Metal Roofing
A new home for the Maryland Terrapin football team
By Metal Construction Association. Learn how this project used Kingspan’s BENCHMARK Designwall Panels to build a new space for their football operations. Established in 1856, the University of Maryland is known for being the biggest university in the state, boasting over 200 degree-granting programs. Outside of academics, the Maryland Terrapins are known ...
Top April articles: Celebrating industry successes, kindness and insights
By Emma Peterson. Count down the top 10 articles published at The Coffee Shops™ in the last month! In April we heard stories from all over the industry that inspired us, both for our next projects and for the power of our community. In an article by Coffee Shops writer Jesse Sanchez, ...
Roofer Profile: Jordon Johnson – Goat Roofing & Siding, LLC
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Learn how Rocky Mountain Snow Guard services keep this roofer on the same page with his installers and clients. Just like the mountain goats his company is named after, Jordon Johnson is a sure-footed, agile climber. Except Jordon finds himself more at home on a rooftop rather ...
5 tips to keep your roof in top shape this spring
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Don’t forget the one part of your home that takes a beating year-round. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who have metal roofs. As the weather turns and homeowners reach for rakes, sponges and power washers, there’s one crucial part of the house that sometimes ...
Start the spring season strong
By MuleHide. Winter’s over — now’s your chance to share with your customers how they can get their roofs in top shape. Editor’s note: Share this information about the value of routine inspections and preventative maintenance with your customers. Winter has passed, but it may have left a few surprises overhead. Before warm ...
Brewing up bold design
By Dani Sheehan. Contractors can leverage metal wall systems to expand their service offerings and meet the increasing demand for high-performance exterior solutions. The new headquarters and production facility of Omega Yeast, a fast-growing yeast producer in Chicago, features metal wall panels that give the building a sleek, modern aesthetic while delivering ...
Undercover metal
By Emma Peterson. Metal panels are becoming a popular choice in place of other products. When you imagine a metal roof or metal siding, you might get an image of an old barn or shed. The likelihood is you pictured a building painted a bright primary color. While many of us still ...
A promise that doesn’t back down
By East Lake Metals. When the elements push metal to its limits, only the proven warranties stand firm. In the world of metal roofing, the word “warranty” gets tossed around like a buzzword. It’s easy to print a promise; it’s harder to back it up when the ocean air starts eating away ...
From 1977 to 2025 and from RCI to IIBEC
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the consulting sector of the industry has grown and changed over the years. While at the 2025 International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC) Convention, The Coffee Shops™ hosted a soundstage! Sponsored by IB Roof Systems, we invited dozens of professionals to chat with us about the ...
Roof takeoffs part 3: Digital measuring options
By Central States. Learn how to use digital tools to measure a roof while keeping your boots on the ground. This is the third and final part of our three-part series of articles focusing on the roof takeoff process. If you haven’t read them already, make sure to check out part one, ...
