Metal Roofing
Diversifying into HVAC/R
By Jenny Yu. Learn how to add HVAC/R to your list of services to grow your business. Every trade needs more skilled labor. In this MetalTalk™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Greg Guse of Malco Tools to discuss the basics of HVAC/R systems in the building envelope ...
Marking 25 years with major expansion
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing manufacturer showcases innovation and celebrates legacy at roofing expo. FlashCo, a leading manufacturer of roofing accessories, marked its 25th anniversary with more than just fanfare. The company brought big news to the Canadian Roofing Expo: a major new facility, a first-of-its-kind U.S.-built lamination line and a ...
The hidden power of retrofit roofing
By Roof Hugger. Solar, steel and smart design are transforming yesterday’s buildings into tomorrow’s energy producers. It used to be that retrofitting a metal roof was a basic upgrade; slap on a new skin, tighten up the frame and move on. Not anymore. Today’s retrofit projects are a far cry ...
All Weather Insulated Panels launches Pw-R Series for solar applications
The Pw-R Series with AWIP metal roofing includes three distinct options, each offering exceptional durability, structural stability and reflective surfaces to enhance solar panel performance. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has announced a partnership with BPi, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor in the solar and renewable energy industry, to ...
Mark Grigg - The Standing Seam Alternative
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Metal Sales Regional VP of Northeast Operations, Mark Grigg, to take a closer look at the Verti-Rib™ Panel — an exposed fastener metal panel that delivers the sleek appearance of standing seam without the added cost. Designed for ...
Building careers and breaking barriers: Why more women are choosing the trades
By Malco Tools. Learn about the key factors driving women towards careers in the industry. Despite being historically male-dominated industries, the trades are seeing an increase of women smashing gender norms and building resumes in construction, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and more. Between 2008 and 2018, the number of women ...
Steep slopes and ice dams, beware. Defend-R Vent is here.
By Drexel Metals. Explore Drexel Metals’ newest member of the Defend-R club. Early in July, Drexel Metals announced the addition of a new product to their Defend-R line, a collection of polyisocyanurate panels designed for roof insulation. Defend-R Vent, the shiny new toy, is a ventilated composite insulation ...
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Melanie A. Butler - Updating the Tariff Story
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth continues the conversation on steel and aluminum tariffs and explores what all of this means for contractors on the ground with industry expert Melanie A. Butler, director of trade and transportation compliance at Sherwin-Williams. From pricing volatility to supply chain slowdowns, ...
METALCON LIVE: Metal Contractors Share the Real Deal
Live on Zoom August 6, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET Join MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS) on METALCON LIVE as they bring a leading group of metal contractors to talk about the state of the metal industry. Erectors, general contractors, roofing and siding professionals talk about the current demands for metal buildings and facades. ...
