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Metal buildings and the future of residential construction
By Jesse Sanchez. How innovative metal structures are redefining homebuilding and affordability. In a rapidly evolving housing market, affordability, sustainability and durability have become critical considerations for homebuyers. Metal buildings, once primarily associated with industrial and commercial structures, are now emerging as a viable solution for residential construction. In this episode of ...
Hey now, you’re an all star, get your trade on, go learn!
By Emma Peterson. Tremco Rising Stars are proving that shooting stars are not the only thing to break the mold. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards met with Tremco’s David Hutchinson to discuss their Rising Stars Program, which he leads. The program emerged out of the summer of ...
Making space for women in roofing
By Emma Peterson. Grace Kormos shares her thoughts on roofing, education and recruitment. The roofing industry has traditionally been dominated by men, but that’s all changing as incredible women like Grace Kormos pave the way for women entering the industry today. Grace’s roofing journey began as an intern with Tremco in 2018 ...
The evolution of metal benders
By Jesse Sanchez. How advanced tools are transforming the roofing industry. Roofing professionals know that efficiency and precision are critical in the field. The evolution of metal bending tools has significantly improved how contractors handle on-site installations, allowing them to create custom bends without relying on prefabrication. In this episode of Roofing ...
The rebrand that’s reshaping metal construction
By Dani Sheehan. Fortify Building Solutions is bringing three industry leaders under one roof. See what it means for metal erectors and contractors. In this MetalCast™ episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Jay Jacoby, director of sales at Fortify Building Solutions, to discuss the exciting rebranding that brought together three powerhouse ...
MRA gets website revamp
By Anna Lockhart. The Metal Roofing Alliance unveils new website to better serve homeowners and metal professionals. In a recent episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), to discuss the organization’s new website. With ...
Unsealing the building envelope
By Anna Lockhart. Tackle every angle of the building envelope with this transformative training program. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Tom Biller and Sarah Fay of Tremco to discuss the emerging importance of implementing building envelope training for creating a ...
Shifting from asphalt to metal – A worthwhile investment
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 ...
The 63-degree difference
By Dani Sheehan. See why cool roof coatings matter more than you might think! It’s the middle of July, and a roofing contractor is standing on top of a commercial building in downtown Chicago. The heat radiating off the roof is relentless, making every movement feel heavier. He checks the temperature: 225 ...
Shining a light on healthier building designs
By Jesse Sanchez. Exploring the critical connection between natural light and human well-being. In this episode of MetalCast™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Joe Menchefski, host of the Better Buildings for Humans podcast and a corporate sales leader at Advanced Glazings, to discuss the profound impact of architectural daylighting on human ...
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