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Metal Roofing
Why purlins and subpurlins matter in metal retrofit design
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding framing, load paths and real-world testing helps ensure your project is a code-compliant and durable metal-over-metal retrofit. When an existing metal roof reaches the end of its service life, retrofitting is often the easiest, least invasive and most cost-effective replacement strategy. Companies such as Roof Hugger ...
Tool Innovations That Help Pros Work Smarter
In this MetalTalk™ webinar, host Megan R. Ellsworth is joined by Breanna Welke, VP of strategic communications with The Malco Group and Meredith Giesting, VP of design with Veto Pro Pac, to explore what it means for contractors now that Veto Pro Pac has joined The Malco Group. Known for ...
Why packaging matters more than you think
By Everlast Roofing. Materials that arrive in excellent condition help crews stay efficient. When contractors think about metal roofing quality, the conversation usually centers on steel gauge, coatings or panel design. But there’s another factor that plays a big role in how materials perform on the jobsite — packaging. ...
Women leading the metal industry
MCS Influencer Emily Marshall says now is the perfect time for women to step into leadership in the trades, specifically metal roofing. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Emily Marshall of Mr. and Mrs. Post Frame. You can Read the interview below, Listen to the ...
Top March articles: Tackling workforce development business management
By Emma Peterson. Check out what The Coffee Shops™ readers are clicking on. It’s hard to even believe that it’s already April. If your March has been anything like ours has been at The Coffee Shops™, it has been very busy! So, to help our readers keep track of everything ...
Marquee-Lok: The ultimate soffit and fascia solution
By Anna Lockhart. Seamlessly bring together any metal structure with the help of this concealed fastener metal panel from McElroy Metal. When it comes to choosing a material for building exteriors, durability and aesthetics are some of the first qualities to come to mind. Metal siding and wall ...
What metal roofing can do for your business
By Anna Lockhart. Learn the importance of optimizing your business opportunities and offerings by adding metal roofing to your line up! Live from The Coffee Shops™ sound stage at the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Karen Edwards sat down with Melissa Dunson from Central States Manufacturing to discuss the ...
Roofers gather for training on best practices for metal roofing
By Alberto Torres. Training in Miami brings contractors together to improve metal roof installation. Sherwin-Williams MetalVue organized an event in Miami, Florida, this February 2026 where Top Metal led a specialized training focused on the correct installation of metal roofing systems. The event brought together more than forty contractors and ...
The cost, durability and energy efficiency of metal and asphalt roofing systems
By Jenny Yu. Explore some of the key features that differentiate two of the most popular roofing materials today. Every property owner has different goals, budgets and needs when it comes to choosing the roof system that works for them. To help contractors and homeowners make this decision, Sherwin-Williams ...
The role of collaboration in developing high-performing snow retention systems
By Jenny Yu. TRA Snow and Sun leaders discuss product design and the push for industry standards. In this MetalTalk™, Karen Edwards spoke with TRA Snow and Sun’s Business Development Manager Mindy Dahlquist and Technical Director Lane Gardner about how collaboration and testing are shaping the future of snow ...
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