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The Versatility and Appeal of Horizontal Metal Panels

Topics: Exposed Fastener Panels, Concealed Fastener Panels, Wave Panel, Mega-Rib, Multi-Rib

Metal Roofs that Look Like Shingles

Topics: Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems, Residential, Milan

Is Galvalume®️ As Effective As Aluminum In Coastal Applications?

Topics: FAQ, Substrates and Coatings, Architect Resources

Weathering the Storm: How Metal Roofs Perform in Hurricanes and Severe Weather

Topics: Metal Roofing, Wind/Hail

How to Retrofit a Flat Roof with Metal

Topics: Metal Roofing, Recover and Retrofit

Understanding Roofing Fastener Spacing and Patterns: Key Considerations

Topics: Metal Roofing, Installation, Accessories

Marketing for Metal Roofing Contractors - Local Optimization

Topics: Marketing for Contractors

What Is the Cost Difference Between Standard Kynar®️ Color, Premium Kynar®️ Color, and Metallics for Metal Roofing and Siding?

Topics: Architecture, Substrates and Coatings, Architect Resources, Color, Cost

Barndominium Market Trends

Topics: Residential, Barndominium

Metal Roofing Colors and Finishes: Customizing Your Building's Look

Topics: Commercial, Substrates and Coatings, Color

What You Need To Know About Internal Gutter Systems

Topics: Metal Roofing, Gutters, Architect Resources

Are Metal Roofs Hurricane Proof?

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems, FAQ, Residential, Maxima, 138T and 238T

How to Install Metal Roofing Over Shingles

Topics: Metal Roofing, Recover and Retrofit, Commercial

How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost Compared to Shingles?

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, FAQ, Residential, Cost

Contractor Corner - Mayday Restoration

Topics: Contractor Corner

What is a Class Four Roof?

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, FAQ, Wind/Hail

The Remarkable History of McElroy Metal

Topics: Company

Residential Construction Trends

Topics: Residential

Pros and Cons of Metal Roof Insulation Options

Topics: Metal Roofing, Commercial, Residential, Accessories, Architect Resources

R Panel vs Ag Panel

Topics: Metal Roofing, Metal Wall Panels, R-Panel, Max-Rib, Metal Siding

What is the Best Underlayment for a Metal Roof?

Topics: Metal Roofing, Substructural Components, FAQ, Installation, Architect Resources

Why Metals Roofs Are Ideal for Industrial Buildings and Warehouses

Topics: Metal Roofing, Commercial

EasyFrame Metal Buildings: An Interview with Jason Sellers from McElroy Metal

Topics: EasyFrame Metal Buildings

How to Install Metal Roofing Over Existing Metal Roofs

Topics: Recover and Retrofit

How Metal Roofing Can Increase the Value of Your Building

Topics: Metal Roofing

Behind the Scenes: Testing Metal Roof Panels for Quality and Durability

Topics: Metal Roofing

Enhancing Our Coastal Home with a Metal Roof: Durability Meets Elegance

Topics: Metal Roofing, Case Study

Understanding Load Tables

Topics: Metal Roofing, Installation

The Lifecycle of a Metal Roof: From Installation to Decades of Protection

Topics: Metal Roofing

Low Slope Metal Roofing: Which Panel is Best?

Topics: Metal Roofing, Low Slope to Steep Slope

Color Combinations for Residential Metal Roofs

Topics: Metal Roofing, Residential, Color

Product Feature: LMCurbs®️

Topics: Accessories, Product Feature

Types of Standing Seam Metal Roof

Topics: Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems, 138T and 238T

Tips for Selecting and Installing Screws in Metal Roofing

Topics: Metal Roofing, Installation, Accessories

How to Choose the Best Metal Roofing Panel

Topics: Metal Roofing, Substrates and Coatings

Contractor Corner - Blunier Builders

Topics: Contractor Corner

What to Know about Metal Roof Gutters

Topics: Gutters

A to Zee’s: Choose The Correct Substructure Component For Your Project

Topics: Metal Roofing, Substructural Components

Why Choose Kynar 500® for Your Metal Roof

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, Residential, Substrates and Coatings

Need a New Roof? How Building Owners Reduce Cost with a Metal Roof

Topics: Metal Roofing, Recover and Retrofit, Commercial

Contractor Corner - Modern Builders Inc.

Topics: Contractor Corner

Are Metal Roofs Noisy When it Rains or Hails?

