Expert Conversations

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

February 20, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

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

February 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

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

February 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

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

February 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

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 ...

Wood nailers 101

February 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. This product is not a nail gun and isn't always made of wood, so what is it? In today’s industry, there are a wide variety of materials available, from the more traditional wood to metals and metal composites. In this new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat ...

A fresh approach to roofing education

February 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. A newly redesigned platform makes it easier than ever for homeowners to access clear, concise information about roofing options and connect with local experts. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is taking strides to empower homeowners with their latest website overhaul, as highlighted in this episode of MetalCast™, hosted by ...

Uniting industry giants for a stronger future

February 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. The consolidation of leading metal brands under one name marks a major shift in the roofing and building industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Jay Jacoby, director of sales for Fortify Building Solutions, to discuss the motivations behind this ...

An underrated career path: Roofing

February 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn about why the roofing industry might be a good fit for you. Across the trades, there is constant chatter of labor shortages and talent recruitment struggles. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with James McDonald and Maureen Greeves of Weatherproofing Technologies Inc ...

Estimate and earn with ease

January 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how to improve your metal business with MetalVue’s Roofing Passport. Mark your calendar for February 11, 2025, because The Coffee Shops will be hosting Junny Lee and Brendan McGinnis from Sherwin-Williams for a live Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinar! Junny, who is Sherwin-William's MetalVue marketing segment manager, and ...