Metal Roofing
Introducing Emulate™
Complete your vision with the latest innovation from Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings. Our collection of Emulate Architectural Metal Coatings was designed to seamlessly apply the look and feel of natural building materials to any interior and exterior project. Made to Mimic Designed to simulate wood, metal and stone, Emulate offers unique design solutions ...
Durability, cost and style: A guide to metal and synthetic roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Discover how metal roofing's strength and longevity compare to the versatility and aesthetic appeal of synthetic roofing materials. Roofing materials can be divided into two main categories: synthetic and composite. Synthetic roofing consists of materials fabricated from artificial compounds, such as rubber (EPDM) and plastic polymer, ...
Get the grip to match your grit!
By SteelGrip SAMM®. Using SteelGrip SAMM®’s Safety Assist Magnetic Mats helps keep you safer and more efficient on the roof. Working on steel roofing presents unique challenges. It can be more physically demanding and dangerous than working with traditional asphalt shingles. Conditions of drizzle, light frost or pollen make walking a ...
Best Practices – General Maintenance on Metal Forming Equipment Machinery
The Metal Forming Equipment Council (MFEC)/Rollformer Council has partnered with a collaboration of machinery OEMs to provide a structured outline of the benefits of proper general maintenance schedules for machinery. Fabricating accurate and aesthetically acceptable metal trim and panels is essential to the success and efforts of many other supply ...
Cut costs and save time with rail-less solar mounting on metal roof installations
By Ali Turner, S-5! See why rail-less mounting is revolutionizing solar installations on metal roofs and how you can unlock savings and improve efficiency on your next project. A photovoltaic (PV) system on a roof includes various components, including system design, solar panels, monitoring equipment, mounting hardware and labor. It ...
How to choose the right metal gauge
By ASC Building Products. Knowing which gauge of metal needed is pivotal for a roofing project as it can make or break the success of the installation. When it comes to installing metal roofing and siding, having a basic understanding of gauge is necessary to ensure the success of ...
Nash Construction was announced as DECRA’s 2023 Project of the Year winner!
By Anna Lockhart. This award is presented to contractors and their teams for their hard work, dedication to craftmanship and the uniqueness of their projects. Each year, DECRA announces a metal project of the year, awarding a contractor and their company for their hard work and talents in ...
Pros and Cons of Metal and Asphalt Roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. In 1901 asphalt shingles revolutionized the industry, now innovative technology has made metal roofing the preferred choice. While metal roofing is currently in high demand, it wasn’t always the second most desired roofing material in the U.S. Asphalt shingles have been the favored material ...
The perfect pair – get the most out of your customized metal architectural materials with Finishing Dynamics and American Metalcraft
By Anna Lockhart. Finishing Dynamics offers customers a unique range of premium fluoropolymer paints, which they apply to the quality metal materials from sister company American Metalcraft. Together, their products are unstoppable. Finishing Dynamics provides contractors with the highest-quality fluoropolymer paint system for architectural aluminum products on the ...
The MCA is looking forward to 2024
By Anna Lockhart. 2023 was a busy year for the Metal Construction Association and they have big plans for industry advocacy and collaboration in 2024. After METALCON 2023, the staff and leadership of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) met to discuss the ongoing organizational efforts and works planned for ...
