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MRA gets website revamp
By Anna Lockhart. The Metal Roofing Alliance unveils new website to better serve homeowners and metal professionals. In a recent episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), to discuss the organization’s new website. With ...
How metal roofing stands up to extreme weather
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Discover what makes roofing material qualify for a Class 4 Hail Rating. Hailstorms can wreak havoc on homes, but not all roofing materials are up to the challenge. Class 4 hail has been compared to throwing baseballs at 70 mph, but what exactly does ...
Building a greener future
By Metal Central. Why settle for ordinary when your roofing choice can be extraordinary? In an industry where durability meets innovation, metal roofing is emerging as the ultimate sustainable solution. For contractors looking to stay ahead of the curve, Metal Central proudly supplies products from Central States, offering more than just roofing ...
How metal has become a sustainable asset
By Drexel Metals. Metal roofing has quickly become the unsung hero and star of eco-conscious designs. With climate change impacting the globe, it's increasingly important to focus on sustainable construction and carbon footprint mitigation. As a leading consumer of energy and generator of emissions, the construction industry must seek greener approaches to ...
Equipping an expanding market
By Emma Peterson. Malco Tools is meeting the hand tool needs of professionals as the metal market grows. The metal industry is constantly changing and growing as new innovations and knowledge come out. A great example of this is the number of different material options in the industry today! 10 or 15 ...
Shifting from asphalt to metal – A worthwhile investment
By Anna Lockhart. For homeowners in areas with more temperamental climates and those looking for a sustainable option, metal panels have become more appealing. Now is the time to make the shift to offering metal roofing! In the first-ever Metal Coffee Conversations, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with guests ...
What is metal composite material?
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the history of a tried and true material in metal construction. In an article that was sponsored by Metal Construction Association’s Metal Composite Material Alliance and published in Architectural Record, Jessica Jarrad, an independent writer and editor, explored the past, present and future of MCM panels. One ...
The 63-degree difference
By Dani Sheehan. See why cool roof coatings matter more than you might think! It’s the middle of July, and a roofing contractor is standing on top of a commercial building in downtown Chicago. The heat radiating off the roof is relentless, making every movement feel heavier. He checks the temperature: 225 ...
Malco’s Zip-in screws take center stage!
By Emma Peterson. When it comes to construction products and tools, screws are often a supporting act. But Malco’s Zip-in screws are changing that! Meet the best-selling sheet metal screws worldwide — Malco Tools’ Zip-in® Self Piercing Sheet Metal Screws. Malco developed these in the 1970s when the standard practice ...
Understanding the California Solar Mandate
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn what this mandate is and what it means for your roof. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers in California. You may have heard of the California Solar Mandate, approved by the California Energy Commission in 2018. If not here’s the gist: it aims to ...
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