Metal Roofing
Streamlining the takeoff process
By Anna Lockhart. Get to quoting faster with quick takeoff turnaround from Central States Manufacturing. Correctly calculating a metal roof takeoff is an important part of the estimating process, and a measurement that, if inaccurate, can lead to serious consequences. This is why Central States Manufacturing, is finding ways ...
Copper sale until July 31!
While many suppliers are increasing prices, we're holding our current pricing through August 1. If you missed our last copper promotion, now is your chance to lock in today's pricing before the increases take effect. Lock In Current Pricing: 20 oz Copper Coil $7.75/lb 5,000 lb minimum order 20 oz Copper Flat Sheets $305 per sheet 25 ...
Building the metal roof retrofit industry
By Emma Peterson. How Roof Hugger introduced retrofit roofing as an alternative to metal tear offs and coatings. Founded 35 years ago, Roof Hugger has made a name for themselves fabricating metal retrofit solutions. To learn more about the story of how this innovative company came to be, Heidi J. ...
Showcase your best metal work
By Emma Peterson. Want to show off your crew’s hard work? Enter your metal projects into ATAS International’s 2026 Project of the Year competition. ATAS International, a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall cladding, ceilings, interiors and accessories, has opened submissions to their annual project of the year contest! This ...
Smart roofing choices for a stronger home
By The Coffee Shops™. When it comes to investing in a roof built to last, it’s important to do things the right way. Choosing to pursue a roofing project can be scary; roofing materials and services are an investment, and while price tags and timelines may be a bit ...
The people behind the work at MBCEA
By Alex Tolle. In an industry built on relationships, the strength of an organization often comes down to the people behind it. At the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA), there is a focus on connection that shows up in how the team operates day to day. Leading the organization ...
La ingeniería moderna detrás de la estética tradicional
Por Anna Lockhart, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Los techos metálicos no tienen que verse modernos y minimalistas; los techos de DECRA pueden replicar la apariencia de materiales tradicionales sin sacrificar los beneficios que ofrece el metal. El roofing metálico se ha consolidado como uno de los materiales de mejor ...
Fast delivery, stronger specifications
By Jesse Sanchez. FlashCo’s national plant network and upcoming edge metal updates were key topics at IIBEC 2026. At International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2026, FlashCo emphasized how fast delivery, specification support and new product development are shaping its work with roofers, architects, and consultants. Speaking on The ...
METALCON celebra 35 años: Más grande, más innovador y enfocado en generar negocios
Por The Coffee Shops™. Nuevas experiencias, una audiencia más amplia y un enfoque renovado impulsan el crecimiento de METALCON en 2026. Durante la Reunión de Verano de Metal Construction Association (MCA), la directora de METALCON, Judy Geller, presentó la visión para la edición del 35.º aniversario del evento, destacando el ...
ColorGard® 2.0 and a smarter approach to snow retention on metal roofs
By Fiona Maguire-O'Shea, S-5! Explore this subject matter expert interview featuring Jon Moss, S-5! R&D manager. Each year, rooftop avalanches cause costly property damage, personal injury and even death. On metal roofs, snowpack can suddenly release and dump heavy volumes of snow and ice below the eaves in a matter of seconds, ...
