Metal Roofing
Your guide to successful metal roof restoration
By Dani Sheehan. Metal roof restoration is a valuable service for building owners and a smart offering for roofing contractors looking to expand their business. Metal roofs are some of the most durable and long-lasting systems on the market, but even they need some attention over time. When a roof ...
Ronnie Pollack - Your Tariff-free Advantage
In this MetalCast™, Karen Edwards is joined by CIDAN Machinery's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Ronnie Pollack, to explore a game-changing opportunity for sheet metal professionals—CIDAN Machinery Group’s in-stock, tariff-exempt machines. With pricing locked in, no hidden fees and equipment available right now from their U.S. facility in Peachtree ...
Learning from the pros: Roofing marketing 101
By Miguel Jacinto, Renoworks. Find out what top roofing companies are doing differently, and how you can succeed by doing the same. In an ever evolving and competitive market, it’s easy to see how some roofing contractors might get overwhelmed. Marketing, especially, may seem like a large feat to conquer, ...
Why every roofing contractor needs a tech stack
By Jesse Sanchez. A contractor's tech stack may be more advanced than they realize, here's what it means and why it matters. In the world of roofing and construction, “tech stack” might sound like just another buzzword. But according to Dave Chapman, a 22-year veteran of Estimating Edge, it’s a ...
Myrtle Beach met the industry with connection, innovation and education
By Dani Sheehan. From tee times to tech talks, this year’s CRSMCA Roofing Expo and Annual Meeting brought the roofing community together for three days of learning, networking and inspiration. The Carolinas Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Associations (CRSMCA) held its roofing expo and annual meeting June 25-27, 2025, in ...
METALCON: More Than a Trade Show
In this episode of Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with a panel of industry leaders to discuss what general contractors, builders and erectors can expect from METALCON 2025’s robust educational programming. From hands-on Metal Mastery Clinics to business-boosting sessions on AI, fire resilience ...
Coating for coastal strength and style
By East Lake Metals. Engineered for endurance, this metal roof coating provides lasting protection against harsh, coastal conditions. Not all metals are created equal. Salt air, heavy storms and constant exposure to the elements can begin to damage even the toughest materials. East Lake Metals is elevating the standard with ...
Project profile: Clement Elementary
By Duro-Last. Learn about B&M Roofing’s installation of a custom Duro-Last and EXCEPTIONAL Metals roof system on a local school. Autryville, North Carolina, nestled along the banks of the South River in Sampson County, receives precipitation for about 1/3 of the year. While this is not much in comparison ...
Growing Your Business with Gutters
In this MetalTalk, Heidi Ellsworth visits with Tim MacVeigh with Tru-Seam Metal Solutions to explore how roofing and exterior contractors can expand their offerings by adding gutters to their remodeling business. From boosting revenue and offering complete exterior packages to streamlining installation workflows, gutters are a natural fit that meet ...
FEMA highlights Florida community as trailblazer for surviving monster hurricanes with better building practices
Hunters Point, an 86-home community in Cortez, survived extreme conditions thanks to advanced construction techniques used to enhance durability and safety. During Hurricane Milton in 2024, winds in Cortez reached up to 110 mph, causing significant damage as the storm impacted the area. It was the same when Hurricane Helene also ...
