Metal Roofing
Functional and fashionable
By Emma Peterson. These companies are raising awareness of not only the structural importance of snow guards, but the aesthetic value of them. Recently, Karen Edwards got the chance to sit down with Brian Cross, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards’ VP of sales and marketing, and Shawn DeAngelo, the western region ...
Cutting costs and lead times
By Dani Sheehan. OneDek delivered big on cost, speed and simplicity in this Pittsburgh business park project. Located just three miles from Pittsburgh International Airport, Chapman Westport is a 300-acre Class A business park that includes light manufacturing, distribution, flex and retail space and more. For a recent 100,000-square-foot built-out ...
Why roofers are expanding their services beyond the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. More contractors are embracing siding offerings — and metal is leading the charge. The roofing industry is experiencing a notable shift as contractors look beyond shingles and slopes to seize new opportunities in siding. One key driver behind this expansion? Metal siding. In this episode of Roofing ...
Visualizing success
By Anna Lockhart. Project visualization software can save contractors time, money and resources while simultaneously securing more sales! In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Brad Finck of Renoworks to discuss the brand’s innovative technologies and their mission to revolutionize ...
Simplifying construction with smart solutions
By Dani Sheehan. With a customer-first approach and strategically located facilities, AWIP is built to support contractors with high-performing, sustainable insulated panel systems. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Greg Lusty, president and CEO of All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), to explore how ...
Keeping your solar panels and roof safe in snowy conditions
By The Metal Roof Experts™ at S-5!®. Discover smart strategies for installing snow retention when you have solar panels on your metal roof. Rooftop snow management is a critical safety issue — especially for metal roofs with solar panels. Without the right snow retention system in place, a snow mass can release ...
No tape measure needed for these metal bending products!
By Emma Peterson. Make your metal bending more efficient with Tapco’s innovative and powerful brakes and accessories. At the 2025 International Builders Show, we got the incredible opportunity to talk to Adam Clark, a Westlake Royal Building Products' product manager, and watch him demonstrate how to use one of ...
Hail hits harder than you think
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Catching hail damage early can save your roof and wallet before small issues turn into big repairs. If you think a few hailstones can’t do much harm to your roof, think again. What looks like a harmless dimple or small crack could be the ...
How to clean your metal roof and prevent buildup
By Jesse Sanchez. DECRA gives advice for maintaining stone-coated metal roofing, without sacrificing integrity. Maintaining a stone-coated metal roof doesn’t have to be a headache. DECRA Metal Roofing, the original manufacturer of stone-coated metal roofing, has outlined best practices for keeping these roofs free from mold, algae and lichen, helping ...
Making metal a part of your pitch
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Sherwin-Williams' Roofing Passport makes selling and managing metal roofing projects more efficient. For many homeowners, the term roofing is synonymous with the image of asphalt shingles. But, as we all know in the roofing industry, there are a wide variety of other materials and products ...
