Metal Roofing
How a roofing misstep sparked a retrofit revolution
By Jesse Sanchez. One contractor’s headache became an innovative solution, marking the beginning of Roof Hugger. When Dale Nelson set out to re-roof a modest 8,000-square-foot property in Florida in the early ’90s, he had no idea he was about to help launch an entirely new category of retrofit ...
Enhance envelope efficiency with wood nailer alternatives
By Hickman Edge Systems. Explore how metal alternatives reduce thermal loss and promote higher R-values. In high-performance building design, attention to detail matters — especially at the edges. When insulation stops short of the roof or wall perimeter, so does your building’s ability to retain energy effectively. These seemingly minor ...
Metal roofing lifespan: Your questions answered
By ASC Building Products. Learn about the factors that impact the durability of metal roofing. Choosing the right roofing system is a big decision and can impact the long-term protection, value and appearance of a structure. Metal roofing continues to earn a strong reputation for its reliability and resilience ...
This cutter provides performance for professionals
By Jenny Yu. Discover Malco Tools’ newest innovation in their TurboShear® line built for precision, power and performance. Top-performing roofing professionals need access to the latest and greatest tools and Malco Tools just announced their newest: the Malco TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter (TSPC1). Ideal for cutting roofing and siding ...
Ventilation that expands performance
By Jenny Yu. This vent is up for METALCON’s 2025 Top Product Awards. Marco Industries’ new Metal Roofing Gooseneck Vent is in the running for a METALCON 2025 Top Product Award, marking a notable recognition for the company’s latest innovation. The Metal Roofing Gooseneck Vent is engineered specifically ...
The benefits of AWIP's loyalty dealer programs
By Jenny Yu. Explore the benefits of joining one of AWIP’s loyalty programs to help grow your business. With the rise of insulated metal panels (IMPs) in the construction industry, access to training and support is one sure way to have a competitive edge. In an episode of MetalCast, ...
From leaks to a punch-list free project
By Emma Peterson. Inside the award-winning Clement Elementary roof installation. Every year, Duro-Last highlights the incredible work of their contractors and installers through their Project of the Year Awards. We got the chance to sit down with Alton Rogerson of B&M Roofing and Bill Paynter of Diamond P Building Products ...
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 ...
