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Building for Tomorrow: How Metal Siding is Reshaping Construction
By Adam Cabrera. The future of building design is being reshaped by the innovative use of metal in siding and roofing thanks to groundbreaking trends and visionary products. In the latest MetalTalk, industry expert Geoff Bernstein, director of marketing at Vicwest, talked about the transformative impact that metal materials ...
How the Metal Construction Association is Driving Innovation and Collaboration in the Industry
By Adam Cabrera. Learn about the people working to provide the metal construction industry with unique networking opportunities, solutions and business expertise. In a recent podcast, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Henry, the executive director of the Metal Construction Association (MCA). With a focus ...
How DuPont ™ Tedlar ® Film is Making Metal Roofs Stand the Test of Time
By Adam Cabrera. Risks of corrosion led Total Roofing Systems to Tedlar®, a robust PVF alternative to traditional paint. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips podcast Kyle Merman of Total Roofing Systems and Corynn Sheridan of DuPont Tedlar® informed us about new technologies in world of metal ...
Forecasting a Colorful Future
By Anna Lockhart. Contractors, architects and manufacturers can utilize this unique color forecast report to get ahead of the game and give their customers the colors they’ll be looking for in the next few years, today! The color experts at Sherwin-Williams are using real-world data to predict color ...
Ice Damming 101 – Part Two
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here are the best ways to prevent damage caused by ice dams. Ice damming on roofs, which commonly occurs in the north and colder areas, can become a serious issue when not properly taken care of. Ice dams form after snow that falls on the ridge of ...
How to Prepare for a Hurricane and its Aftereffects
By RPS Metal Roofing & Siding. There are important tasks homeowners need to do in preparation for a hurricane and once it has passed. Editor’s note: Share this helpful guide with your customers who live in hurricane-prone areas. It is incredibly important to know how to prepare your ...
Choosing Between Through-fastened and Standing-seam Metal Roofing
By Anna Lockhart. When deciding between these two options, it comes down to situational factors and preferences. This article breaks down the differences and what you need to know before making the decision! As metal roofing continues to grow in popularity, home and building owners have had to make ...
Give Homeowners a Realistic Look at Their Dream Projects!
By Anna Lockhart. Learn how to close more deals by utilizing visualization software during this upcoming MetalTalk. The MetalTalk Read Listen Watch (RLW) series is an incredible opportunity from MetalCoffeeShop™ for those in the metal industry to learn how they want, when they want, where they want about the ...
Ice Damming 101 – Part One
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn what exactly ice damming is and what kind of damage it can do to a roof. Homeowners who live in colder climates need to know about the problem of ice damming. Ice dams occur during the winter when snow from the ridge of a roof melts ...
How to Cut Metal Panels With Shear Precision
By Adam Cabrera. Installation of metal roof and wall panels requires caution, the right tools and careful planning. During the installation process, it is sometimes necessary to cut metal roof and wall panels while at the jobsite. Using the right tools and knowing what the best practices are for this ...
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