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Why metal siding outshines wood and vinyl
By Metal Central. Strength, style and sustainability – metal siding delivers it all. When it comes to choosing the perfect siding material for your project, the stakes are high. Every option promises unique benefits, but only one truly checks all the boxes for durability, efficiency and aesthetics. Whether you're building your dream ...
Westlake Royal Building Products™ brings on-trend roofing colors and cutting-edge solutions to the 2025 International Roofing Expo
Expanded DaVinci® Roofscapes and Newpoint™ color offerings, contractor recognition and interactive demos take center stage Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is set to make a significant impact at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), held February 19 - 21, 2025 at the Henry B. González Convention ...
Get precision, versatility and durability with Malco Tools caulking guns
By Malco Tools. Malco just released two new caulking guns, learn what makes this the tool line of choice for many contractors! Since the 1950s, Malco Tools has been a trusted household name in the manufacturing industry. Known for our commitment to quality and innovation, Malco consistently equips customers with ...
Building smarter with metal structures
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how metal buildings are revolutionizing construction with customizable, durable options tailored to your needs and budget. With the rise of custom steel buildings, residential and commercial customers have more options than ever before. Below, Fortify Building Solutions as a part of Cornerstone Building Brands offers insights into ...
The rise of outdoor-centric design
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how barndominiums are redefining outdoor living spaces. The roofing industry loves a good origin story, especially when it involves creativity and transformation. At The Coffee Shops, we often hear how trends and innovations reshape industries. In this episode of MetalCast™, Karen Edwards speaks to Stacee Lynn, affectionately known ...
The rise of automation in coil processing
By Chad Rowe, MetalForming LLC. From the manual coil processing systems of the past to today’s highly automated warehouses, technology has dramatically transformed metalforming. As metal continues to rise in popularity for construction applications, contractors are adopting varying levels of automation to improve efficiency, reduce costs and streamline production. Coil processing ...
Revolutionizing building design with lean-to options
Innovation meets practicality in cold-formed steel building design. When it comes to expanding spaces without expanding budgets, the latest update to Hypersteel™ by Cornerstone Building Brands is turning heads in the construction industry. With its new end wall lean-to capability, this cold-formed steel building solution is redefining efficiency and customization, ...
Explore the benefits of on-site rollforming
By Drexel Metals. On-site rollforming provides efficient solutions for labor and cost savings while optimizing operations. With construction costs and demand for both residential and commercial projects remaining high in 2025, along with the persistent labor shortage, it’s more critical than ever for contractors to prioritize efficiency in both cost ...
The future of hex drivers and fasteners
By Malco Tools. Learn about how the powerful 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit Series by Malco can help you on the job! This incredible series, the 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit, is basically an on-the-go toolkit for trade professionals. Crafted with high-quality materials, the experts here at Malco Tools designed this series with precision ...
Building a better roof: Inside the metal roofing revolution
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing Passport simplifies metal roofing, empowering contractors to sell with ease. Recently we sat down with Sherwin-Williams representatives Brendan McGinnis and Junny Lee to learn more about Roofing Passport, which is poised to disrupt the residential re-roofing market. More than just a tool, the platform is part of Sherwin-Williams’ ...
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