Metal Roofing Magazine

Metal Roofing Magazine started as a supplement to Rural Builder, but quickly blossomed into its own publication with the growth of metal roofing.  Within the pages of Metal Roofing, readers discover projects and products relevant to their industry and business. Metal Roofing has its own supplement now — Gutter Opportunities, a publication for those in the rain handling industry. Metal Roofing Magazine is published seven times a year and is geared toward the professional metal roofer, with tips, features, news and product profiles.

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IRE hosting NASCAR experience

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jim Austin

To complement the Keynote Address by NASCAR legend Kyle Petty, the 2012 International Roofing Expo is hosting the NASCAR Experience starring a NASCAR simulator on the show floor. “Once we signed a NASCAR driver as our Keynote Speaker, our sales … Read more »

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PPG to highlight cool roof coatings at 2012 International Roofing Expo

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jim Austin

PPG Industries will exhibit the complete line of environmentally progressive Duranar and Coraflon coatings for metal roofs and building panels in booth 419 at the 2012 International Roofing Expo in Orlando, February 22-24. Duranar Ultra-Cool and Superl II Ultra-Cool coatings … Read more »

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Retrofit your operation

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jim Austin
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By Mark James, RetroSpec     /       Have you considered commercial roof replacement to make money? Author Mark James of RetroSpec LLC, presented “Retrofitting for Profit” at METALCON International in Atlanta in October. This article is taken from that presentation. To be … Read more »

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Metal Roofing Alliance continues to build

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jim Austin

Here’s something you may not have considered in the past — with more than a decade of sustained market investment, the Metal Roofing Alliance’s national consumer awareness program makes every contractor sales presentation easier. Think about it — most consumers … Read more »

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Metal Roofing Magazine’s Top 10 Products of 2011

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jim Austin
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We trust our readers. When they indicate they like something, it must be a good thing. Each year in Metal Roofing Magazine, we present the most current information on a variety of products — underlayments, roll formers, fasteners, metal roofing … Read more »

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SFS intec introduces new attachment products for metal panel roof systems

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jim Austin

SFS intec Inc., a manufacturer of fastening systems for the construction industry, introduced two new products for attachment to metal panel roof systems. For standing-seam roof systems, the AceClamp provides a method for anchoring solar installations and other products that … Read more »

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Kyle Petty to speak at Int’l Roofing Expo

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jim Austin

NASCAR’s Kyle Petty will present the Keynote Address during the 2012 International Roofing Expo, February 22-24, in South Hall A at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Petty is replacing Rusty Wallace who had to cancel due to … Read more »

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Steelscape introduces sustainability technical bulletin on zero-carbon and carbon neutral construction

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jim Austin

Steelscape, Inc. has made a long-term commitment to continually improve their environmental footprint and the sustainability of their products and services.  In support of this company-wide commitment, Steelscape has developed “Sustainability Technical Bulletins” relating to sustainability issues that directly or … Read more »

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Follansbee Steel operating and in talks with potential buyers

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jim Austin

The Follansbee Steel plant is currently operating and the company is still working with customers to fill both current and new orders with its existing inventory. Follansbee Steel will bring in all new inventory based on new sales levels. There … Read more »

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Advanced roofing software increases productivity — or does it?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jim Austin

By Ray Smith, Applicad     /     Five years ago I wrote an article for this journal discussing how advanced roofing software increases productivity. Reading that story again, one finds it hard to see how these same tools could possibly be further … Read more »

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