Metal Roofing
Best practices for attaching accessories to R-panel roofs
By Ali Turner, S-5! R-panels are a reliable, budget-friendly metal roofing choice — but how you attach accessories matters. R-panel is a durable and economical metal roofing profile commonly installed on commercial facilities, metal buildings, agricultural structures and barndominiums. However, as many roofing contractors have found when troubleshooting leaks or panel ...
One partner for the whole building envelope
By Jenny Yu. Carlisle Architectural Metals simplifies complex roofing projects with integrated systems and hands-on support across every stage of construction. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, Lauren White of The Coffee Shops™ stopped by the Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM) booth to learn about how the ...
From concept to construction: Aligning architects and manufacturers on metal
By Jenny Yu. Western States Metal Roofing encourages early design conversations to help turn creative metal ideas into high-performing structures. Collaboration between architects and manufacturers is reshaping the future of metal construction. In a recent MetalCast™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Mercedes Harris of Western State Metal Roofing ...
Braving the storm with metal
By Central States Manufacturing. Metal roofing provides next-level resilience in the face of harsh weather conditions. Today, severe weather conditions are no longer a what if, but when. As storms and climates grow increasingly volatile across the United States, this new normal has changed the way home and building ...
Maximizing Metal Margins With MetalVue
Metal roofing is exploding across every segment of construction, and contractors who want to grow need to be paying attention. In this MetalTalk ™, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, we dive into what is driving that demand and how contractors can capitalize on it, whether they are adding metal for the first ...
Why distilleries and breweries are choosing metal building systems
By The Coffee Shops™. An MBMA report highlights how metal building systems support production, design and expansion for beverage facilities. The craft beverage industry continues to expand across the United States, creating new opportunities for facilities designed to support production, retail experiences and future growth. According to the “Distilleries ...
Revealing the 2026 Metal Construction News Hall of Fame inductees
Honoring industry leaders for lifetimes of contribution and service to the metal industry. In 2012, the Metal Constructon News Hall of Fame was formed through a collaboration with the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), Metal Construction Association (MCA) and Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) to recognize "those individuals who ...
In wildfire zones, these roof systems outlast the competition
By The Coffee Shops™. Learn how metal roofing systems meet the strictest codes to protect properties in fire-prone areas. Wildfire risk is reshaping roofing requirements across large portions of the country, especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas where homes border natural vegetation. In a document titled “Metal Roofing in ...
Why training is the key to success in metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Certification and education are becoming essential as metal roofing demand accelerates. As demand for metal roofing continues to rise, contractors are increasingly looking for ways to enter or expand in the segment. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Ray Kimble, ...
Enter to win the MCA Scholarship!
Let's create brighter futures; apply for the MCA Scholarship Program! The Metal Construction Association Scholarship Program benefits member company employees and their families. In our third year, the MCA Scholarship program awards funds for education to member company employees and the employees’ spouses, children, and grandchildren! Just by being a ...