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, Recover and Retrofit, FAQ, Residential, 138T and 238T, Wind/Hail

Installing a Standing Seam Metal Roof Over Shingles

Topics: Recover and Retrofit, Residential, 138T and 238T, 138T Metal Over Shingles, Sustainability

Standing Seam Roof Formed With Coil From McElroy Metal Replaces Concrete Tile

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Onsite Rollforming, Case Study

Trends in Exterior Metal Siding Panels

Topics: Metal Wall Panels, Exposed Fastener Panels, Concealed Fastener Panels

Shouse vs Barndominium: What’s the Difference?

Topics: Post Frame, Barndominium, EasyFrame Metal Buildings, Metal Buildings, Shouse

The Ultimate Guide to Metal Roof Purlins: Importance and Installation Tips

Topics: Metal Roofing, Installation

How Metal Roofing and Solar Make the Perfect Partner for Data Centers

Topics: Metal Roofing, Solar

How to Address Design Considerations When Working with Metal Roofing

Topics: Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems

Can Metal Wall Systems Be Engineered to 140 Mile per Hour Winds?

Topics: Metal Wall Panels, Wind/Hail

What Is the Best Roofing for a Data Center?

Topics: Metal Roofing

Product Feature: Roof Hugger

Topics: Accessories, Product Feature

Do Metal Roofs Make a Home Hotter in the Summer?

Topics: Metal Roofing, FAQ, Residential

The Art of Estimating Construction Costs: Tips for Building Contractors

Topics: Metal Roofing, Installation

Live, Work, Play: Redefining Space with Barndominiums

Topics: Residential, Barndominium

Why Contractors Should Use Synthetic Underlayments With Metal Roofs

Topics: Metal Roofing, Substructural Components, Best Practices, Installation

What are the Best Options to Vent a Metal Roof?

Topics: Metal Roofing, FAQ, Residential

What Warranties or Guarantees are Typically Offered For Metal Roofing, and What Do They Cover?

Topics: Weathertightness Warranties

How Do Metal Roofs Withstand Fire and Other Harsh Conditions?

Topics: Metal Roofing, FAQ

Moving Towards Sustainable Construction

Topics: Sustainability

Solar IS the Solution

Topics: Metal Roofing, Solar, Sustainability

Product Feature: SFS Intec

Topics: Accessories, Product Feature

Are Metal Roofs Energy Efficient?

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, FAQ, Residential, Substrates and Coatings, Sustainability

Central Roofing Tops Park Building with McElroy Metal Medallion-Lok

Topics: Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems, Case Study, Medallion-Lok

How Does Metal Roofing Perform in Extreme Weather?

Topics: FAQ, Residential, Wind/Hail

Contractor Corner - Pinno Construction

Topics: Barndominium, Contractor Corner

What Contractors Need to Know About Nostalgia Board & Batten Metal Wall Panel

Topics: Product Announcements, Metal Wall Panels, Nostalgia Board & Batten

Build to Last: Why Metal Roofing is the Superior Choice for Commercial Buildings

Topics: Metal Roofing, Onsite Rollforming

Common Misconceptions about Heat Absorption and Metal Roofs

Topics: Metal Roofing, Residential

Metal Roofs that Look Like Tile – How Do They Compare to Clay Tile?

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, FAQ, Met-Tile

Contractor Corner - Collins Roofing and Sheet Metal

Topics: Contractor Corner

Marketing Your Metal Roofing Company: Strategies For Success

Topics: Marketing for Contractors

Environmentally Safe Metal Roofing

Topics: Residential, Sustainability

Does a Metal Roof Affect Wifi?

Topics: Metal Roofing, FAQ

Standing Seam Metal Roofing Installation Certification

Topics: Installation, Training

Product Feature: Titebond

Topics: Accessories, Product Feature

Types of Commercial Metal Wall Panels

Topics: Metal Roofing, Metal Wall Panels, Commercial

Metal Roofing 101: Cutting Metal

Topics: Metal Roofing, Installation

Roof Replacement with the Planet in Mind: Environmental Concerns and Solutions

Topics: Sustainability, Roof Replacement

Metal Roofing Designs

Topics: Metal Roofing, Architect Resources

Contractor Corner - North Shreve Steel

Topics: Contractor Corner

From Black to Forest Green: Picking the Perfect Roof Replacement Color

Topics: Roof Replacement

Installation Insights: What to Expect During Roof Replacement

Topics: Installation, Roof Replacement

How to Choose Metal Roof Color

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, FAQ, Residential, Substrates and Coatings

The Life Expectancy of a Metal Roof

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, FAQ, Residential

The Cost of Roof Replacement: Budgeting

Topics: Roof Replacement

Standing Seam Metal Roof Underlayment

Topics: Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems, Substructural Components, Case Study

Pros and Cons: Diving Deep into Roof Replacement Materials

Topics: Roof Replacement

A Step-By-Step Guide To Your Dream Shouse

Topics: Shouse

What is the most cost-effective metal roof panel width to specify and why?

