Metal Roofing
METALCON’s Metal Training Zone Gives Participants the Opportunity to Boost Metal Skills
By Anna Lockhart. This year’s METALCON event will feature a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn various metal skills from the pros themselves! If you are attending this year’s METALCON convention, you won’t want to miss out on the all-new Metal Training Zone! Stop by booth #6071 to see the pros ...
Expand Your Business into the Metal Industry and Start Your Own Metal Shop
By Adam Cabrera. The burgeoning metal industry presents an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to dive into a hot market. The metal roofing industry is currently expanding, and it might be a good time for your own business to venture into the metal foray. Chandler Barden of CIDAN Machinery ...
Roofing Materials That Can Withstand the California Climate
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. You may be surprised to discover which roofing materials are best suited for California’s strict building code regulations. There is a good reason for the rigid environmental and building code regulations of California. Climate conditions in this state vary wildly. The structures built here need ...
Supercharging Solar: How the Inflation Reduction Act Transforms the U.S. Solar Market
Discover how the recent Inflation Reduction Act is set to revolutionize the U.S. solar market! With a target of achieving 30% of U.S. electricity generation from solar by 2030, this legislation brings exciting changes that could impact your solar journey. ☀ The Role of Metal Roofs in the Solar Equation ...
Answer Me This! Who Does Metal Roofing Job Packs the Best?
By Dani Sheehan. Provide feedback and enter to win a gift card from Construction Solutions! We want to hear from you, and by answering a single survey question, you can win $50! The Answer Me This! program is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories and is part of their “Construction Solutions” ...
Educate Your Customers to Ensure Protection Against the Elements
By Royalty Companies. If you work in an area susceptible to hurricanes or other extreme weather, it is important to help homeowners understand which roofing materials will best protect their homes. While there is no guarantee to protect a home against extreme weather events, contractors understand the role of roofing ...
Metal-over-metal Versus TPO Overlays: Quality Reigns Over Cost in Retrofit Roofs
By Cayden Wemple. Metal-over-metal roofing continues to reign supreme. When presenting a metal-over-metal retrofit roof project to potential customers, it is crucial to inquire about their exploration of competitive products, particularly TPO overlays. Not surprisingly, your customer may perceive the less expensive TPO overlay as equal. However, the ...
How the Metal Construction Association is Driving Innovation and Collaboration in the Industry
By Adam Cabrera. Learn about the people working to provide the metal construction industry with unique networking opportunities, solutions and business expertise. In a recent podcast, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Henry, the executive director of the Metal Construction Association (MCA). With a focus ...
How DuPont ™ Tedlar ® Film is Making Metal Roofs Stand the Test of Time
By Adam Cabrera. Risks of corrosion led Total Roofing Systems to Tedlar®, a robust PVF alternative to traditional paint. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips podcast Kyle Merman of Total Roofing Systems and Corynn Sheridan of DuPont Tedlar® informed us about new technologies in world of metal ...
Fiber Cement Siding Angle Cutter
The Malco FCC7 Fiber Cement Siding Angle Cutter, cuts multiple angles in Fiber Cement Siding with Guillotine Precision. The nickel plated blade design with a high leverage handle, requires less force to produce clean cuts with minimal air-borne dust. The blade is anchored above the large guillotine plate to allow ...
