Metal Roofing
Building code-compliant roofs that last
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. Approvals open the door; smart design choices seal the deal. Florida’s Product Approval, or NOA number, is more than just a formality; it’s your entry point to building strong, code-compliant roofs in one of the toughest wind zones in the country. But here’s the opportunity: ...
Securing the Roof’s Edge
In this Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Megan R. Ellsworth sits down with Hickman Edge System's Director of Private Label and OEM, Jason Hildenbrand, to talk about the unsung hero of wind uplift protection, edge metal. They’ll explore why roof edges are the most vulnerable part of a system, how ...
The 2025 MCA Design Awards
Deadline for entries: Friday, July 11, at 11:59 pm CDT The MCA Design Awards Program offers a unique opportunity to showcase your products to the design community. Entries highlight some of the most innovative and inspiring projects in today’s architectural landscape. Winning projects receive prominent exposure through the MCA website, social ...
Choosing the right tool for the job
By Malco. Three reasons to choose your hand tools carefully and some tips on what to look for in your next choice. Malco knows that when it comes to professionals in HVAC, roofing, siding, electrical and other trade fields, you will be hard pressed to find a contractor without a ...
Kicking off a roofing project the right way with these must ask questions
By Metal Roofing Alliance. This essential list of questions should be answered by contractors before starting a reroofing project to keep everyone on the same page. A reroofing project is a big endeavor, and it’s one that many homeowners should only go through once or twice in their lifetime ...
Tried and true for 25 years
By Emma Peterson. Get a behind the scenes look at how MetalForming’s service team moves mountains for their customers. Recently, Coffee Shops™ Editor Lauren White got the chance to sit down with Martin König from MetalForming. Martin’s story actually begins across the pond in Germany where he spent 17 years working for ...
Jumping into retrofitting
By Emma Peterson. Retrofit specialist Rodger Russ shares tips on getting started in the retrofitting business. In today’s world, retrofitting is trending in the low-slope roofing world, and for good reason. From offering a more economical option to the building owner to creating a safer workplace for the contractors and ...
Designing a better door
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Central States is revolutionizing a $44 billion dollar industry with their innovative door and hallway systems. Around the end of 2024, Central States Manufacturing announced their Sentry line, which offers products such as roll-up doors and hallway systems for metal buildings. These products, while valuable ...
Leading with people, panels and purpose
By Jesse Sanchez. How an innovative manufacturer is using simplicity, service and sustainability to reshape the industry. At first glance, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) may look like a typical building materials manufacturer, but a conversation with President Greg Lusty quickly reveals a deeper story — one centered on people, ...
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards wants to put your incredible projects center stage
By Emma Peterson. Enter your best project that utilizes a snow retention system before July 31, 2025, for a chance to win big! Two years ago, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards held their first nationwide contest – “Show Us Our Snow Guards.” The goal of the contest was to invite roofing ...