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Onsite Rollforming, FAQ, Cost

What Matters Most? Roof Replacement Considerations

Topics: Roof Replacement

Metal Panel Facades: Where Design Meets Function

Topics: Architecture, Metal Wall Panels

Enhancing Aesthetics and Durability: The "Why" Behind Panel Striations in Our Metal

Topics: Metal Roofing, Residential

Assessing Your Roof Replacement Needs

Topics: Roof Replacement

Christmas Magic: How To Light Up Your Metal Roof For The Holidays

Topics: Metal Roofing, Accessories

Exploring the World of Color with Sherwin-Williams

Topics: Metal Roofing, Substrates and Coatings, Color

Your Ultimate Guide To Cleaning & Maintaining Your Metal Roof

Topics: Metal Roofing, Maintenance

Quick Guide to Metal Warehouse Roofing

Topics: Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems, Commercial, 138T and 238T, MasterLok, Metal Buildings

Beyond the Surface: An In-depth Conversation with Roofing Expert John Wilusz

Topics: Metal Roofing, Contractor Corner

Central Roofing: A Rapid Rise to Success in the Metal Roofing Industry

Topics: Case Study

Understanding Cold-Formed Metal Framing

Topics: EasyFrame Metal Buildings

What Contractors Need to Know About our New Trap-Tee Standing Seam Metal Roofing Panel

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Commercial, Trap Tee, Press Release

Can A Metal Roof Be Installed Over My Existing Roof?

Topics: Recover and Retrofit, Residential

Multiple McElroy Metal Profiles Offer Durability, Aesthetics For New Wisconsin Fire Station

Topics: Mega-Rib, Case Study, Max-Rib, Multi-Cor and M-Cor

Do Metal Roofs Require a Lot of Maintenance?

Topics: Metal Roofing, Maintenance

How Does the Metal Roof Installation Process Differ from Traditional Roofing Materials?

Topics: Metal Roofing, Installation

Rollforming Long Standing Seam Metal Roof Panels Onsite

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Onsite Rollforming

5 Reasons Post Frame Construction is So Popular

Topics: Metal Wall Panels, Post Frame

Do Steel Roofs Rust?

Topics: FAQ, Residential

Why 18% of Homeowners Choose Metal Roofing

Topics: Residential, Cost

McElroy Metal Roofing Covers New Home of Emmy Award Winning TV Host

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Wave Panel, Residential, Maxima, Case Study

8 FAQs for Installing Exposed Fastener Metal Roofs

Topics: Exposed Fastener Panels, FAQ, Max-Rib

What Are the Advantages of Metal Over Other Residential Roofing Materials?

Topics: Metal Roofing, FAQ, Residential

What Are the Advantages of Metal Over Other Commercial Roofing Materials?

Topics: Metal Roofing, FAQ, Commercial

Do Metal Roofs Attract Lightning?

Topics: Metal Roofing, FAQ, Commercial, Residential

8 Challenges When Installing a Metal Roof

Topics: Metal Roofing, Installation

McElroy Metal Roof Makes Chip Wade's Newest House Unique

Why Should I Use Cold Formed Metal Framing?

Topics: EasyFrame Metal Buildings

Reception Hall Is Revitalized With Metal Roof Overlay System

Topics: Metal Roofing, Recover and Retrofit, Commercial, 138T and 238T, Case Study, 138T Metal Over Shingles

Historic School Recovers Roof Using McElroy Metal's 138T Standing Seam System

Topics: Metal Roofing, Recover and Retrofit, Standing Seam Systems, 138T and 238T, Case Study, 138T Metal Over Shingles

Texas Homeowner Finds Durable Solution

Topics: Architecture, Metal Roofing, Specialty Roofing, Residential, Milan, Case Study

Galvalume Warranty Lengthened to 45-50 Years!

