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Rooftop snow retention 101: Part 1
By Jenny Yu. Tackling the safety issues posed by accumulated snow and ice with retention systems Despite the "winter wonderland” appeal of a snowy rooftop, there are many dangers to beware of this coming winter season. In a course titled “Rooftop Snow Retention: Solving the Mystery with the Facts,” ...
Same old drill, brand new tool
By Jenny Yu. Malco’s drill attachment, the TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter, makes jobs more ergonomic and efficient. In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Austin Cash, senior new product development engineer for Malco Tools, spoke with Karen Edwards about one of the company’s newest innovations: the TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter. ...
Giving back to build the next generation of roofers
By Jenny Yu. Volunteering, outreach and association involvement help strengthen company culture and expand the roofing talent pipeline. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Mindy Dahlquist, business development manager at TRA Snow and Sun, about the company’s involvement in the Let’s Build Construction ...
Leading with responsiveness and hands-on customer service
By Jenny Yu. From direct-to-builder service to jobsite visits, AJ Manufacturing puts customer needs at the center of every decision. At A.J. Manufacturing Inc., customer service is more than a department. It has been a core part of the company’s identity for its over five decades as a leader in ...
Before you TPO your metal roof, know the code and cost realities
By Jesse Sanchez. A TPO retrofit might look simple on paper, but contractors warn that code, load and long-term performance details can shift the real value of the project. Before building owners commit to a TPO installation over an existing metal roof, Roof Hugger says the first step is confirming ...
How 2025 is shaping up to be a major year for metal
As metal roofing sales continue to climb and homeowners see the value in switching to metal roofing materials, now’s the time to lean into the trend. For metal contractors, it’s hard to miss just how quickly the market has changed its tune for metal roofing materials. As the demand for ...
MCA 2026 Winter Meeting main events
By Jenny Yu. Educational sessions will focus on the economy, Artificial Intelligence and resilience in the industry. The Metal Construction Alliance (MCA) will host its 2026 Winter Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hill County Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas, from January 13-15, 2026. The event will be ...
One contest, two incredible projects and countless pounds of snow stabilized
By Emma Peterson. Learn firsthand from award-winning contractors about the importance of snow retention. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Karen Edwards sat down to discuss the 2025 “Show Us Our Snow Guards” contest sponsored by Rocky Mountain Snow Guards with Adrian Oliver, Josh Yandle and Brian Cross. 2025 ...
Don’t let the roof’s edge be the weakest link
By Jenny Yu. From wind uplift to water intrusion, choosing the right edge metal is critical for roof performance and structural integrity. Edge metal may only account for a small portion of a roof’s total surface area, but its role in protecting the structure from wind uplift and water ...
Selling the roofing lifestyle to the next generation
By Jenny Yu. To attract young people to the industry, companies need to meet them where they’re at and know what they want. Attracting the right workers for your crew is one of the most pressing issues in today’s labor landscape. In a recent episode of MetalCast™, Karen ...
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