McElroy University

Next Classes:
September 17 - 18, 2008

This class will be held in West Columbia, SC. For more information, please contact Jamey Purdy at (800)950-6531 ext. 8062. THIS CLASS IS FULL AND WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW REGISTRATION'S AT THIS TIME. Please check back for upcoming classes in the near future.

McElroy Metal's Standing Seam Installer Training program is designed to educate participants in the practice of installing the standing seam roof products that we manufacture. McElroy Metal's mission is to provide an in depth and meaningful program to educate the participants in several areas: to make sure that they understand the relationships of all the components of our roof systems; how our components work together; and how to correctly install a weathertight and reliable roof system.

If our customers have a sound understanding of our products and their applications, their proficiency will increase and they will install roof systems more timely and accurately. When our products are applied properly, our customers and McElroy Metal enjoy greater customer satisfaction and profits. This Certification class covers all McElroy Standing Seam product lines.

Objectives Course Description

The objective of McElroy Metal's Standing Seam Installer Training is that participants gain an understanding of metal roofing theory and application procedures. At the end of the training seminar, participants should have a proficient working knowledge of:

  • Various metal roofing materials, basic design principles and product selection criteria
  • The proper installation of McElroy Metal's Maxima and other standing seam roof systems
  • Material layout and sequencing
  • Applying metal roofing materials in "special" conditions (pipe flashings, curbs, hips and valleys)
  • Using McElroy Metal's Maxima installation manual
  • Avoid common mistakes made during standing seam roof applications

It is not the objective of this training seminar to teach common trade practices, tool usage, material unloading and handling, material safety, safety practices, or OSHA compliance. Participants are expected to arrive at the training seminar with certain prerequisite skills and knowledge. Read the section labeled "Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge" for the specific participant qualifications.

McElroy Metal's Standing Seam Installer Training is a two-day event that includes lecture with visual support, hands-on product application training, testing and other activities. Classes are held at the Bossier Facility as well as throughout the country. A sample itinerary is listed in this brochure that will describe a typical session.

There will be several mock-ups where each participant actually experiences every key application procedure - installing eave plates, back-up plates, panels, clips and trim. Every participant will perform every step and have an opportunity to operate our Maxima System seamers as well.

Day One

  • Lecture on basic theory, application and typical installation pitfalls
  • Begin hands on training exercise, including layout and installation of the Maxima roof system

Day Two

  • Continuation of hands on training exercise, including layout and installation of the Maxima roof system
  • Overview of our MasterLok-90, Medallion-Lok, Medallion I, and II products and how they should be applied
  • In addition, each participant will see actual models of McElroy products applied in special conditions such as: hips, valleys, pipe flashing and a roof curb
  • Follow up testing to measure training retention.
  • Exit questionnaire designed to get feedback and improve future courses
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge

Attendees of McElroy Metal's Standing Seam Installer Training are expected to arrive with certain knowledge and proficiencies. Specifically, the prerequisites for the Standing Seam Installer Training program are:

  • Knowledge of roofing terminology
    (i.e. rake, hip, ridge, eave, slope, etc.)
  • Knowledge of basic metal roofing terminology
    (i.e. panel seam, metallic coating, preformed curb, panel module, tape sealant, etc.)
  • Ability to read and understand manufacturers' diagrams and installation instructions
  • Knowledge and experience with basic material handling procedures
  • Ability to verify roof squareness and structural alignment
  • Knowledge of common sealant application procedures
  • Knowledge of flashing installation procedures
  • Knowledge of material layout procedures
  • Ability to stage and sequence roof installations
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of rooftop and material handling safety procedures,as well as personal hazard protection

 Proficiency in using the following tools and equipment:
Electric nibblers Hand riveters
Electric shears Chalk lines
Electric screw guns Tinner's pliers, vice grips, or similar hand tools
Aviation snips Marking utensils
Tape measures Combination and framing squares
Locking clamps  
All students are expected to have the appropriate skills, knowledge and proficiency needed for roofing installation. Our Standing Seam Installer Training course is designed for skilled installers of metal roofing products. If a company wishes to send an employee without the above prerequisite knowledge, McElroy Metal strongly recommends that the employee receives adequate training from a qualified source before enrollment.
Sample Itinerary
Day One Day Two
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lecture with Audio and Visual Support
Location: McElroy Metal Training Facility
Subject:
  • The evolution of metal roofing as craft and trade
  • The various common metals used in roofing and some of their properties
  • The basic coatings applied to roofing materials and their benefits
  • Methods of manufacturing metal roofing products
  • Principals of roof systems
  • Environmental forces that act on roof systems and their effects
  • Thermal movement of roof systems
  • Techniques for joining metal to prevent leaks
  • Industry terms and types of typical roof systems
  • Avoid Common Mistakes
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Hands-On Training
Location: McElroy Metal Training Facility
Subject:

Installation of Maxima roof system, including:

  • Panels
  • Clips
  • Eave components
  • Sealants
  • Closures
  • Flashings
  • Seaming
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hands-On Training  

Location: McElroy Metal Training Facility

Subject:

Intensive training in application of Maxima Roof System and standing seam products, including a brief overview of:

  • Medallion I
  • Medallion II
  • Medallion-Lok
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Conclusion of Training
Location: McElroy Metal Learning Center
Subject:

Summary of training experience

  • Test for knowledge
  • Course quality survey
Course Fees

Course fees for all two day training seminars are $350 for the first attendee and $300 for each additional attendee.

Companies participating in McElroy Metal's Standing Seam Installer Training are responsible for all their expenses relating to travel and accommodations. For any reason should a course be cancelled due to low classroom participation, each applicant will have the option of signing up to attend a future class. We will notify you prior to the class if any cancellation does occur. McElroy Metal is not responsible for non-refundable expenses such as airfare, hotels, cancellation/transfer fees or any other expenses.