Topics: Substrates and Coatings

Why Don't More People Choose To Install Metal Roofs On Their Homes?

Topics: Metal Roofing, Residential

Insulated Metal Roof Panels: Pros, Cons, and Common Applications

Topics: Commercial, Insulated Metal Panels (IMP)

What are R-Panel Roofing and Standing Seam Roofing? And How Do They Compare?

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Commercial, R-Panel, Maxima

What Makes McElroy Metal Different?

Topics: Company, Education, Metal Roofing, FAQ, Residential, Metal Siding

When Is it Time to Replace Your Roof? Four Factors to Consider

Topics: Residential

How to Know If You Need a New Roof

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, Recover and Retrofit, Commercial

Through-Fastened vs. Standing Seam Metal Roofing: A Comparison

Topics: Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems

Understanding the CRRC Color Family Program for Metal Roofing and Wall Products

Topics: Substrates and Coatings, Guest Post

Residential Metal Panel Install Video

Topics: Exposed Fastener Panels, Residential, Installation, Max-Rib

Residential Metal Roof Tools

Topics: Residential, Installation

Tips for a Watertight Standing Seam Roof

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Maxima, 238T Metal Over Metal

How to Choose Between Slit Coil Suppliers

Topics: Onsite Rollforming, Slit Coil and Flat Sheets

Cost Analysis of Metal vs. Shingle For a Standard Residential Roof

Topics: Metal Roofing, Residential, Cost

New Hybrid Metal Panel Offers Unique Option

Topics: Modern-Rib

Why Are Black Metal Roofs So Popular?

Topics: Metal Roofing, Residential

Pros and Cons of Concealed Fastener Wall Panels

Topics: Concealed Fastener Panels, Wave Panel, Visionline, FW Panel

How Roof Slope Affects Exposed Fastener Metal Panel Selection

Topics: Exposed Fastener Panels, Mega-Rib, Mesa

Metal Roofing and Wall Panels for Self-storage Facility

Topics: Metal Wall Panels, Case Study, Self Storage

Metal Standing Seam System Used to Recover Southwest Airlines Aircraft Hangar

Topics: Metal Roofing, Recover and Retrofit, Standing Seam Systems, 138T and 238T, Case Study, 238T Metal Over Metal, Press Release

Can Metal Panels be used as a Facade?

Topics: Metal Wall Panels, Concealed Fastener Panels, Insulated Metal Panels (IMP), Medallion I/II, Visionline

Four Trends for Suburban and Hobby Shops

Topics: Post Frame, Guest Post

Industrial Roof Replacement

Topics: Metal Roofing, Recover and Retrofit, Commercial

15 Things to Know about Replacing Your Roof With Metal

Topics: Metal Roofing, Residential

Metal Roof Installation

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, Residential

Maxima Standing Seam Metal Roofing Installation

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Installation, Maxima

How Can You Cut Costs When Installing Solar on Your Trapezoidal Metal Roof?

Topics: Metal Roofing, Solar, Accessories, Cost

A Guide to Differences Between Building Types

Topics: Post Frame, PEMB, EasyFrame Metal Buildings

Factors that Affect the Installed Cost of Standing Seam Roofing

Topics: Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems, Meridian, Cost

McElroy Metal adds solar to a fifth manufacturing facility with 238T roof re-cover

Topics: Metal Roofing, Recover and Retrofit, Solar, Commercial, Accessories, 238T Metal Over Metal, McElroy Solar, Press Release

How Architects Specify Metal Roofing for Commercial Buildings

Topics: Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems, Concealed Fastener Panels, Commercial, 138T and 238T, Substrates and Coatings, Architect Resources

What’s the Best Exposed Fastener for Residential Metal Roofing?

Topics: Exposed Fastener Panels, Residential, Accessories

82,000 Square Feet of Medallion-Lok Becomes Metal Roof for Elementary School

Topics: Architecture, Commercial, Case Study, Medallion-Lok

Pros and Cons of Post Frame Residential Construction

Topics: Education, Post Frame, Residential

Does Solar Make “Cents” for Your Business?

Topics: Metal Roofing, Solar

What’s the Difference Between Galvanized and Galvalume?

Topics: Substrates and Coatings

Metal Roof Paint Systems: Kynar 500® vs. SMP

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, Substrates and Coatings

What is the Cost Difference Between Standing Seam and Exposed Fastener Panels?

Topics: Exposed Fastener Panels, Standing Seam Systems, Cost

Residential Standing Seam Metal Roof

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems, FAQ, Residential

What is Oil Canning of a Metal Roof?

