps ensure roofing and wall systems deliver proven performance, safety and quality. In the roofing and construction industries, there is a drive to always be developing better products. The goal with this is to create products that make our ...
Converting metal demand into business growth
By The Coffee Shops™. Fuel metal sales through training opportunities and customer education. Training may be the foundation of success in metal roofing, but contractors also need the ability to communicate value to customers. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down for a ...
Keep calm and lock on
By The Coffee Shops™. Having the right latch system is critical to ensuring success and unit integrity for any storage business. In an episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards sat down with Andrew Wilson, chief engineering and innovation officer for Central States Manufacturing, to discuss the importance of high-quality ...
