Once a staple of historic handcrafted European architecture, batten seam metal roofing is reemerging as a fashionable choice in today’s construction market. Blending time-tested craftsmanship with modern materials and fabrication methods, this roofing style...
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Metal roofing components are increasingly recognized for their aesthetic and structural benefits and their vital role in protecting buildings against wind, rain, hail, fire, and other environmental threats. Building codes have evolved concurrently with...
Breathe New Life into Old Metal Buildings
(11/11/2025)
Back in the 1970s and 1980s, entrepreneurs built their dreams under roofs that offered little more than “shade and shelter.” Metal buildings were the go-to solution for small businesses looking to launch with minimal...
The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has selected two winners for this quarter’s Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition—outstanding projects that demonstrate the benefits of metal roofing.
IKO North America recently celebrated the official grand opening of its newest manufacturing facility in Ennis, Texas, dedicated to producing IKO Metals residential metal roofing products.
Tested to withstand high winds, moisture absorption, and the effects of harmful UV rays, a metal roof’s resilience is why it can last up to three times longer than traditional roofing materials, like the...
This Month’s Features
Batten Seam Roofing: Traditional Craft Meets Modern Metal
Once a staple of historic handcrafted European architecture, batten seam metal roofing is reemerging as a fashionable choice in today’s construction market. Blending time-tested...
A Career To Remember: W. Lee Shoemaker of the MBMA
After 32 years as the director of research and engineering at the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), W. Lee Shoemaker, Ph. D, P.E., will...
The Case for Verified Fire Protection
Do not rely on performance claims alone when evaluating structural steel intumescent coatings. Ask about the test standards and verify third-party validation. It is...
Engineering Access: Designing Structural Openings in Metal Buildings For High-Traffic Use
Openings should meet the key needs of the space while minimizing obstructions and other hurdles to entry or exit from the metal building.