As metal roofing captures an increasingly large slice of the residential roofing market, here is an inside look at two homeowners’ reroofing experiences. A homeowner in Tempe, Ariz., needed to replace his aging wood...
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The right roofing combination: Metal and solar
(02/04/2025)
Understanding the benefits of combining metal roofs with solar panels can lead to more informed decisions and better outcomes for projects.
Wildfires and weather events should factor into roofing choices for new construction or reroofing projects to provide the best protection for customers.
When thinking about metal roofing, many may envision a rusty old steel standing seam roof, perhaps even one their grandparents had on their farmhouse or barn. Metal roofing has come a long way since...
To retain or not to retain snow on metal roofs?
(11/11/2024)
Given their critical impact on structural integrity, load distribution, and overall safety, the discourse surrounding the necessity of snow retention systems draws significant attention from designers, contractors, and building owners alike.
Wildfires and weather events should factor into roofing choices for new construction or re-roofing projects to provide the best protection for customers. It also helps to be mindful of ordinances in your area, which...
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.