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Metal Roofing Magazine conducted a survey about the color preferences for metal roofs across different U. S. regions. Th...
08/15/2025

Metal Roofing Magazine conducted a survey about the color preferences for metal roofs across different U. S. regions. They asked roofers and manufacturers to rank nine colors: Black, Red, Brown, Grey, Blue, Green, Tan, White, and Galvalume/Galvanized/Natural. Black and Grey emerged as the most popular colors. Galvalume was most favored in the Southeast, while Green was the top choice in the Northeast.
Wick Buildings AkzoNobel

By Metal Roofing Staff Are you ever curious about construction trends in areas with which you are unfamiliar? We’ve begun gathering industry data to not only satisfy your curiosity but to help you prepare for the material and service requests that may come your way.  Metal Roofing Magazine recent...

When choosing and installing high-temperature underlayments for metal roofing, several factors must be considered. These...
08/14/2025

When choosing and installing high-temperature underlayments for metal roofing, several factors must be considered. These include the type of underlayment (mechanically applied or self-adhered), the need for “ice dam” protection in snow-prone areas, and proper low-temperature adhesion to prevent blow-off.
Sharkskin Roof Underlayment

By Mark Strait, Kirsch/Sharkskin High-Temp rated roof underlayments for use under standing seam metal, metal shingle, metal tile and metal shake roofing systems, in direct to deck applications can be both mechanically applied (MA) and self-adhered (SA). Areas in the U.S. that experience seasonal sno...

Spring weather can be unpredictable and cause severe damage to homes, with tornadoes, hailstorms, and hurricanes posing ...
08/13/2025

Spring weather can be unpredictable and cause severe damage to homes, with tornadoes, hailstorms, and hurricanes posing significant threats. Each of these weather events can bring extremely strong winds and heavy rain, which can damage roofs and the homes they protect.

Guarding homes against the worst of Spring weather threats starts right at the top As witnessed by recent events, the instability of spring weather can wreak havoc on a home. In many areas, tornadoes suddenly strike. In others, hailstorms cause costly damage. And in hurricane prone areas, it marks t...

Disputes in construction can be costly and time-consuming, impacting a company's profitability. To prevent these dispute...
08/12/2025

Disputes in construction can be costly and time-consuming, impacting a company's profitability. To prevent these disputes, it’s essential to invest in digital construction management software that allows field crews to document progress effectively. This ensures better visibility and quicker issue resolution.
Raken

By Raken, www.rakenapp.com Resolving disputes is a time-consuming, costly process that can significantly affect the profitability of a job or, in extreme cases, even put a construction company out of business. It’s important to invest in tools that help prevent disputes and reduce miscommunication...

Gutter guards are important for maintaining a functional gutter system, which protects buildings from water damage. Alth...
08/11/2025

Gutter guards are important for maintaining a functional gutter system, which protects buildings from water damage. Although they are often seen as optional, they help prevent clogged gutters caused by leaves, debris, and animals.
Englert Inc. GutterBrush Leaf Guard E-Z-Gutter Products by Midwest Enterprises

By Karen Knapstein  A well-functioning gutter system improves the integrity of a building. While gutter guards are considered an add-on, rather than a necessity, the benefits of a gutter guard system are undeniable.  The gutter system prevents damage caused by roof runoff such as foundation damage...

Many roofing installations include new gutters added after metal roofs. Proper gutter size is essential for efficiently ...
08/08/2025

Many roofing installations include new gutters added after metal roofs. Proper gutter size is essential for efficiently directing rainwater, preventing damage to roofs and foundations. Factors like roof pitch affect the necessary gutter size, with steeper roofs needing larger gutters.
GutterBrush Leaf Guard GutterSupply.com

Improving Gutter Efficiency To Preserve Roofs and Structures By Anthony Brass Many roofing package installations include new gutters. These are usually the last components added, after the metal roof. The amount of rainwater flowing into the gutters is relentless. Maximizing efficient water flow fro...

The text highlights construction survey data, current business sentiment in construction, and mentions various articles ...
08/07/2025

The text highlights construction survey data, current business sentiment in construction, and mentions various articles and projects related to metal roofing and industry trends.

Current Business Sentiment – Construction Business Outlook Metal Roofing Magazine Staff  |  Aug / Sept 2022 Edition  |  News & Trends Share:

The text discusses construction survey data and metal roofing topics, including business sentiment and new product annou...
08/06/2025

The text discusses construction survey data and metal roofing topics, including business sentiment and new product announcements in the metal roofing industry.

Current Business Sentiment – As Suppliers See It… Metal Roofing Magazine Staff  |  Aug / Sept 2022 Edition  |  New Products Share:

Oil canning is visible waviness in flat areas of metal roofs and walls, also known as elastic buckling or stress wrinkli...
08/05/2025

Oil canning is visible waviness in flat areas of metal roofs and walls, also known as elastic buckling or stress wrinkling. It can occur in steel, aluminum, zinc, or copper panels and is often noticeable under certain lighting. The degree of waviness can depend on panel width and thickness, and it may change over time.
Metal Construction Association

By the Metal Construction Association What is oil canning? Oil Canning can be defined as visible waviness in the flat areas of metal roofing and metal wall panels. In technical terms, oil canning is referred to as elastic buckling (more commonly known as “stress wrinkling”). Oil canning can occu...

Metal roofing is increasingly popular in Florida for both homes and businesses, thanks to its many advantages. While asp...
08/04/2025

Metal roofing is increasingly popular in Florida for both homes and businesses, thanks to its many advantages. While asphalt shingles and tile roofs are common, metal roofing stands out, especially after hurricanes, as it is durable and low-maintenance.
By Ryan Reed

From Old Florida-style cottages to luxury beach estates, from banks to resorts, metal roofing is cropping up everywhere — for some very good reasons. By Ryan Reed When metal roofers sleep, they dream of a place where metal sells itself. Where metal is both hip and traditional, cutting-edge and nos...

Modern metal roofs are durable and available in many designs and colors, meeting both aesthetic and performance needs. W...
08/01/2025

Modern metal roofs are durable and available in many designs and colors, meeting both aesthetic and performance needs. When installing metal roofs, there are two main fastening systems: exposed fastener systems and concealed fastener systems.
Triangle Fastener Corporation

By Josh Krohn, Triangle Fastener Corporation Modern metal roofs provide long term durability and protection from nearly anything mother nature can throw at them. They also come in a variety of materials, textures and attractive colors. The combined aesthetics and enduring functionality can easily me...

The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) reports a growing appreciation for metal roofing due to its low maintenance, variety of...
07/31/2025

The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) reports a growing appreciation for metal roofing due to its low maintenance, variety of designs, and resilience against extreme weather conditions.
Metal Roofing

By Renee Ramey, MRA Executive Director Despite an ongoing pandemic, recent supply chain issues and rising inflation that have and are affecting the entire building products industry, the U.S. and Canadian residential metal roofing business is going strong. And that growth is expected to continue. Me...

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