Metal Roofing Materials - Articles

Mitigating Thermal Bridging in Metal-over-Metal Recover Assemblies

Designing the Retrofit

February 2, 2026

To eliminate the thermal bridge, the specification must introduce a thermal break between the existing structure and the new roof system. A Metal-over-Metal recover system achieves this through a three-component assembly: Flute-Fill Insulation, Tall Clips, and an Air Gap.

Current Events in Commercial Roofing

Lindsay Lewis

September 24, 2025

Mark Graham, Vice President of Technical Services for the National Roofing Contractors Association, joined us to talk about some current, technical events going on in the commercial roofing industry.

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Introducing the Metal Resilience Council: Advancing Metal in Disaster-Resistant Construction

New Council Aims to Educate on Metal’s Role in Resilient Building

Lindsay Lewis

July 13, 2025

New Council Aims to Educate on Metal’s Role in Resilient Building

Corporate Campus Adds Rural Appeal with Standing-Seam Metal Roof

87,000 sq. ft. of the panels in a Graphite finish were used in the project

July 11, 2025

Designers, along with the installation team from Raleigh-based Baker Roofing Services, specified PAC-CLAD Tite-Loc Plus panels from Petersen for these buildings.

Central Pennsylvania Health Clinic in Belleville, PA shows off its metal roof

How Tariffs on Aluminum & Steel Will Impact Architects & Specifiers

An interview with Brent A. Schipper AIA, LEED AP, Founding Principal, ASK Studio

Fiona Maguire-O’Shea

March 17, 2025

Just the talk of steel and aluminum tariffs have already manifested in missed project budgets and lost time for architects. With higher material costs on the horizon, architects are focusing on minimizing the risks of exceeding project budgets.

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Supporting Communities Devastated by Natural Disasters

Lindsay Lewis

March 11, 2025

PSMJ Resources, Inc. together with METALCON, is calling on industry partners to support the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, an organization focused on rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters. Founder and CEO, Frank A. Stasiowski, sat with us recently to discuss how the industry can help with this initiative.

Metal Roof Installation Manual Now In Spanish and English

MCA members can download the manual for free as part of their membership benefits

March 10, 2025

The Metal Construction Association announced the release of the Metal Roof Installation Manual, now in both English and Spanish.

What Metal Roofing Warranties Typically Offer and Cover

January 8, 2025

A new metal roofing installation is a good value, but still a significant investment, and a warranty improves the overall value and ownership experience in several ways.

View Our Fall 2024 Issue

October 11, 2024

This latest issue is packed with the latest coatings products on the market, and a focus on a new trend in building restoration—deep energy retrofits.

A Re-roofing Solution for Busy Recreation Center

August 23, 2024

Reoccurring roof leaks were becoming a problem with the original standing seam metal roof at this hub of activity. The project required 4,600 linear feet of Roof Hugger’s Model T, a 4-1/2-inch-tall sub-purlin for typical 24-inch on-center rib trapezoidal standing seam panel.