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...
Tag: metal roofing
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...
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.
This Month’s Features
Winter Storms and Contractor Fraud: How Homeowners Can Protect Themselves When It Matters Most
Across the country, homeowners rushing to make urgent repairs are increasingly becoming targets of contractor fraud. The pressure to act quickly, combined with insurance...
How Snow Retention Systems Enhance Metal Roof Performance
When contractors treat the roof as a complete building system and prioritize snow management solutions, they help their clients prepare for today’s extreme weather...
2025 Trends, 2026 Predictions: The Changing Landscape of Commercial Construction
As 2026 begins, the commercial construction industry finds itself at the crossroads of shifting demands and evolving challenges. From the growing need for thermally...
Essential Insulation Systems for Metal Building Energy Code Compliance
Understanding high-R insulation systems helps contractors and erectors avoid compliance issues, ensuring the metal building envelope performs as required.