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The Canadian Roofing Expo: Mark your calendars for April 15-16, 2025!

March 20, 2025 at 3:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Get ready to explore Canada’s only dedicated show for roofing systems and technologies. With over 150 exhibitors, education sessions and demonstrations, the 2025 Canada Roofing Expo (formerly Rooftech) is the place to be! Hosted in Toronto, Canada at the International Centre, this is Canada’s biggest trade show and forum ...

Shifting from asphalt to metal – A worthwhile investment

February 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

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 ...

From Asphalt to Metal – Contractor Diversification

February 5, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

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 ...

Saving trees one steel plank at a time

November 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

By Jonny Suchor Bellara Plank is the premier choice for realistic woodgrain steel siding. For over 90 years, Vicwest has been at the top of architectural design and construction, mastering the art of blending style, sustainability and durability. As North America’s metal structure experts, they have engineered and manufactured metal roofing and ...

Differentiating in the metal roofing market

October 30, 2024 at 2:00 a.m.

By Jonny Suchor. Vicwest's unique product offerings and ease of application make them a premier choice in the U.S. and Canadian metal roofing industries. In the recent episode of MetalCast hosted by Heidi J. Ellsworth, Geoff Bernstein, the director of marketing at Vicwest, shared his insights about the company's offerings ...

Bellara by Vicwest revolutionizes siding

September 11, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.

Bellara offers commercial and residential architects and builders a more design-focused and environmentally conscious approach to siding. Vicwest, North America's experts in metal building materials, is introducing new solutions for innovative and sustainable buildings by expanding its revolutionary Bellara line of wall-cladding products. The Bellara line will be expanding even further ...

5 reasons why metal is the future of the industry

August 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Metal roofing and siding are quickly outpacing traditional materials. Learn why metal is such a popular option! In this MetalTalk RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Geoff Bernstein of Vicwest to discuss the role of metal, both in siding and roofing, and how it's changing the future ...

Looking back in order to move forward

May 10, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. From color to creation, learn some of the trends from 2023 that made it into the new year with us. In a MetalTalk™ from right before the new year, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with a panel of experts to talk about the top moments for the ...

Unparalleled elegance and resilience

April 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Metal shingles provide durability, sustainability, aesthetic appeal and more, making them a compelling option for contractors and homeowners seeking a high-performance roofing solution. Metal shingles are renowned for their durability and longevity. Not only do they typically have a longer lifespan compared to other roofing materials and ...