Metal Roofing
Cross-border connections
By Emma Peterson. This year we headed north to support our distributors & contractors in Canada! While there, we got the chance to talk to other companies that work in both the States and Canada. Across borders, offices and job sites, The Coffee Shops wants to be the place where ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome Progressive Metals!
Metal professionals can rely on Progressive Metals to deliver both impeccable customer service and the highest quality metal coils for their project needs. The Coffee Shops, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings, are pleased ...
Debunking the rust myth: Facts and tips for homeowners
By Ali Turner, S-5! With the right coatings, proper installation and regular inspections, homeowners can enjoy the numerous benefits of steel roofing without the worry of rust. Metal roofs are a wise investment since they can last over 60 years with little maintenance. They are durable and perform effectively in extreme ...
Classic look, modern materials
By Mark Gallant, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn how metal shake roofing boasts superior durability while still delivering a timeless aesthetic. Since the early beginnings of our nation, people covered their homes with the best materials they could find. Wood shake roofs have been a mainstay since, topping the houses of ...
Central States has what you need
By Emma Peterson. For contractors looking to get started in the metal market, Central States is a great place to start. Whether it’s in commercial or residential applications, metal is on the rise in the roofing and building products industry. To learn about how contractors can get involved with this ...
Calculating the cost: A closer look at the price of renovation projects
By Miguel Jacinto, Renoworks. Learn how Renoworks’ quote tools can help accurately calculate the cost of renovation projects, on any scale. Editor’s note: Share this article with homeowners looking to renovate their properties. Home renovations can be a major investment, in both time and money. A decision you don’t want ...
Schechtl Sheet Metal Handbrake & Shears
At Schechtl, they aim to find ideas and solutions that make life easier for those who work in the sheet metal trade. The success of their customers is their highest priority, and it shows through their numerous innovations. Founded in 1910 as a simple smithing outfit and guided by loads ...
Unlimited learning at METALCON 2025
By Jenny Yu. Watch this Coffee Conversations episode and discover the vast educational opportunities present at this upcoming METALCON. In a recent Coffee Conversations® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted a panel with four industry experts to discuss METALCON 2025. For the past 30 years, METALCON has become the ...
Keeping cool under a metal roof
By Drexel Metals. How metal roofs can keep temperatures and costs low. According to a recent analysis from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), home electricity bills are expected to rise to an average of $784 this summer, up more than 6% from $737 in 2024, marking a ...
Metal roofing myths, busted
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Do you think you know the whole truth about metal roofs? Some of these facts might surprise you! Editor’s note: Share this information with customers who have questions about metal roofs. Metal roofing often gets a bad rap: too loud, too hot, too risky, ...
