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Metal Roofing
Why Being Employee-owned Helps This Company Continue to Flourish
By Cass Jacoby. In an ESOP conversation with Chief Financial Officer Chad Ware, Metal Central highlights how employee stake in the company has built a culture of care. Spend a few days at a Central States Manufacturing plant, office or Metal Central location and you will hear the term ...
Why Low-slope Roofs Aren’t Ideal For Exposed Fastener Metal Panels
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn why roofs with lower slopes are not a great fit for exposed fastener metal panels. Although metal roofing is one of the most high-performing types of roof on the market, problems can still arise if certain installation factors are not considered. One major consideration to make ...
MRA Contractors Are All Approved by Manufacturers
By Evelyn Witterholt. Want to join the Metal Roofing Alliance? First, you must get sponsored by an MRA manufacturer. There’s a wealth of reasons for contractors to join the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), an organization that represents metal roofing contractors and manufacturers in the United States and Canada. Contractors who ...
Case Study: Parallel Products Recycling Facility
Learn more about S-5!'s work on the roof of the Massachusetts recycling facility. Parallel Products is a leader in the sustainability industry, the ethanol industry and in green energy production — a one-stop sustainability shop. Many of its clients are subject to zero-landfill policies, so Parallel Products repurposes and recycles common ...
The Myths of Metal Roofing: Damage From Lightning and Hail Storms
By Drexel Metals. Contrary to popular belief, metal roofs do not actually attract lighting strikes, nor are they easily damaged by hail. These myths are actually very easy to debunk, because testing has told us that metal roofs are not only sustainable, but efficient in protecting the homeowner from ...
Getting Started in Sheet Metal
By Evelyn Witterholt. Check out our upcoming MetalTalk to learn all about starting or expanding a sheet metal shop. The metal industry is one of the hottest industries to get your footing in, and what better way to do it than by starting a sheet metal shop! In our upcoming ...
MCA Releases 2022 Annual Report
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released its 2022 Annual Report. The report is now available on the MCA website and can be viewed here. The report details MCA’s efforts and achievements throughout the year. The rise of metal in the construction industry is in part due to MCA’s advocacy, technical ...
John Sheridan - The Rise of Metal Roofing Training
S1:E2 Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with John Sheridan of Sheridan consulting about the increasing need for metal roofing training. With metal roofing continuing to trend in demand both residentially and commercially, there is simply not enough skilled labor to meet the demand. John and Heidi have been working ...
Go Against the Grain! Choose Metal Paneling that Mimics Wood
By Cass Jacoby. Vicwest is crafting siding from steel that is designed to emulate natural wood without the guilt. It’s a classic conundrum: your homeowner wants the look of wood paneling without the upkeep or hassle of actual wood. How do you deliver a finished product that lets them ...
The Business of Metal Roofing Conference
Dominate Your Market The Metal Roofing Summit was created by industry-leading professionals to equip you and your team with everything you need to dominate your local roofing market. Also as part of the Metal Roofing Summit is Isaiah Industries’ Annual Awards Reception which recognizes the companies that successfully marketed and sold ...
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