Metal Roofing
A building envelope fit for the modern age
By Anna Lockhart. In an effort to provide a modern, sleek aesthetic to this university's campus, designers brought in the only brand perfect for the job – Metal Sales. In 2008, Arizona State University unveiled the stunning new building that would become home to the notable Walter Cronkite ...
6 winning metal roofing snow retention projects
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Check out the winners of the 2025 "Show Us Our Snow Guards" contest! Metal roofs dominated the “winner’s circle” in the 2025 “Show Us Our Snow Guards” Contest this year. There were eight total awards given out, and six of them were for snow retention systems on ...
All the reasons to roof in the fall
By Central States Manufacturing. While roofing is a year-round necessity, it’s clear that some seasons are more optimal than others. Here are five reasons to prioritize roofing during the fall! Unpredictable weather and roof deterioration happen year-round, and there’s always a roof in need of repair or upgrading. ...
Custom solutions second to none
By Jenny Yu. This company combines product innovation and contractor training to ensure each project is a success. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards spoke with Greg Lusty, president and CEO of All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), to discuss the company's groundbreaking work in ...
S-5! introduces new carport solution for attaching solar PV panels on carports
Its design offers faster installation, superior strength and long-term reliability, while protecting against corrosion. S-5!, the industry leader in metal roof attachments, introduces its new clamp for solar carport applications, extending its proven solar attachment technology to canopy and carport structures. The S-5-CPTM clamp (“CP” for carport) is engineered to fit both ...
Nailing structural integrity at the roof’s edge
By Jenny Yu. Learn how proper nailer design and installation can be the difference between a strong roof system and a failed one. When a commercial roof fails, it rarely starts in the center — it starts at the edge. According to Hickman Edge Systems, more than ...
An up-close view of the latest in metal
By Anna Lockhart. METALCON 2025 offered attendees a front row view of the latest design trends and innovations hitting the market. Live from the trade show floor at the 2025 METALCON expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with a panel of metal ...
Built to Withstand
In this episode of Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), Karen Edwards has a timely discussion with a panel of industry leaders on how metal roofing is redefining resilience in the face of extreme weather. From wildfires in the West to hurricanes along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, ...
Automation and accuracy: The future of metal fabrication
By Jenny Yu. Explore how strategic automation can address labor shortages and efficiency issues. In an industry under mounting pressure from labor shortages and production demands, contractors and fabricators are increasingly turning to automation and advanced folding technologies to stay competitive, said David Prokop, executive vice president of precision ...
The newest tools of the trade
By Jenny Yu. In an upcoming MetalTalk™, dive into the innovative solutions Malco Tools has to offer. Founded in 1950, Malco Tools began when a young steel supply salesmen decided to manufacture a pipe crimper to aid with installing sheet metal ductwork. Since then, Malco has grown to be ...
