Metal Roofing
Station 38 ushers in a new era
By Anna Lockhart. This California fire station is tiny, but mighty! Nestled in a compact corner lot in what is now the city center of Folsom, California, is Fire Station 38, a station originally built with the intention of serving a much smaller population. Back in the 1980s, when ...
Austin Cash - Malco’s Cutting Edge Innovation
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards talks with Austin Cash, Malco’s senior new product development engineer, about the challenges contractors face when cutting metal and vinyl panels. Austin introduces the TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter and explains how its dual cutting wheels, self-advancing design and durable build help crews ...
What can homeowners do to protect their roof warranty?
By Ali Turner, S-5! Share this guide with homeowners to help them understand the basics of metal roof warranties. Metal roofs offer many advantages, such as a sleek look, long-lasting durability and eco-friendliness. However, these benefits require understanding the roof warranty, especially when installing rooftop accessories. Using improper attachments could unintentionally void ...
Beyond the expo hall and education sessions
By Emma Peterson. Learn about all the events and opportunities available at METALCON 2025. When you think about trade shows, you probably initially think about the exhibit floor or the education sessions offered. And while these are huge draws by themselves, trade shows offer so much more than that! ...
Accessible metal panels for every skill level
By Anna Lockhart. Whether they’re a seasoned contractor or ambitious DIYer, customers trust Metal Sales for their metal roofing and siding needs. Metal is a durable, aesthetic building material that has grown significantly in popularity in recent years. Many home and building owners are favoring the material over ...
Precision, productivity, possibility
By Jenny Yu. This live RLW webinar explores industry challenges, new technology and what’s ahead at METALCON 2025. Ready to discover the latest innovations shaping the future of metal roofing and construction? Don’t miss this RoofersCoffeeShop® ReadListenWatch® (RLW) webinar titled “Innovation in action: MetalForming and METALCON.” This special event ...
A steel-lined skyline: Spokane apartment boasts unique facade
By Anna Lockhart. Using coated corrugated metal siding, this apartment building’s design pulls inspiration from an unlikely source. Editor’s note: This case study originally appeared in Metal Construction News.This is a summary of the article. For the residents of the Boxcar Apartments, the name of their building is ...
Impacting your workflow: How this one software is simplifying the metal sales process
By Anna Lockhart. Need a boost when it comes to leveling up your metal building sales and construction process? Look no further than this tech from Metal Sales. In a recent episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Corey Lincoln, business development manager for Metal ...
Bolted up: A closer look at the bestselling metal system from Metal Sales
By Anna Lockhart. This system isn’t going anywhere soon – with a sturdily engineered structural design and reliability, contractors across America are buying up this weld-free building system. In a conversation with Heidi J. Ellsworth, live from the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) show earlier this ...
Trendy spaces: Capitalizing on the barndominium craze
By Metal Sales. Have you noticed the new residential trend popping up all across the country? Here’s everything you need to know! Editor’s note: share this article with your home and building owners who might be interested in building a barndominium! In the last few years, you might ...
