Metal Roofing
Building stronger, high-performing envelopes
By Jesse Sanchez. Integrated design, careful installation and early collaboration can help commercial project teams prevent costly building envelope failures. Building envelope failures can begin with something as small as an improperly sealed penetration or poorly detailed transition, but the consequences can spread throughout a commercial building. Water intrusion, corrosion, ...
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards introduces Rocky Fence for standing seam metal roofs
New two-pipe aluminum snow fence offers big savings. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards has launched the Rocky Fence, a cost-effective two-pipe snow fence for standing seam metal roofs. Developed for new construction and retrofit projects, Rocky Fence gives contractors, architects and building owners another option when desiring the look and function of ...
METALCON 2026
METALCON 2026 page sponsored by: Where the metal construction year is made. The products you’ll specify. The partners you’ll choose. The ideas shaping your next projects. It all happens here. 4,000+ professionals • 250+ exhibitors • 3 days that shape the year ahead. Show Floor Hours Wednesday, October 7, 10 a.m. – 5 ...
Building exterior color confidence
By The Coffee Shops™. Sherwin-Williams color schemes help contractors and homeowners visualize exterior palettes before making selections. Choosing exterior colors is a significant project decision. From the roof and siding to the trim and accents, every element contributes to the finished appearance. Seeing how those selections work together can help ...
Explore a world of metal possibilities
By Emma Richardson. Discover the innovations that are helping metal contractors prepare for growth. In an upcoming Read Listen Watch, host Megan Ellsworth meets with Vice President of Architectural Sales for MetalForming LLC, Ryan Lemmel, for an exclusive preview of the innovations the company is bringing to METALCON. Together, they ...
Finish metal roofs with a cleaner look
By Jesse Sanchez. Geocel Phantom™ Metal Roof Sealant helps contractors combine reliable sealing performance with a finished appearance that blends with metal panels. A metal roof can perform well and still fall short visually if the sealant stands out against the panels. Sherwin-Williams’ Geocel Phantom™ Metal Roof Sealant gives contractors ...
World of Possibilities: MetalForming and METALCON
In this Read Listen Watch®, Megan Ellsworth welcomes MetalForming, LLC’s Vice President of Architectural Sales, Ryan Lemmel, for an exclusive METALCON preview and to discover how their newest products tackle today’s biggest challenges in the metal construction industry. From precision and productivity to automation and support, learn how these innovations ...
World of Possibilities: MetalForming and METALCON
In this Read Listen Watch®, Megan Ellsworth welcomes MetalForming, LLC’s Vice President of Architectural Sales, Ryan Lemmel, for an exclusive METALCON preview and to discover how their newest products tackle today’s biggest challenges in the metal construction industry. From precision and productivity to automation and support, learn how these innovations ...
How roofing contractors can adapt to a tighter market
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders explain why financial discipline, diversification and customer education matter as roofing businesses navigate economic and insurance pressures. During a live Coffee Conversations® discussion at the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA), roofing professionals examined the pressures impacting contractor success across the United States. The ...
Solar on standing seam roofing: Solving common installation challenges
By Ali Turner, S-5! Learn installation tips for building faster, warranty-friendly solar systems on standing seam metal roofs. Standing seam metal roofs are well-suited for solar installations. Their durability and long service life provide a dependable platform for PV systems, while the raised seams enable solar modules to be mounted without ...
