Metal Roofing
The cutting-edge roof protecting a Florida hotel
By DuPont™ Tedlar®. Luxury meets resilience with COASTALUME™ system. On the gulf of Florida stands the luxurious J Hotel. To add to the oppulent design, they recently added the highest quality roofing system. This hotel in Dunedin, Florida, is redefining the standards of coastal design. The new project features COASTALUME™, the innovative ...
Taking a portable rollformer down memory lane
By Ron Schell, New Tech Machinery. Recently, New Tech Machinery got the chance to revisit the past when a customer called in with one of the Original Mach II Polyurethane Drive Gutter Machines! We have been in the seamless gutter and metal roof panel equipment business for a while — New Tech ...
Looking at the lifespan of a metal roof
By Colin Murnan, Sheffield Metals International. Metal roofing is popular for its durability, but how long does it actually last? Here are nine factors that can impact the lifespan of a metal roof. The Metal Construction Association reports that, in the best-case scenario, a metal roof can last for six decades or ...
Stunning home in South Carolina is named winner of MRA's Best Residential Project competition
The home demonstrates how a gorgeous architectural style can also achieve extreme resiliency by using quality materials made to last. In low-country hurricane region, how to make sure homes are not only beautiful but able to withstand extreme tropical storms, is the ultimate goal. And for those reasons, the Metal Roofing ...
What makes a winning snow guard system?
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Here's what the roofing professionals have to say about building a winning snow guard system. Roofing contractors across the country know that it’s essential to install a snow retention system in certain geographic areas… and especially with specific types of roofing like synthetics, metal, slate and concrete. ...
Forget Halloween, the scariest season for homeowners may be right around the corner
MRA experts share 12 tips for getting ready for winter’s wrath, inside and outside your home! Halloween is here, causing many homeowners to shudder at the thought of what’s potentially around the corner: Winter is coming and with it, the possibility of frigid weather and damaging snow and ice storms. But ...
Wood Nailer Alternatives: Sustainable Solution to Enhance Roof Perimeter Security and Strength
Did you know that the roof perimeter edge plays a crucial role in protecting the entire building envelope? According to a recent study by FM, 80% of global wind-related losses were due to roofing system failures, with 59% caused by roof perimeter failures. One often overlooked yet vital component is ...
Arturo Towns appointed as chief people officer at Central States Inc.
Transformative HR executive, celebrated for industry-leading innovations and cultural excellence, joins leading manufacturer of metal building components. Central States, a leader in metal building components, roofing and building systems, announces Arturo Towns has joined the business as chief people officer. With a career spanning more than 25 years in human resources, ...
S-5! expands reach with new distribution partner in Oregon
Metallion Industries turns to S-5! to meet demands with high-quality solutions. S-5!, the original inventor of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachments, announces its new partnership with Oregon-based company, Metallion Industries. As an authorized distributor, the company will offer the complete range of S-5! mounting solutions throughout the Pacific Northwest. “Our customers need ...
Two-day metal roofing systems course to take place at the University of Wisconsin
This is the best “crash course” available for sales personnel in-industry. Metal roofing expert, Rob Haddock, presents Metal Roofing Systems at the University of Wisconsin Madison’s School of Engineering on December 5-6, 2024. If you design, install, commission, maintain or repair metal roofing systems, this course will provide you with the tools ...
