In this episode of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), Karen Edwards will talk with a panel of experts about marketing to homeowners in this day and age. Homeowners are harder to reach than ever, so how are today’s top contractors getting their attention? Join Renee Ramey of ...
By Central States. Learn how to use digital tools to measure a roof while keeping your boots on the ground. This is the third and final part of our three-part series of articles focusing on the roof takeoff process. If you haven’t read them already, make sure to check out part one, ...
In today’s construction industry, immigration enforcement actions can create uncertainty and fear on jobsites. Contractors and business owners must be prepared to protect their employees while staying compliant with the law. Join us for a critical Coffee Conversations, made possible by supporters like Central States Manufacturing, featuring legal and industry ...
By Central States. Grab your tape measure and calculator because it’s time to dive into the technical parts of roof estimating. In a previous article, we covered how important the roof takeoff is to a successful project. To refresh your mind, roof takeoff is a term that refers to the ...
By Emma Peterson. Meet the siding that brings the benefits of metal with the beauty of traditional board and batten. If you’ve watched any home renovation show in the 2010s, you saw the rise of the modern farmhouse firsthand. If you weren’t watching HGTV or DIY Network, these homes often featured large, ...
Hidden fastener panel available in Central States’ most popular colors and beautiful digitally-printed woodgrain options. Central States, Inc. is launching its newest metal panel, Board & Batten, to customers nationwide to meet demand for the popular metal siding product. Central States, the leading manufacturer of metal building products in the U.S. ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Custom aesthetics meet function in the evolving world of metal construction. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Karen Edwards sat down with Central States Manufacturing leaders Jennifer Davis and Ahmed Abdelaal who peeled back the layers of what makes today’s pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) more than just utilitarian shells. ...
By Jesse Sanchez. A new approach to construction design is letting contractors do more with less — faster, smarter and with a sleek digital twist. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Melissa Dunson to explore how Central States Manufacturing is pushing the envelope far beyond ...
This time-honored board and batten siding profile gets an upgrade with hidden fasteners. Metal Board & Batten siding is a contemporary and durable exterior cladding option that adds a touch of modern sophistication to residential and commercial buildings alike. With Central States Board & Batten, you get a lifetime of beauty ...
By Central States. Learn what you should be asking during the beginning of the roof takeoff process. One of the most important parts of any roofing job occurs before you even put up a ladder. It’s the roof takeoff. This term refers to the process of calculating the ...