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Mark your calendars, bring your A-game and we’ll see you in San Antonio!
By Dani Sheehan. Where can you find exciting new products, hands-on demos and an epic nerf-gun shoot out? Progressive Materials has it all at booth #6101! The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025 is right around the corner, and as always, we can’t wait to see what new products and services ...
The rise of automation in coil processing
By Chad Rowe, MetalForming LLC. From the manual coil processing systems of the past to today’s highly automated warehouses, technology has dramatically transformed metalforming. As metal continues to rise in popularity for construction applications, contractors are adopting varying levels of automation to improve efficiency, reduce costs and streamline production. Coil processing ...
Revolutionizing building design with lean-to options
Innovation meets practicality in cold-formed steel building design. When it comes to expanding spaces without expanding budgets, the latest update to Hypersteel™ by Cornerstone Building Brands is turning heads in the construction industry. With its new end wall lean-to capability, this cold-formed steel building solution is redefining efficiency and customization, ...
Discover the best roofing options for durability and style
By Brava Roof Tile. Discover the pros, cons and game-changing alternatives to traditional metal roofs. Roofs do so much more than simply provide aesthetic appeal to a home — they shield everything below it from nature’s fiercest elements. As homeowners explore metal roofing options, Galvalume and painted metal often emerge as front-runners, ...
The future of hex drivers and fasteners
By Malco Tools. Learn about how the powerful 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit Series by Malco can help you on the job! This incredible series, the 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit, is basically an on-the-go toolkit for trade professionals. Crafted with high-quality materials, the experts here at Malco Tools designed this series with precision ...
A guide to using a wet mil gauge
By Jesse Sanchez. A practical tool for accurate coating measurements. In the coatings industry, precision is key, and a wet mil gauge is an essential tool for ensuring coatings are applied at the correct thickness — crucial for both durability and warranty compliance. According to Progressive Materials, accurately gauging the thickness of ...
S-5! unveils next-gen snow guard system and offers expert education at the International Roofing Expo
Show attendees can stop by booth #19078 to see firsthand the all-new ColorGard 2.0 snow retention system, designed for both standing seam and exposed fastened metal roofs. S-5!®, the industry leader in metal roof attachment solutions, will debut its new and improved ColorGard® 2.0 snow guard system at the International Roofing ...
The future of single-ply heat welding
By Emma Peterson. Tune into this RLW, live from IRE 2025, to hear from Leister experts about the changes and innovations in the heat welding sector. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited here at The Coffee Shops. We have a slew of ...
Building a better roof: Inside the metal roofing revolution
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing Passport simplifies metal roofing, empowering contractors to sell with ease. Recently we sat down with Sherwin-Williams representatives Brendan McGinnis and Junny Lee to learn more about Roofing Passport, which is poised to disrupt the residential re-roofing market. More than just a tool, the platform is part of Sherwin-Williams’ ...
The backbone of roof durability
By Jesse Sanchez. Waterproofing isn’t just an afterthought — it's the foundation of a long-lasting roof, protecting homes from the hidden damage of water infiltration. In the roofing industry, waterproofing products play a critical role in safeguarding buildings from water damage in the long run. While many homeowners may focus on shingles ...
