Metal Roofing
AI Forges Ahead in Metal Construction
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Metal Construction Association (MCA), host Karen Edwards talks with industry leaders explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming metal construction, from manufacturing and production planning to quality control and supply chain management. Learn how AI-driven innovations are helping manufacturers improve productivity, forecasting and ...
AI Forges Ahead in Metal Construction
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Metal Construction Association (MCA), host Karen Edwards talks with industry leaders explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming metal construction, from manufacturing and production planning to quality control and supply chain management. Learn how AI-driven innovations are helping manufacturers improve productivity, forecasting and ...
Fresh profiles expand the possibilities of stone-coated steel
By The Coffee Shops®. New roof profiles and color options are giving contractors more ways to pair the performance of metal with familiar residential designs. For contractors, expanding the metal conversation can start by giving homeowners something familiar. In a recent MetalCast™, Scott Campbell, vice president of sales for IKO Metals, joined ...
The Coffee Shops® welcome Applied Fabricators!
Applied Fabricators provides architectural sheet metal fabrication for commercial roofing, cold storage construction, glass and glazing and building exterior applications. The Coffee Shops®, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to ...
Roland Ocasek - Extend the Life of Your Machinery
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Roland Ocasek of Smart Repair Longfolder Tool LLC to discuss how repairing and maintaining long folder machine tools can help contractors avoid expensive replacement parts and lengthy shipping delays. Roland shares how the company provides onsite service ...
NERCA 99th Annual Roofing Convention & Trade Show
The North/East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) is bringing together roofing contractors, manufacturers, distributors and industry professionals for its 99th Annual Convention & Trade Show, February 2–3, 2027. The event provides opportunities to explore new roofing products and technologies, connect with industry suppliers and participate in educational sessions covering important topics ...
Snow retention strength starts at the seam
By The Coffee Shops®. Learn why an effective snow retention system begins with the roof panel, seam profile and a properly engineered attachment. Snow and ice can behave differently on smooth metal roofing surfaces, creating potential risks near entryways, walkways, equipment and landscaping. That looming threat makes snow retention an important consideration ...
Smarter Tools, Stronger Crews
In this MetalTalk™ episode, Karol Weyman sits down with Austin Cash, The Malco Group’s product development manager, to explore how today's metal contractors, fabricators and installers can increase productivity, improve craftsmanship and reduce labor challenges through smarter field fabrication. From cutting standing seam panels to creating precise bends, hems and ...
Metal roof leaking? Call the right specialist
By Jesse Sanchez. Improper repairs can cause lasting damage to a metal roof, making it critical to work with a contractor who specializes in metal roofing. Metal roofs are designed to provide long service lives with relatively little maintenance, but even these high-performance systems can eventually develop leaks. Roof Hugger notes that ...
Karan Patel - Edge Metal Built Around Contractor Needs
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Karan Patel, chief innovation officer at Applied Fabricators (AFAB), to discuss how AFAB is making edge metal easier to order, receive and install. Family-owned for more than 40 years, AFAB marked a major milestone on October 1 ...
