Metal Roofing
The Importance of Above Sheathing Ventilation
By Anna Lockhart. Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) is an often-overlooked method of keeping the roof cool. Here’s why your crew should consider using ASV in roof cooling. Above sheathing ventilation (ASV) is a method of home ventilation in which the air space between the roof cladding material, the ...
Answering Your Most-asked Roofing Material Questions – Part Two
By ASC Building Products. This guide was created from the most frequently asked questions customers send in to the professionals at ASC Building Products, and part two goes over six of the most asked questions and their answers. Sometimes it’s a good idea to ask for a bit of ...
KPIs – Managing by the Numbers
The success of today’s contracting businesses requires strategic, data-driven decision making. If you aren’t growing as quickly as you’d like—or if your business is taking a turn for the worse—then it might be because you aren’t properly tracking and building upon your business cycle metrics. From marketing and branding to ...
Why Metal is Worth the Investment
By AEP Span. While there are a variety of material options for roofing, metal provides many positive features that make it worth the extra investment compared to other materials. Materials such as asphalt shingles are a very popular option for residential roofing, but there are perks that asphalt lacks ...
Brad Van Dam - State of the Industry
S5:E32 Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Brad Van Dam on this Roofing Road Trips episode to discuss the State of the Roofing Industry. Coming off the recent Roofing Day in D.C. in April of 2023, Heidi and Brad talk about top advocacy issues, what is happening with the supply ...
Signs to Look for That Indicate if it is Time for a New Roof
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Do you know the key signs of a roof’s expiration? This guide has the answers for you! Editor’s note: The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has organized the Residential Metal Roofing Buyer’s Guide to help homeowners learn about the basics of roofing. This article discusses the question ...
Bendex is One of the Best Software Solutions for the Sheet Metal Industry
By Anna Lockhart. This software platform is a perfect solution for those working with sheet metal to transform the materials sales and ordering process from start to finish. Bendex is an advanced, high-powered software designed to give production and sales management professionals the best product results and designs. ...
By the Shore: MRA Offers Expertise to Help U.S. and Canadian Homeowners Better Protect Their Homes in Harsh Coastal Environments
Five important tips coastal metal roof owners need to know from the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). From Florida, Vancouver British Columbia to the Gulf states, homeowners who live near the coast understand the battle all too well. Salty air is hard on homes, causing expensive, premature aging of building materials that ...
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Modern Post-Frame Structural Design Practice: An Introduction
Tuesday, May 23rd 3:00 pm CST / 4:00 pm EST Learning Objectives: Identify the primary structural components of post-frame (PF) building systems Learn how to conduct structural design of PF systems without diaphragm action Learn how to conduct structural design of PF systems with diaphragm action Learn how to design isolated post/pier PF foundations Identify post-frame ...
