Metal Roofing
The state of the metal industry
By Jenny Yu. Metal contractors from across the nation highlight growth, regional differences and workforce concerns in a special panel of industry leaders. On August 6, 2025, METALCON and MetalCoffeeShop® joined forces to host a special webinar titled “Metal Contractors Share the Real Deal.” The panel featured leaders from ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey is an industry-wide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
Down the Rabbit Hole of design
By Anna Lockhart. Designing and executing a building project spanning over 50,000 square feet is no easy task. But the Metal Sales team was up to the challenge! In designing and building what would become the luxury Rabbit Hole Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, the architects and brand owner chose ...
Custom, comprehensive extrusion solutions
By East Lake Metals. East Lake Metals delivers a streamlined process to make ordering custom aluminum extrusions simple and efficient. Every project demands precision and here at East Lake Metals, we’re here to make precision a priority. Whether you need specific dimensions, custom profiles or tailored finishes, our custom aluminum ...
Innovation in Action: MetalForming and METALCON
In this RoofersCoffeeShop RLW, Karen Edwards welcomes MetalForming, LLC’s President and CEO, Stephen Gosk, and Business Development Director, Chad Rowe, for an exclusive METALCON preview and to discover how the new Schroeder Architectural shear and folder and VIETSTEEL roll forming machines are built to tackle today’s biggest challenges in the ...
Convert your carport into a solar energy hub
By Ali Turner, S-5! Learn how and why to use solar panels to maximize your property space. Editor's note: Share this information with your customers who have a carport or are planning to build one. As the world moves toward sustainable energy, homeowners and businesses alike seek innovative solar solutions. If you have ...
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! ...
