Metal Roofing
From officials and builders to homeowners, evidence for metal as a superior roofing choice keeps mounting
The evidence for metal as a superior roofing material for residential homes continues to gain major traction. Expert sources ranging from Florida Office of Insurance Regulation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Insurance Institute for Business and Safety (IBHS) have come forward, citing the benefits a metal roof can ...
Built for the jobsite, backed by experience
By Dani Sheehan. Van Mark tools last for decades, perform consistently and have evolved to meet the changing needs of roofing contractors. As Van Mark Products’ regional sales manager for the eastern U.S. and parts of Canada, Scott Totin works with sales reps, distributors and contractors to help them find ...
3 points to make when educating homeowners on the benefits of standing seam metal roofs
By Drexel Metals. Use this guide when communicating with homeowners about how standing seam metal roofs can work for them. Roofing contractors who have worked with standing seam metal roofs understand the advantages of these durable, high-performing roofing systems. For any type of home in any type of climate, ...
Build more with MRA
By Jesse Sanchez. Building more than awareness, this organization is shaping the future workforce with one guide and training session at a time. In this episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards wraps up a wide-ranging conversation with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), by ...
Building smarter, faster
By Jesse Sanchez. From blueprint to business growth, pre-engineered buildings are helping contractors do more with less. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards digs into the nuts and bolts of pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) with Jennifer Davis, president of Central States and Ahmed Abdelaal, vice president of engineering ...
Explore the future of metal in this live contractor panel!
By Dani Sheehan. The metal construction industry is evolving – are you keeping up? Join METALCON Live! on August 6 for a dynamic panel discussion. MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS) is coming to METALCON's online webinar Live! this August 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET! Join us for an engaging ...
Prepare to be on the edge of your seat learning about edge metal
By Jenny Yu. In this upcoming RLW, discover the best practices for securing roof edges. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with their Read Listen Watch® (RLW) initiative. Whether you ...
Cities, states find cool roofs make major difference in intense summer heat
Cool roofs cut energy use, curb greenhouse gas emissions and reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths. As the part of a home subjected to the brunt of the most intense sun rays, it only makes sense that if you want to make a major difference in keeping your home cooler in the ...
The hidden science of sealants, fasteners and flashings
By Jesse Sanchez. The true strength of a metal roof isn't what meets the eye, it's what's out of sight that matters. What makes a metal roof truly reliable isn’t its sleek surface or sharp lines; it’s the hidden components underneath. According to ASC Building Products, long-term performance depends on ...
IKO announces grand opening of state-of-the-art IKO Metals roofing plant in Ennis, Texas
The new plant will be dedicated to manufacturing stone-coated metal roofing in tile, shake and shingle profiles under the DECRA® and Tilcor brands. IKO North America proudly celebrated the official grand opening of its newest manufacturing facility dedicated to producing IKO Metals Residential Metal Roofing products in Ennis, Texas. The milestone ...
