Metal Roofing

The new vertical solar array at the Vaisala Headquarters

Solar Special Section

Project Profile: Vaisala's Colorado Headquarters Reaches New Heights

Customer sought an aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and wind-resistant solution for vertically mounting its solar array

November 4, 2024

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A Colorado-based facility achieves above-average sustainability without compromising design ethos, thanks to S-5! Solar attachment solutions.

Manufacturer News

Arturo Towns Appointed as Chief People Officer at Central States Inc.

HR executive joins manufacturer of metal building components

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 31, 2024

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Towns brings a career spanning more than 25 years in Human Resources with brands like Tyson and Simmons Foods to Central States.

Roofing Products

Veer Unveils New VShield Synthetic Underlayment

Underlayment has achieved certification to the nail seal standard of ASTM D1970

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 30, 2024

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The new synthetic underlayment from Veer Plastics achieved certification to the nail seal standard of ASTM D1970, making it one of the most reliable and high-performance underlayments on the market.

A sample of roofing shingles taking extensive damage from hail

Understanding Hail

IBHS' New Hail Data Leads to Better Roofs

The 2024 hail study sets the foundation for improving roofing materials and technology

Chris Gray

October 28, 2024

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The Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety conducted a study using hail data to improve the resilience of roofing materials; the aim is to help manufacturers design tougher products.

Metal Roofing

VIDEO: METALCON 2024 Preview with Judy Geller

VP of METALCON highlights main attractions to check out, including a keynote speaker's return due to popular demand

Chris Gray

October 24, 2024

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Going strong since 1991, METALCON is continuing the tradition of keeping contractors, distributors and more in the know about all things metal construction and design.

S-5! has partnered with Metallion Industries.

Distribition News

S-5! Expands Reach with New Distribution Partner in Oregon

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 24, 2024

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S-5! has partnered with Metallion Industries to distribute its mounting solutions in the Pacific Northwest, enhancing access to snow retention products for metal roofing customers.

Manufacturer News

Central States Building Welcomes Jason Monday as Vice President of Sales

Monday will lead the Central States Building Works division, leaning on three decades of prior experience

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 21, 2024

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Monday brings almost three decades of sales, leadership, and marketing experience to Central States Building Works as its vice president of sales.

2024 Metal Special Section

Replacing Concrete Tile with Standing Seam Metal Roof

A standing seam metal roof formed with coil from McElroy Metal replaces concrete tile on a Texas treasure

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Absolute Construction in Plano, Texas helps a customer seeking a replacement for their concrete tile roof select a far more durable roof, giving them a metal makeover.

2024 Metal Special Section

Metal Roofing and Solar are the Perfect Match

Solar panels have a synergy with metal roofing that simply does not exist with their asphalt shingled counterparts

Gary Edgar

October 14, 2024

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Gary Edgar, national architectural specification manager for PPG's building products in North America, highlights the benefits of using metal roofing versus asphalt shingles for solar panels.