Metal Roofing Magazine

07/11/2025

This article explains the importance of ensuring solid roof decking, properly installing screws, and following the right fastening patterns to avoid leaks and structural issues. Key mistakes include failing to check decking conditions, over- or under-driving screws, and using incorrect fasteners.
True Metal Supply

One of the common errors is not checking whether the roof decking is solid when you are re-roofing over the existing roof.

07/10/2025

While aluminum has a higher initial cost per square foot, features like corrosion resistance, ease of handling, and lighter weight can make it more economical in the long run. Innovations in aluminum panel design have broadened its applications, and many architects and contractors prefer it due to its durability and superior properties in aggressive environments.
Petersen Aluminum / PAC-CLAD Metal Roofing

An intrinsic attribute of aluminum is its corrosion resistant properties — a significant advantage over steel.

07/09/2025

Metal roofing is growing quickly, and incorporating mechanically seamed standing-seam roof systems is crucial for success. Proper seaming techniques ensure durability and weather resistance, with specialized machines and hand tools used to create secure connections.
D.I. Roof Seamers | Malco Tools, Inc. | Roll Former LLC

Metal roofing is the fastest-growing segment in the industry. Offering a mechanically seamed standing-seam roof system expands opportunities.

07/08/2025

Manny Glick founded Snap-Z in 2001 to install metal roofs and later developed a unique ridge vent product. After noticing issues with existing products, he created a vent that could be pre-cut for easier installation, saving contractors time and labor.

“We pre-cut these vents,” Manny said. “There’s no cutting for the contractor anymore; they just snap it in at the exact length they need."

07/07/2025

Congratulations to Maze Nails on their Metal of Honor Award!!!! 🎉🙌

07/04/2025

From all of us at Shield Wall Media we hope you have a great 4th of July!

07/03/2025

We would like to congratulate Malco Tools, Inc. on their impressive 10th Metal of Honor Award!!!!! 🎉🙌

Metal of Honor Winner, Malco Tools, Inc's ergonomic, efficient solutions: Offset Left Andy™ Snips, TurboShears™, Long Cut AVs® Snips,

07/02/2025

Help us in congratulating Levi's Building Components on their 5th Metal of Honor Award! 🙌🙌🎉

Metal of Honor Winner, Levi's Building Component innovated Snow Defender® snow guards and the ReGrip™ screw to replace unreliable nails

07/01/2025

Flashback: Larry Krause is the owner of Krause Konstruction in Stoddard, Wisconsin, specializing in church steeple remodeling and restoration.

Tired of the roofing rat race? Try Larry Krause’s trade. Sure, he’s spent hundreds of hours over the past 38 years dangling from ropes hundreds of feet off the ground. His jobs often don’t amount to more than a few dozen squares. But his clients are a select group who pay on time, who network ...

06/30/2025

Help us to congratulate Leland Industries on their 7th Metal Of Honor Award!!!

Leland Industries domestically manufactures a complete line of fasteners for the metal roofing and cladding industry.

06/27/2025

Congratulations go out to Sharkskin Roof Underlayment on their 4th Metal of Honor Award!!!!! 🎉🙌🎉

The Kirsch BP/Sharkskin Ultra SA®, metal of honor award winner, provided men setting scaffolding and roof jacks with a safe walking surface

06/26/2025

We would like to congratulate Hixwood on their 4th Metal Of Honor Award!! 🙌🙌🙌

Hixwood, metal of honor winner, is commited to completing your order correctly the first time and delivered on the next scheduled truck