Metal Roofing
Shifting from asphalt to metal – A worthwhile investment
By Anna Lockhart. For homeowners in areas with more temperamental climates and those looking for a sustainable option, metal panels have become more appealing. Now is the time to make the shift to offering metal roofing! In the first-ever Metal Coffee Conversations, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with guests ...
What is metal composite material?
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the history of a tried and true material in metal construction. In an article that was sponsored by Metal Construction Association’s Metal Composite Material Alliance and published in Architectural Record, Jessica Jarrad, an independent writer and editor, explored the past, present and future of MCM panels. One ...
The 63-degree difference
By Dani Sheehan. See why cool roof coatings matter more than you might think! It’s the middle of July, and a roofing contractor is standing on top of a commercial building in downtown Chicago. The heat radiating off the roof is relentless, making every movement feel heavier. He checks the temperature: 225 ...
Malco’s Zip-in screws take center stage!
By Emma Peterson. When it comes to construction products and tools, screws are often a supporting act. But Malco’s Zip-in screws are changing that! Meet the best-selling sheet metal screws worldwide — Malco Tools’ Zip-in® Self Piercing Sheet Metal Screws. Malco developed these in the 1970s when the standard practice ...
Understanding the California Solar Mandate
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn what this mandate is and what it means for your roof. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers in California. You may have heard of the California Solar Mandate, approved by the California Energy Commission in 2018. If not here’s the gist: it aims to ...
The ultimate resource for metal roofing
By Dani Sheehan. No matter your level of experience, MetalVue provides the education, training and product access you need to succeed in metal roofing. The Sherwin-Williams MetalVue Program is designed to help manufacturers, distributors and contractors sell more residential and commercial metal roofs while working smarter, not harder. By providing expert resources, ...
Metal roofing options: Which one is best for your needs?
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn the difference between stone-coated and standing seam metal roofing to choose the best material for your needs. Metal roofing is well known for its unmatched durability, energy efficiency and aesthetic versatility. Among the various options, stone-coated metal roofing and standing seam roofing both offer unique ...
MCA releases 2024 Annual Report
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, now available on the MCA website. This Annual Report, available on the MCA website, highlights MCA’s key achievements throughout the year, including advancements in advocacy, educational resources and marketing initiatives, all of which have contributed to the continued growth in ...
Coatings versus retrofitting: Understanding the true costs
By Roof Hugger. Short-term fixes or long-term investments: Important considerations to know about metal roof coatings. Metal roofing is known to be one of the more expensive roofing materials on the market and boasts a variety of long-term benefits, one being it having the longest lifespan of all roofing materials. Like all ...
Get superior strength with these fascia products
By Hickman Edge Systems, a part of Carlisle Companies Incorporated. Learn how TerminEdge EX and TerminEdge EX MB have been engineered to provide maximum wind protection. The first line of defense between a roof and the elements is the building’s edge metal. This is the part of the roof that protects from ...