Topics: FAQ, Architect Resources

Daylighting a metal roof: An overview of natural daylighting benefits

Topics: Architecture, Metal Roofing, Metal Soffit, Metal Siding

How Do Metal Roofs Hold Up to Hail?

Topics: Metal Roofing, FAQ, Wind/Hail

8 Things to Consider When Selecting the Gauge for Metal Roof and Wall Panels

Topics: Metal Roofing, Metal Wall Panels

What is a Standing Seam Hip Roof?

Topics: Education, Metal Roofing, Standing Seam Systems

How Service Centers Help Contractors

Topics: Commercial

15 Tips to Address the Labor Shortage

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Substructural Components, Maxima, 138T and 238T

Post Frame/Ag Panel Roofing Trends

Topics: Post Frame, Agricultural

Agricultural Metal Roofing

Topics: Agricultural

Metal Roofing: Dead Valley Projects and Warranties

Topics: Metal Roofing, Weathertightness Warranties

Residential Standing Seam Roof Panel Installation

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Residential, Installation, Meridian

Metal Wall Panel FAQ

Topics: Metal Wall Panels

Residential Metal Roofing Guide

Topics: Metal Roofing, Residential

The 3 Biggest Problems Contractors Need to Solve When It Comes to Snow Guards on Metal Roofing

Topics: Metal Roofing, Accessories

138T Symmetrical Standing Seam Panel Used for Roof Recover on Union Hall

Topics: Recover and Retrofit, Case Study, 138T Metal Over Shingles

How to select a metal roofing contractor

Topics: Metal Roofing, FAQ

Cold Formed Steel Buildings

Topics: EasyFrame Metal Buildings

Solar Panels on Metal Roofs

Topics: Metal Roofing, Solar

McElroy Metal Exposed Fastener Wall Panels Brighten Urban Neighborhood

Topics: Architecture, Metal Wall Panels, Design Accents, Metal Facade, Exposed Fastener Panels, Mega-Rib, Case Study, Metal Siding, U-Panel

We Added Solar Panels to the Standing Seam Roof on our Plant in Sunnyvale, Texas

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Solar, 138T and 238T, Case Study, McElroy Solar, Press Release

Trends in Metal Roofing for 2022

Topics: Metal Roofing, Residential

Post Frame Manufacturer Service and Support

Topics: Post Frame

Tiny Houses With a Big Impact

Topics: Metal Roofing, Metal Wall Panels, Exposed Fastener Panels, Case Study, Multi-Rib, Sustainability

Sustainability of Metal Roofing

Topics: Metal Roofing, Sustainability

McElroy Metal Provides Coil for Texas Lake Home

Topics: Onsite Rollforming, Slit Coil and Flat Sheets, Case Study, Medallion-Lok

Post Frame Panel Manufacturer Pricing and Risk Differences

Topics: Post Frame

Metal Roofing Sealants

Metal Roofing Installation on a Porch Addition

Topics: Metal Roofing, Residential, Medallion-Lok, Guest Post

Maxima Standing Seam Panel Provides Roofing Solution for Surf City Municipal Complex

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Commercial, Maxima, Case Study

How to Make Sense of Metal Roof Panel Testing

Vertical Leg vs. Trapezoidal Leg Standing Seam Panels

Topics: Standing Seam Systems, Maxima, 138T and 238T, Meridian, Medallion-Lok

Post Frame Panel Manufacturer Differences

Topics: Post Frame

What is a Corrugated Metal Panel

Topics: Exposed Fastener Panels, Multi-Cor and M-Cor

What is a Post-Frame Home?

Topics: Post Frame

Perforated Metal Panels

Topics: Architecture, Max-Rib, Multi-Rib

Post Frame Metal Panel Manufacturer Product Quality

Topics: Post Frame

Multi-Rib Metal Roofing and Wall Panels Vital Piece of Net Zero ‘Tiny Homes’

Topics: Architecture, Metal Roofing, Metal Wall Panels, Post Frame, Case Study, Multi-Rib

Are Metal Roofs Good in Florida?

Topics: Metal Roofing, FAQ, Residential

What’s better, a National or Regional Post Frame Metal Panel Manufacturer?

Topics: Post Frame

Popular Metal Wall and Roof Panels for Barndominiums

Topics: Metal Roofing, Metal Wall Panels, Residential, Barndominium