Metal Roofing
The contractor-first approach to architectural metal
Contractors entering the architectural metal business need more than just equipment. The architectural sheet metal industry offers significant opportunities for contractors, but success depends on far more than purchasing the right equipment. In a recent MetalCast™ episode, Karen Edwards spoke with Ken McLaughlin of Carlisle Architectural Metals about how contractor partnerships ...
Building stronger roofs for severe weather
By The Coffee Shops®. Tested metal roofing systems help contractors deliver long-term protection against wind, hail, moisture and ultraviolet exposure. Weather resilience is becoming an increasingly important consideration for residential and commercial roofing projects. This article by Drexel Metals explains that properly designed metal roof systems can withstand high ...
How roofing standards become reality
By Emma Peterson. Bob Zabcik explains how industry standards are developed, how they relate to building codes and what product testing actually looks like. Recently, Robert (Bob) Zabcik stopped by for a short interview all about codes and standards for metal roof edges. Bob has been the technical director for the Metal ...
The colors reshaping metal roofing
By The Coffee Shops®. Warmer neutrals, bronzes and subtle color shifts are giving contractors new ways to help customers create distinctive exteriors. Color can change the character of an entire exterior, making it an important consideration for contractors when helping customers navigate metal roofing choices. In a recent Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinar, ...
CRCA 2027 Trade Show & Seminars
The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Trade Show & Seminars brings roofing and waterproofing professionals together for three days of industry education, networking and product discovery. Attendees can explore the latest roofing technologies, connect with manufacturers and suppliers and gain valuable insights through seminars covering topics such as commercial roofing, ...
Building confidence with construction
By The Coffee Shops®. Hands-on trade education is giving young women the skills and confidence to see construction as a possible career path. Programs that introduce young people to construction can do far more than simply teach them how to use tools. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Megan Ellsworth spoke ...
METALCON names 2026 Top Products Award winners
METALCON has announced the winners of its sixth annual Top Products Awards, recognizing product innovations showcased at its 35th anniversary event, held Oct. 7–9 in Orlando, Florida. Products were evaluated through public electronic voting before the show and attendee voting onsite, giving metal construction industry professionals a voice in recognizing products, ...
Metal roofing strengthens wildfire resilience
By The Coffee Shops®. Educating customers on Class A-rated metal roof assemblies and noncombustible building materials. As wildfires continue to threaten lives and property, contractors can give customers greater peace of mind by explaining how material selection contributes to a structure’s resilience. In this article, Drexel Metals shares that wildfire ...
Why contractors shouldn't be intimidated by edge metal requirements
By The Coffee Shops®. Turning edge metal into an opportunity, rather than a challenge. In commercial roofing, it doesn't take long for technical terminology to create unnecessary confusion. References to testing standards, code compliance, uplift ratings and perimeter performance can make some contractors assume that ES-1 compliance is overly complicated. As a ...
