7 Metal Roofing Resources That Make it Easy for Contractors to Work With Metal

By Cass Jacoby. 

McElroy Metal provides metal roofing contractors with resources that make it easy to create win-win scenarios when it comes to using more metal. 

From industry lessons through McElroy University to their document library, McElroy Metal is committed to providing valuable resources that make a contractor’s job easier and certifiably better. Their website is jam-packed with helpful information for contractors, distributors, architects and building professionals using metal products. Get the info you need to make well-informed decisions about your metal roofing, metal siding or metal wall panel project, by checking out McElroy Metal resources for contractors. Here are some of the resources they offer: 

1 - Visualizer, gallery and color resources 

Color can make all the difference in a home! Make it easy for homeowners to visualize and see how color palettes can impact the look of their home with McElroy's color charts, order chips and color pairings!  

For customers who aren’t sure of the style quite yet, they can check out the residential photo gallery, which is filled with completed roofing projects with both complementary and contrasting roofing colors. 

Additionally, they can see what products are available in what color and receive color pairings for the available colors. You can even direct homeowners to their visualizer tool so they can see what specific options look like on their home. All they have to do is simply upload a photo and then begin re-roofing their place online. Or, they can use one of McElroy’s pre-loaded sample projects and start concocting next level curb appeal. 

2 - Install videos 

Whether you're looking for information on installation or videos focused on recover roofing, McElroy has you covered! Find a range of videos covering general information like terminology and the best tools for residential roofs, specified installation videos for standing seam and exposed fastener roofs and even videos about roof recovery. 

Through their video series, McElroy University, you can learn everything you would like to know about metal roofing and siding. With these short video modules, McElroy Metals helps teach consumers how to choose the best metal for the job and to optimize service life. These videos additionally cover facts about substrates and coatings, as well as questions they should ask their supplier or contractor. 

3 - Job aids 

In this category you will find everything you need to successfully sell and win the job. You will find a number of resources that will help you on the job, including: 

• Job information sheets 

• Specifics on curved panel capabilities 

• Estimate request forms 

• Ordering tips 

• Seamer rental resources 

• The shop drawing process 

• Special drawing forms 

• Standard trim drawings 

• Information about their warranty 

4 - Blog 

On their blog, you will find insightful writing on everything and anything metal products. Stay at the cutting edge of metal roofing with blogs that are curated for the metal roofing contractor to best grow and learn in the industry. 

5 - Panel Selector Tool 

Use their product selector to identify options and search through McElroy’s extensive catalog, so that you can easily identify the best panel type for the job. After selecting various filters, refer to the specific product page and install manuals to make the best-informed final product selections possible. 

6 - Data sheets and install manuals 

Swiftly find product documentation like safety data sheets, technical data sheets, brochures, installation instructions and more. On their site you can additionally find submittal packages. 

7 - Weathertight warranties 

McElroy Metal’s philosophy is that warranties are meant to deliver a peace of mind, that’s why they offer educational resources that help homeowners and building owners understand exactly what they are getting out of their warranty. 

Here, they cover exclusions, loopholes, prorated terms and limitation to look out for in your warranties and the steps that you can take to ensure you receive your expected protection. McElroy Metals will teach you everything you need to know to choose a metal roofing product and warranty that best suits you. 

Conclusion 

McElroy Metal believes that educating people on metal roofs is key to ensuring consumers choose the best possible metal roofing for their buildings and contractors know the best installation practices to deliver them a high-performing roof. Learning more about metal is a win-win for everyone, so McElroy proudly offers metal roof resources that make choosing the best metal roof easy for everyone. 

Learn more about McElroy Metal in their directory or visit www.mcelroymetal.com.