Metal Roofing
Building a greener future
By Metal Central. Why settle for ordinary when your roofing choice can be extraordinary? In an industry where durability meets innovation, metal roofing is emerging as the ultimate sustainable solution. For contractors looking to stay ahead of the curve, Metal Central proudly supplies products from Central States, offering more than just roofing ...
Seal your reputation with the best products
By Dani Sheehan. Whether you’re sealing a skylight, managing a through-roof penetration or installing solar panels, Geocel’s construction sealant offers the durability, flexibility and reliability to meet your needs. When it comes to sealing any construction project, you need a reliable, versatile and high-performing sealant you can trust. Geocel’s products tick all ...
Equipping an expanding market
By Emma Peterson. Malco Tools is meeting the hand tool needs of professionals as the metal market grows. The metal industry is constantly changing and growing as new innovations and knowledge come out. A great example of this is the number of different material options in the industry today! 10 or 15 ...
Shifting from asphalt to metal – A worthwhile investment
By Anna Lockhart. For homeowners in areas with more temperamental climates and those looking for a sustainable option, metal panels have become more appealing. Now is the time to make the shift to offering metal roofing! In the first-ever Metal Coffee Conversations, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with guests ...
What is metal composite material?
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the history of a tried and true material in metal construction. In an article that was sponsored by Metal Construction Association’s Metal Composite Material Alliance and published in Architectural Record, Jessica Jarrad, an independent writer and editor, explored the past, present and future of MCM panels. One ...
The 63-degree difference
By Dani Sheehan. See why cool roof coatings matter more than you might think! It’s the middle of July, and a roofing contractor is standing on top of a commercial building in downtown Chicago. The heat radiating off the roof is relentless, making every movement feel heavier. He checks the temperature: 225 ...
Malco’s Zip-in screws take center stage!
By Emma Peterson. When it comes to construction products and tools, screws are often a supporting act. But Malco’s Zip-in screws are changing that! Meet the best-selling sheet metal screws worldwide — Malco Tools’ Zip-in® Self Piercing Sheet Metal Screws. Malco developed these in the 1970s when the standard practice ...
Understanding the California Solar Mandate
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn what this mandate is and what it means for your roof. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers in California. You may have heard of the California Solar Mandate, approved by the California Energy Commission in 2018. If not here’s the gist: it aims to ...
The ultimate resource for metal roofing
By Dani Sheehan. No matter your level of experience, MetalVue provides the education, training and product access you need to succeed in metal roofing. The Sherwin-Williams MetalVue Program is designed to help manufacturers, distributors and contractors sell more residential and commercial metal roofs while working smarter, not harder. By providing expert resources, ...
Metal roofing options: Which one is best for your needs?
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn the difference between stone-coated and standing seam metal roofing to choose the best material for your needs. Metal roofing is well known for its unmatched durability, energy efficiency and aesthetic versatility. Among the various options, stone-coated metal roofing and standing seam roofing both offer unique ...
