Metal Roofing Materials

Mitigating Thermal Bridging in Metal-over-Metal Recover Assemblies

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:44:45 -0400

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

Corporate Campus Adds Rural Appeal with Standing-Seam Metal Roof

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

How Tariffs on Aluminum & Steel Will Impact Architects & Specifiers

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Supporting Communities Devastated by Natural Disasters

lewisl@bnpmedia.com (Lindsay Lewis) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:59:00 -0400

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

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400

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

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Cool Metal Roof and Wall Panels

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

With the USGBC's release of LEED v5 for public comment earlier this year, architects and contractors are already strategizing on the best practices for earning LEED credits. So, how can the coil and extrusion coatings specified for metal roofs and walls contribute to LEED credits?

Solar Panels and Metal Roofs

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As the push for renewable energy solutions gains momentum globally, reliance on solar roofing panels is expected to continue to increase. This has far-reaching implications for the construction industry, which must reconsider how buildings are constructed to support this growth.

Iron Oxide Coated Metal Supplied for Golf Club Roof

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

To maintain that status and develop a solution for a failing wood shake roofing system, The Club chose to install metal roofing from the Natural FX Coatings palette offered by The Bryer Company.

Metal Roof Solar Project Survives Category 5 Hurricane Winds

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The metal roof solar project at Grupo Comercial Chedraui sustained severe damage. However, the solar metal roof of its Acapulco store was one of the few that survived the onslaught of wind and rain, attributed to the clamp attachment securing the solar array to the roof, which provided a stronger attachment and may have saved the roof and the entire infrastructure.

WeatherLok Metal Roofing named a 2024 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Awards winner by IRE

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

WeatherLok Metal Roofing was named a 2024 Experts’ Choice Innovative Product Awards winner at the recent International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas.

Metal-Clad Condos Rejuvenate Industrial Site

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Now a recently completed 243-unit apartment building has taken its place in a development that also has added public access to the river for boaters, cyclists and pedestrians. The metal-clad façade creates a clean-lined appearance that allows the surrounding environment to take center stage.

S-5! Corporate Headquarters Sports Exterior Metal Finishes

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Located on 4.5+ acres in the heart of Black Forest, Colorado, the two-story office building sports exterior and interior metal finishes and comfortable yet provocative space for S-5!

MCA Announces 2023 Design Award Winners

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Metal Construction Association Design Awards, previously known as The Chairman’s Awards, recognize member companies involved in the construction of outstanding building projects that use metal in significant and innovative ways.

View Our Fall 2023 Issue

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

According to market research, the cool roof coating market is expected to reach $8.3 billion by 2032—almost doubling what the market currently generates. In our latest issue, we discuss this idea and much more.

Keeping a Plant Operational During Roof Retrofitting

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In an effort to avoid a stoppage in production, sub-purlins were installed on the damaged roof and attach a new metal roofing system to those sub-purlins.

Metal Panels Add Assurance of Durability to Much Needed Fire Station

Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

A new station opens up the department to the surrounding community, both visually and literally, thanks to its substantial meeting space. It also features a classic design highlighted by metal roof panels and wall highlights that will help ease maintenance for decades to come.

View Our Spring 2023 eMagazine

Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Browse our articles to read about topics such as reducing carbon in precast wall systems, achieving the proper airtightness of buildings, and how metal roofs are leading the way toward energy efficiency.

Metal-clad Apartments Add Visual Punch to Las Vegas Neighborhood

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

A new 290-unit apartment building called Parc Haven Apartments is one of the standout additions. It features industrial-style metal cladding that references the train tracks it adjoins, along with colorful metal panel highlights that nod to the park’s signature sculpture sited directly across the street.

S-5! Introduces New Clamp for Easy Attachment to Metal Roofs

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

S-5! introduced its new S-5-RCclamp for attaching a wide range of rooftop accessories to the Riverclack metal roof profile.

Resort’s Post-Hurricane Rebranding Aided by Signature Metal Roof

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Hurricanes devastated properties across the U.S. Virgin Islands a few years ago, including on St. Thomas where the former Bluebeard Beach Club resort lost the roofs on all seven of its guestroom buildings, which also all suffered significant moisture damage.

Metal Creates “Youthful Vibe” for Minneapolis Apartments

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Creating mid-rise apartment buildings that are both affordable and attractive can be a challenge. Architects must balance the desire to add exterior flair without busting a client’s budget.

Logan Airport Terminal Update, Expansion Utilizes ACM

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Completion of Boston’s newest eye-catching facility, including the installation of aluminum composite material took more than four years. Modernizing the facilities included the addition of four new gates, including three approved in 1995 but never built.

Metal Roofs: Leading the Way Toward Energy Efficiency

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Inherent in their makeup, metal roofs are sustainable, durable, and last about three times longer than other roofs. They help to trap less heat and cool a building down quicker.

School’s Mix of Metal Reflects Forward-thinking Education Approach

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The new school, now open, features an exterior design that mixes traditional and contemporary materials – and which mirrors the forward-thinking educational programs happening within its walls.

Metal Provides New Look for Elementary School

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The Wentzville School District has been the fastest-growing school district in Missouri for the past decade, averaging more than 600 new students a year. Demographic data indicates that the number of pre-kindergarten children is expected to increase in the district for at least the next 10 years.