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Metal Roofing
Keeping cool under a metal roof
By Drexel Metals. How metal roofs can keep temperatures and costs low. According to a recent analysis from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), home electricity bills are expected to rise to an average of $784 this summer, up more than 6% from $737 in 2024, marking a ...
Beautifully modern: An up-close look at a stunning Malibu Hills home
Nestled above the rolling Malibu Hills in scenic Southern California, this property featuring an amazing metal roof defines what it means to blend sleek modern design with lush, organic landscaping. Editor’s note: This summary is sourced from an in-depth article originally authored by Sarah Akkoush at Dwell magazine. ...
Steel board and batten: A modern take on a classic favorite
MCS Influencer Jena Jackson says steel board and batten gives contractors a powerful edge. Contractors looking to grow their metal construction sales should be highlighting one powerful, often overlooked product: steel board and batten siding. While board and batten is nothing new — it’s a timeless design that’s been around for ...
Metal roofing myths, busted
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Do you think you know the whole truth about metal roofs? Some of these facts might surprise you! Editor’s note: Share this information with customers who have questions about metal roofs. Metal roofing often gets a bad rap: too loud, too hot, too risky, ...
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Growing Your Business with Gutters
In this MetalTalk, Heidi Ellsworth visits with Tim MacVeigh with Tru-Seam Metal Solutions to explore how roofing and exterior contractors can expand their offerings by adding gutters to their remodeling business. From boosting revenue and offering complete exterior packages to streamlining installation workflows, gutters are a natural fit that meet ...
Built to back you up
By Emma Peterson. Fortify Building Brands are committed to helping their contractors overcome any real-world challenges they encounter. In the roofing industry, there are always bound to be unexpected issues and questions that crop up during the course of a project, no matter how well-prepared you are going into it. ...
Diversifying into HVAC/R
By Jenny Yu. Learn how to add HVAC/R to your list of services to grow your business. Every trade needs more skilled labor. In this MetalTalk™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Greg Guse of Malco Tools to discuss the basics of HVAC/R systems in the building envelope ...
The hidden power of retrofit roofing
By Roof Hugger. Solar, steel and smart design are transforming yesterday’s buildings into tomorrow’s energy producers. It used to be that retrofitting a metal roof was a basic upgrade; slap on a new skin, tighten up the frame and move on. Not anymore. Today’s retrofit projects are a far cry ...
All Weather Insulated Panels launches Pw-R Series for solar applications
The Pw-R Series with AWIP metal roofing includes three distinct options, each offering exceptional durability, structural stability and reflective surfaces to enhance solar panel performance. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) has announced a partnership with BPi, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor in the solar and renewable energy industry, to ...
Building careers and breaking barriers: Why more women are choosing the trades
By Malco Tools. Learn about the key factors driving women towards careers in the industry. Despite being historically male-dominated industries, the trades are seeing an increase of women smashing gender norms and building resumes in construction, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and more. Between 2008 and 2018, the number of women ...
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