Metal Roofing

S-5! Introduces its Newest WindClamp™ Technology

March 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

New wind resistance solution for metal roofing now available. S-5!, the leading authority on metal roof attachment technology, introduces the newest addition to its line of WindClamps™, designed to increase wind resistance for standing seam and other concealed-fastened metal roofs. The new WindClamp2X, as with all S-5!’s WindClamps™, are small aluminum clamps ...

Simply Everything Metal Deck

March 14, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. With 15 fully stocked warehouses, A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is your source for metal deck and metal deck accessories when you need it. A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply stocks metal deck in all types, gauges and finishes including metal deck accessories available for immediate use ...

METALCON Introduces New Advisory Council

March 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

Metal Construction Industry Experts Shape New &Enriched Programming METALCON, the metal construction industry’s only global event for metal construction and design products, introduces its first advisory council to help shape the future of METALCON, ensuring it represents all factions of the metal construction industry and its major attendee groups. ...

Metal Roofing in the Winter: Common Questions Answered

March 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

By DECRA. Winter weather is especially hard on homes. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of metal roofing for cooler climates. For residential contractors with customers who live in areas with frequent snow and ice, understanding the benefits of a stone-coated metal roof is crucial. With any big ...

MRA Launches Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Competition for 2021

March 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Open to U.S. and Canadian homeowners and the trades, the search is on for outstanding metal roofing projects The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has kicked off its 2021 Best Residential Metal Roofing Project quarterly competition and this year, the opportunity to enter is open to both the trades and homeowners. Designed to ...

Case Study: Canadian Equestrian Multi-Purpose Barn

February 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

S-5-PVKIT® 2.0 and S-5! X-Gard™ 2.0 provided solutions for solar module attachment and snow retention on this barn. The project Bruce Goode, a retired cattle-ranch owner and airline pilot, recently downsized and purchased a small eight-acre equestrian estate with spectacular mountain and lake views of the Okanagan Valley area of British Columbia, ...

Ahead of the Curve: Green Knight® Lands Top Honors in MRA Best Residential Metal Roofing Competition

February 7, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

The incredible design of the roofs featured in this project highlight the benefits of metal roofing. Green Knight Metal Roofing in Austin, Texas has landed top honors in the Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) 2020 Best Residential Metal Roofing quarterly competition for a challenging, environmentally-friendly roofing project that features a custom, ultra-modern ...

Metal Roofing: Now Mainstream in Commercial Roofing

February 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

By Rob Haddock, CEO and Founder of S-5! Metal is becoming the roofing material of choice for commercial buildings due to its durability, sustainability, versatility and more. In the past four decades, well over two billion square feet of metal roofing has been installed in the United States each year. That number ...

MRA Predicts Subtler Colors Will Be on the Rise in 2021

January 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

By Marco Industries. Learn the latest in roofing color trends to prepare your business and provide what customers want. In a recent press release, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) announced their predictions for 2021 roofing color trends. The MRA concluded that subdued, earthy and calming colors will be popular ...

Metal Roofing on the Rise

January 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Durability, style and color are playing key roles in the growing popularity of metal roofing. The demand for home improvement projects has steadily increased throughout 2020 and is expected to remain elevated well into 2021. One upgrade that more homeowners are considering is replacing ...