Metal Roofing
METALCON 2024 Atlanta: The premier gathering of the metal construction industry
Atlanta was a resounding success for METALCON attendees. With dynamic exhibits, inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, expanded networking and free educational sessions, the METALCON 2024 brought together attendees from 50 countries to connect with leading industry experts at the only event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction. “I ...
ES-1 Webinar With Jason Hildenbrand
Register today to join Jason Hildenbrand, Director of Branded Sales, for your Cutting-Edge Code Compliance Webinar (AIA & IIBEC approved) covering ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 on Thursday, December 5 at 12 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. CST. Learning Objectives: Identify the functions of the roof edge systems and why these functions are critical to ...
The ultimate metal roofing guide for homeowners
By Jessica Bravo. Insights from the latest MetalCast episode where the experts discuss an essential homeowner resource. In the new MetalCast™ episode, Karen Edwards sits down with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), to discuss the organization’s comprehensive guidebooks. These guidebooks serve as a ...
The cutting-edge roof protecting a Florida hotel
By DuPont™ Tedlar®. Luxury meets resilience with COASTALUME™ system. On the gulf of Florida stands the luxurious J Hotel. To add to the oppulent design, they recently added the highest quality roofing system. This hotel in Dunedin, Florida, is redefining the standards of coastal design. The new project features COASTALUME™, the innovative ...
Taking a portable rollformer down memory lane
By Ron Schell, New Tech Machinery. Recently, New Tech Machinery got the chance to revisit the past when a customer called in with one of the Original Mach II Polyurethane Drive Gutter Machines! We have been in the seamless gutter and metal roof panel equipment business for a while — New Tech ...
Looking at the lifespan of a metal roof
By Colin Murnan, Sheffield Metals International. Metal roofing is popular for its durability, but how long does it actually last? Here are nine factors that can impact the lifespan of a metal roof. The Metal Construction Association reports that, in the best-case scenario, a metal roof can last for six decades or ...
Stunning home in South Carolina is named winner of MRA's Best Residential Project competition
The home demonstrates how a gorgeous architectural style can also achieve extreme resiliency by using quality materials made to last. In low-country hurricane region, how to make sure homes are not only beautiful but able to withstand extreme tropical storms, is the ultimate goal. And for those reasons, the Metal Roofing ...
What makes a winning snow guard system?
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Here's what the roofing professionals have to say about building a winning snow guard system. Roofing contractors across the country know that it’s essential to install a snow retention system in certain geographic areas… and especially with specific types of roofing like synthetics, metal, slate and concrete. ...
Forget Halloween, the scariest season for homeowners may be right around the corner
MRA experts share 12 tips for getting ready for winter’s wrath, inside and outside your home! Halloween is here, causing many homeowners to shudder at the thought of what’s potentially around the corner: Winter is coming and with it, the possibility of frigid weather and damaging snow and ice storms. But ...
Wood Nailer Alternatives: Sustainable Solution to Enhance Roof Perimeter Security and Strength
Did you know that the roof perimeter edge plays a crucial role in protecting the entire building envelope? According to a recent study by FM, 80% of global wind-related losses were due to roofing system failures, with 59% caused by roof perimeter failures. One often overlooked yet vital component is ...
