Metal Roofing
The rise of cold-formed steel
By Emma Peterson. Learn why this building material is popular with manufacturers, contractors and building owners alike. While it’s been around for decades, cold-formed steel, which refers to metal that is manufactured at room temperature, wasn’t an incredibly popular building material until the last decade. Today, it is used in ...
Coil coatings and metal systems: Driving performance across the modern jobsite
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Advanced coatings and integrated metal systems give contractors new ways to deliver durability, efficiency and design flexibility. Metal is moving well beyond traditional roofing and siding applications into some of the most dynamic areas of today’s building envelope. A major factor behind that shift is coil ...
Why more homeowners and contractors are turning to metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. As homeowner interest in metal roofing continues to grow, contractors can leverage new tools and resources to establish themselves in the metal space. As demand for metal roofing continues to rise, contractors are finding new opportunities to expand their offerings, increase margins and deliver long-term value to ...
Gain margins and control the jobsite with rollformers
By Jenny Yu. Understanding panel profiles, production needs and equipment configurations can help contractors make informed equipment investments. In a recent Lunch & Learn titled “How to Choose the Right Rollformer,” Karen Edwards spoke with MetalForming (MF) Business Development Director Chad Rowe about the factors contractors should consider when ...
Build momentum at the 2026 MCA Summer Meeting
By Emma Peterson. Get industry insights, education opportunities and more this June in Rosemont, Illinois. The Metal Construction Association (MCA)’s annual summer meeting is returning to Rosemont, Illinois this June! Taking place June 23-24, 2026, this meeting is meant to help your team stay ahead with industry insights, practical education ...
Ingage MetalTalk - Blueprint for Higher Lead Conversion
In this MetalTalk ™, host Karen Edwards welcomes Dean Curtis to break down the essential blueprint for turning leads into loyal customers. Drawing from real‑world experience in the metal roofing industry, he explores how to navigate the customer pathway—from first contact to closing the deal—with professionalism and consistency. Gain insights ...
Maximizing fire resistance with metal
By Anna Lockhart. Taking a closer look at the most common ways metal roofing materials help protect homes and businesses from wildfires. Across the western United States and Canada, wildfire season poses a serious risk to people and their homes. Building intentionally with fire protection in mind is ...
FlashCo releases updated ES-1 Compliant Edge Metal profiles
This update represents a major step forward in how FlashCo delivers ES-1 compliant edge metal systems to the market. FlashCo recently released an update to their ES-1 Compliant Edge Metal product line, which includes 8 new ES-1 compliant profiles. "This update represents a major step forward in how we deliver ES-1 ...
Preserving the past with modern metal solutions
By Drexel Metals. A Florida restoration project shows how Drexel Metals’ innovative solutions can protect historic structures without sacrificing their original character. Preserving historic architecture while meeting modern performance demands is no easy task, but Drexel Metals demonstrates how it can be done in its case study, “Historic Cade Allen ...
MBMA celebrates milestones, leadership changes and new initiatives in 2026
By The Coffee Shops. General Manager Tony Bouquot highlights record membership, sustainability efforts and upcoming resources for architects. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) marked its 70th anniversary in 2026, celebrating record membership, leadership transitions and a series of new projects aimed at advancing the metal building industry. General Manager ...
UP TO THE MINUTE
