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Wood nailers 101
By Emma Peterson. This product is not a nail gun and isn't always made of wood, so what is it? In today’s industry, there are a wide variety of materials available, from the more traditional wood to metals and metal composites. In this new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat ...
A fresh approach to roofing education
By Jesse Sanchez. A newly redesigned platform makes it easier than ever for homeowners to access clear, concise information about roofing options and connect with local experts. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is taking strides to empower homeowners with their latest website overhaul, as highlighted in this episode of MetalCast™, hosted by ...
MCA honors James Bush and David Stermer with service awards
The Patrick R. Bush Award honors outstanding volunteer contributions and the Larry A. Swaney Award is bestowed upon an outstanding industry professional. The Metal Construction Association (MCA) presented its Patrick R. Bush Service Award to David Stermer and its Larry A. Swaney Award to James Bush. The awards were announced on ...
From Asphalt to Metal – Contractor Diversification
In the first Metal Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), we explore the evolving roofing industry and the reasons why more roofing contractors are adding metal tiles to their asphalt shingle business. Join our panel of industry experts, Todd Miller, president of Isaiah Industries, Mitch Heitsch, regional ...
Uniting industry giants for a stronger future
By Jesse Sanchez. The consolidation of leading metal brands under one name marks a major shift in the roofing and building industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Jay Jacoby, director of sales for Fortify Building Solutions, to discuss the motivations behind this ...
Triple snow retention needed
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Some roofing projects are trickier than others. That was the case when AVI Roofing tackled a home re-roofing project last year in Denver. Multiple roofing systems meant multiple challenges. Tile and metal roofs, plus solar panels on the same home meant the team had its work cut ...
The rise of automation in coil processing
By Chad Rowe, MetalForming LLC. From the manual coil processing systems of the past to today’s highly automated warehouses, technology has dramatically transformed metalforming. As metal continues to rise in popularity for construction applications, contractors are adopting varying levels of automation to improve efficiency, reduce costs and streamline production. Coil processing ...
Roofing Passport : Making More Money with Metal
In this MetalTalk Megan Ellsworth is joined by Sherwin-William's MetalVue Marketing Segment Manager, Junny Lee, and MetalVue OEM Program Manager, Brendan McGinnis to talk about the relaunch of Roofing Passport and how it is integrated in the MetalVue program. Sherwin Williams created the MetalVue program to increase the profitability of ...
Explore the benefits of on-site rollforming
By Drexel Metals. On-site rollforming provides efficient solutions for labor and cost savings while optimizing operations. With construction costs and demand for both residential and commercial projects remaining high in 2025, along with the persistent labor shortage, it’s more critical than ever for contractors to prioritize efficiency in both cost ...
Malco kicks off 75th anniversary with sweepstakes
Prizes include a 2025 Can-Am Defender, a Traeger grill and Malco shopping sprees. Malco Tools, one of the nation’s leading solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, today announced its 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Entrants have a chance at prizes including a ...
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