Metal Roofing
From officials and builders to homeowners, evidence for metal as a superior roofing choice keeps mounting
The evidence for metal as a superior roofing material for residential homes continues to gain major traction. Expert sources ranging from Florida Office of Insurance Regulation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Insurance Institute for Business and Safety (IBHS) have come forward, citing the benefits a metal roof can ...
Lefever Building Systems achieves AC478 accreditation
Requirements for this accreditation include documented management systems, rigorous safety training, quality managers, OSHA training, documented safety plans, site-specific plans and other documentation. The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announces that Lefever Building Systems (LBS), headquartered in Denver, Colorado and servicing the Mountain West states and the Southeast states ...
Built for the jobsite, backed by experience
By Dani Sheehan. Van Mark tools last for decades, perform consistently and have evolved to meet the changing needs of roofing contractors. As Van Mark Products’ regional sales manager for the eastern U.S. and parts of Canada, Scott Totin works with sales reps, distributors and contractors to help them find ...
3 points to make when educating homeowners on the benefits of standing seam metal roofs
By Drexel Metals. Use this guide when communicating with homeowners about how standing seam metal roofs can work for them. Roofing contractors who have worked with standing seam metal roofs understand the advantages of these durable, high-performing roofing systems. For any type of home in any type of climate, ...
Build more with MRA
By Jesse Sanchez. Building more than awareness, this organization is shaping the future workforce with one guide and training session at a time. In this episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards wraps up a wide-ranging conversation with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), by ...
Building smarter, faster
By Jesse Sanchez. From blueprint to business growth, pre-engineered buildings are helping contractors do more with less. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards digs into the nuts and bolts of pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) with Jennifer Davis, president of Central States and Ahmed Abdelaal, vice president of engineering ...
Explore the future of metal in this live contractor panel!
By Dani Sheehan. The metal construction industry is evolving – are you keeping up? Join METALCON Live! on August 6 for a dynamic panel discussion. MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS) is coming to METALCON's online webinar Live! this August 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET! Join us for an engaging ...
Prepare to be on the edge of your seat learning about edge metal
By Jenny Yu. In this upcoming RLW, discover the best practices for securing roof edges. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with their Read Listen Watch® (RLW) initiative. Whether you ...
A quiet powerhouse shaping the future of metal construction
By Jesse Sanchez. Employee ownership, unmatched logistics and a customer-first ethos drive a national brand with a local touch. In this Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth digs deeper into what truly sets Central States Manufacturing apart and the answers might surprise even industry veterans. What started in 1988 with ...
Securing the Roof’s Edge
In this Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Megan R. Ellsworth sits down with Hickman Edge System's Director of Private Label and OEM, Jason Hildenbrand, to talk about the unsung hero of wind uplift protection, edge metal. They’ll explore why roof edges are the most vulnerable part of a system, how ...
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