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Metal Roofing
Why metal roof inspections can’t wait
By Jesse Sanchez. Skipping regular checks on metal roofs can turn minor issues into expensive problems. Many commercial building owners trust metal roofs to be the best choice when it comes to durability. Marketed as a “forever roof,” metal roofing systems enjoy a reputation for longevity and low maintenance. Because of this, ...
The stress-free roof
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Choosing the right roof can save you time, money and headaches down the line for everyone involved. Editor’s Note: Contractors, be sure to share this article with homeowners to help them understand how the right roofing choice — like low-maintenance metal roofing — can save them ...
MBMA launches new website, MBMA.com
New website design makes navigation a breeze — metal building and design materials and resources are easier to access now than ever. The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has redesigned its website, MBMA.com and it is now live. The new design is easier to navigate, makes finding association resources simpler and ...
Roof takeoffs part 1: Asking the right questions
By Central States. Learn what you should be asking during the beginning of the roof takeoff process. One of the most important parts of any roofing job occurs before you even put up a ladder. It’s the roof takeoff. This term refers to the process of calculating the ...
A manufacturer’s promise to protect your project
By Alejandro Vela, MBCI®. When you choose an MBCI metal building system, you get more than durable, high-quality products – you gain a manufacturer committed to your success. A weathertightness warranty is designed to promote the success of your metal building systems through planning, guidance and ongoing support. MBCI believes their warranty ...
Project profile: 26 stories, 700 rooms and 1 year of renovations
By Metal Construction Association (MCA) Learn how the Hyatt Regency in Salt Lake City used insulated metal panels to improve efficiency and integration. In the center of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, towers the Hyatt Regency. On its many different floors (26 to be precise), this hotel has everything from ...
Women across the industry
MCS Influencer Renee Ramey says that in every facet you can imagine women have impacted the industry. The following is the transcript of a live interview with Renee Ramey. You can read the interview below or listen to the recording. Megan Ellsworth: Hello everyone. My name is Megan Ellsworth here ...
Recognizing student potential with Head of the Class program
By Anna Lockhart. Student recognition program encourages technical skills students to learn, achieve and succeed! Each school term, graduating students of heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) and building construction programs demonstrating outstanding leadership and performing with top marks are nominated for the Malco Tools “Head of the ...
Turbocharging contractor success
By Dani Sheehan. Staying ahead means having the right tools at your fingertips. Race past your competition with Roofing Passport’s latest enhancements. With the latest enhancements to Roofing Passport, Sherwin-Williams is putting roofing contractors in the driver’s seat of a high-performance machine designed for growth, efficiency and ease of use. In a ...
Understanding the ABCs of HVAC/R
By Emma Peterson. Learn about each part of an HVAC/R system and why ventilation is crucial to all of them. In a new MetalTalk™ webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Greg Guse of Malco Tools to talk about heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, also known as HVAC/R. Today, Greg ...
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