Metal Roofing

New Tech Machinery Training Video Series

January 28, 2022 at 10:50 a.m.

This SSQ II™ MultiPro Roof Panel Machine training series includes tutorials about basic machine operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and more. Learn more about New Tech Machinery by visiting their RCS Directory. SSQ II™ MultiPro Roof Panel Machine Training General Overview In this overview video, Nate Roston from the New Tech Machinery service department ...

MRA Names Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Winner for Final Quarter of 2021

January 25, 2022 at 12:09 p.m.

A beautiful home renovation project in Portland, Ore., that achieved a stunning combination of impressive performance and aesthetics has been selected by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) as its 4th quarter and final winner of its Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition for 2021. The inspiration behind the home’s beautiful metal ...

MRA Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Winner

MRA Names Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Winner For Final Quarter of 2021

January 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

This Portland home renovation was awarded because of the high-quality products used and its overall look. A beautiful home renovation project in Portland, Oregon, that achieved a stunning combination of impressive performance and aesthetics has been selected by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) as its 4th quarter and final winner of ...

Standing Seam Metal Roofing Wins Award

January 21, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

By ATAS International The solar ready roof of the Riverview Branch Library wins first place for the commercial roofs category in ATAS International’s 2020 project of the year competition. The first place ATAS International 2020 project of the year commercial roofs winner was awarded to the Riverview Branch Library in ...

Metal - A Force to be Reckoned With

January 18, 2022 at 3:00 a.m.

By Mike Gwizdala, Exceptional Metals. How metal is specifically made to handle extreme weather conditions. Extreme weather events like hurricane winds, lightning strikes and water damage from floods always test the limits of building materials. When struck with snow or heavy rain, the exterior of a building can crumble if ...

Winter Cold Snap and Energy Inflation

January 11, 2022 at 6:09 p.m.

MRA offers tips and advocates for action as high prices put squeeze on homeowners this winter. Freezing temperatures and big jumps in heating bills have homeowners throughout the U.S. and Canada searching for relief and long-term solutions. Sources such as Bloomberg News are reporting the biggest jump in energy bills in more ...

Metal Wall Panel Installation Training for Contractors

January 5, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

Metal wall cladding continues to be a growing sector in the design and construction of both residential and commercial buildings. To assist contractors who may not be familiar with installing single skin metal wall panels, ATAS International is now offering installation training in three of their locations, with a selection of ...

Folsom Fire Station Protected With Fluropon® Coating

January 3, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. The roof on this California fire station is durable and resistant to color fading. Folsom Fire Station 39 in Folsom, California is conveniently placed next to the Sierra Nevada mountains, an area prone to wildfires. With that in mind, the structure needs to be durable ...

Combat Unprecedented Market Swings by Diversifying Your Business

January 1, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. How retrofit and metal-over-metal roofing can help you survive sudden market changes. Working in the construction industry has its highs and lows. Even with business booming, something like COVID-19 can come in and change the game entirely. Last year, as the result of the pandemic, ...

Tips For Installing QuickBOLT Solar Mounts on Metal Roofs

December 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. With now being the best time to go solar, DECRA’s QuickBOLT stone-coated steel roof mounts make the installation process quick and painless. The demand is high right now for stone-coated metal roofing and solar panels, so much so that it’s difficult to find contractors ...