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2026 Metal Special Section

The Importance of Roof Edge Metal

While many roofers do quality work, there are significant advantages to sourcing edge metal from the roofing system manufacturer instead.

Nick Musel

October 5, 2026

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While many roofers do quality work, there are significant advantages to sourcing edge metal from the roofing system manufacturer instead.

How Commercial Roofing Systems Deliver Performance

On paper is one thing, but on the rooftop, the roofing system matters more than just the sum of all its parts.

Warren Barber

June 17, 2026

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Rooftops have specs, but that’s not how roofs experience the real world.

Storm Prep

What Do Hail and Wind Ratings Actually Mean?

What UL, FM, and Wind Ratings Mean on the Jobsite and Where They Fall Short

May 11, 2026

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Get an in-depth look at what’s driving hail and wind ratings and how meaningful they are.

June 2026 Product Focus

Storm Preparedness

Tanja Kern

May 1, 2026

Get ahead of severe weather with storm prep solutions designed to protect roofs, reduce damage, and improve readiness before the next storm hits.

Rooftop garden with green lawn, flowerbeds, benches, and distant buildings under a cloudy sky.

April 2026 Product Focus

Green Roofing

Tanja Kern

April 2, 2026

See the latest in green roofing products, including sustainable systems, performance benefits, and instructional guides for these environmentally responsible roofing solutions.

FM Global's testing standards improve insurability of solar-equipped roofs in storm-prone states like Florida.

Solar Insurance Markets

FM Global Begins Offering Solar Panel Certification for Hail, Fire Resistance

In Florida, known for carriers fleeing and denying coverage, the mutual insurer fills a gap

Bryan Gottlieb

May 28, 2025

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As insurers shy away from solar-equipped roofs, FM Global introduces a new certification system for fire and hail resistance — aiming to boost coverage, safety and resilience in severe weather zones.

Experts at a recent METALCON Online panel stressed that true resilience starts with smarter materials, stricter codes, and whole-building system design.

2025 Storm Season Forecast

Metal Construction and Resilience in a Climate of Crisis

How metal is shaping resilient building design

Fiona Maguire-O'Shea

May 2, 2025

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As climate threats escalate, experts at METALCON warn that outdated codes and weak materials won’t cut it — metal construction must lead the resilience movement.

Manufacturer News

Elevate Showcases New Roofing Solutions at 2025 IRE

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 27, 2025

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Elevate made a big impact with new product launches, live demonstrations and expert-led educational sessions at the 2025 International Roofing Expo.

Technical Details

The Facts about PVC – Part II

Roofing contractors can be confident in recommending PVC systems to their customers.

Tony Viera

December 23, 2024

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In the second part of this two-part article series, learn about the benefits of PVC roofing and the facts about what makes it so appealing to roofers and architects alike.

Manufacturing News

S-5! Announces 50 New Patents in 2024

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 11, 2024

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S-5! announced 50 new patents in 2024, bringing its total to 194, reflecting growing demand for its solar attachment solutions and commitment to innovation in metal roofing.