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Metal Roofing Magazine Archives
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Cold weather doesn't stop installers
( December 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Cold conditions alter installation methods
( December 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Photo contest
( December 2006 )
Focal point of community
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Metal Up Close: Comp shingle facsimiles
( December 2006 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
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Metal Roofing Details
( December 2006 )
Ventilation to control ice dams
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Gutter Opportunities
( December 2006 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
Quantity takes back seat to quality
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METALCON a hit by all accounts
( December 2006 )
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MRA Update
( December 2006 )
Energy efficiency key to success of metal
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Supplier News
( December 2006 )
Fabral acquires assets of Jenisys
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Industry News
( December 2006 )
Steel industry intensifies lobbying
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Gutter Opportunities: The boyz in the hood
( Fall 2006 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
Some believe in solid gutter protection
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Gutter Opportunities: Safety first
( Fall 2006 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
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Gutter Opportunities: Built to last
( Fall 2006 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
Getting the most out of your gutter machine
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Gutter Opportunities: Industry News
( Fall 2006 )
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Is one profile enough for your business
( October 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
Manufacturers explain the advantages and disadvantages of single-profile and multi-profile machines.
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An inside look at a roll former
( October 2006 )
Mike Gorski, senior roll former technician at Englert, knows the Metal Man machines as well as anyone and was kind enough to give us a close-up look at a roof panel roll former.
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Roll formers can inhibit seaming
( October 2006 )
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Productivity and profit
( October 2006 )
By Geoff Stone, MetalForming president
When it's time to run you own panels
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METALCON returns to Sunshine State
( October 2006 )
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METALCON: Demonstration Area
( October 2006 )
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METALCON: Exhibitor list
( October 2006 )
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Time is money, so spend it wisely
( October 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Supplier News
( October 2006 )
Fabral greens up Pennsylvania
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Industry News
( October 2006 )
Structural steel industry meets demand
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MRA responds to challenges presented by hurricanes
( October 2006 )
By Bill Hippard, president, Metal Roofing Alliance
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Metal Up Close: Through-fastened panels
( October 2006 )
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Photo contest: New standing seam roof up to par
( October 2006 )
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Targeting the shingle market
( October 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
According to the 2006 Metal Roofing Magazine reader survey, 21 percent of the readers who are involved in roofing or re-roofing projects are installing metal shingles on at least some of those jobs. Manufacturers of metal shingles, which include shake, tile, and shingle facsimiles as well as stamped shingles, expect that number to grow and are seeking out more qualified installers for their product line.
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Photo Contest
( August 2006 )
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Removing removal from the equation
( August 2006 )
Installing metal shingles can be a less expensive option than installing asphalt.
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Not your father's underlayment
By Mark Ward Sr.
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Industry News
( August 2006 )
Prices leave everyone guessing
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Supplier News
( August 2006 )
Metals USA purchases Dura-Loc
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LEED points through photovoltaics
( August 2006 )
By Kevin Corcoran and Gene Johnson
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Metal Up Close: Insulated Panels
( August 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Gutter Opportunities: Gutter Innovator
( August 2006 )
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Metal Roofing Details: Photovoltaic Panels
( August 2006 )
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Oil Canning: Industry weighs in on possible standard
( August 2004 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Canada
( April 2004 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
From British Columbia to Novia Scotia, a look at metal roofing north of the border
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Metal Up Close: Hand seamed panels
( December 2005 )
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The challenges of minding your business
( December 2005 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
No one knows better than you that no business runs itself and not everyone is cut out to run a business. Every businessman and businesswoman has needed help with something — the ones who make a go of it know where to find that help.
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Retrofitting an entire school district
( February 2006 )
Chuck Howard, PE
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Strength through retrofitting
( February 2006 )
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Is it new or is it retrofit?
( February 2006 )
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Metal Up Close: Victorian stamped shingles
( April 2006 )
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Selling a Cool Roof 101
( April 2006 )
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Book-smart choice: Stainless steel
( April 2006 )
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Zinc rookie takes on challenge
( April 2006 )
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The peacock of metals: copper
( April 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Copper, everybody's favorite
( April 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Following the herd
( June 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Retrofit possibilities keep growing
( February 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Metal Up Close: Shake Facsimiles
( February 2006 )
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Expectation of metal roofing reflected in LEED version 2.2
( February 2006 )
By Kevin Corcoran and Gene Johnson
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Manufactuers race to Florida
( June 2006 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Sales training under one metal roof
( June 2006 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
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Metal Up Close: R-Panels
( June 2006 )
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Metal shingles disguised
( December 2004-January 2005 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
Manufacturers of metal roofing systems continue to improve shingle products and develop new shingle profiles to meet the growing needs of new customers looking at metal.
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Saved by the belt
( December 2004-January 2005 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
Does your company give enough thought (and action) in regards to safety?
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Tech Update: Roof Hugger adds strength
( December 2004-January 2005 )
By Tom Shingler, P.E.
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Rain harvesting loves metal roofs
( December 2004-January 2005 )
By Jim Ryan, Rainwater Harvesting USA
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Landing the big jobs
( February-March 2005 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
Selling metal roofing to homeowners associations is getting easier, some say
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Avoiding mistakes
( February-March 2005 )
Washington roofer Jerry Iselin discusses basic considerations that should go into every metal roofing installation.
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Metal Up Close: Architectural mechanically seamed
( February-March 2005 )
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Metal Up Close: Bermuda panels
( April-May 2005 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Keeping your cool
( April-May 2005 )
By Gregory Crawford, Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
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Zinc, simply appealing
( April-May 2005 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
Zinc roofing is big in Europe, where 250,000 tons are installed each year. The material offers corrosion resistance and low-maintenance durability, in addition to being easy on the eyes. Find out why its use is growing in the United States
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Metal Up Close: 5-v crimp panels
( June-July 2005 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Dade County: If a metal roof can make it there, it can make it anywhere
( June-July 2005 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Metal endures by the sea
( June-July 2005 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
The growth of residential metal roofing continues in many areas of North America, including along the coasts, where various types of metal roofing stand up to the most corrosive environments. The industry strives to manufacturer a more corrosion resistant system.
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Aluminum: A smart material for roofing
( August-September 2005 )
By Mike Petersen, Petersen Aluminum
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Log homes and metal roofing: a natural fit
( August-September 2005 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
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Metal Up Close: Nail strip panels
( August-September 2005 )
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Confronting the competition
( August-September 2005 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
Metal roofing manufacturers have done an incredible job of coming up with aesthetic solutions for those who want a metal roof without the vertical seam look. There are metal roofs that mimic the look of most other residential roofing — asphalt, clay and concrete tile, slate, and wood shake. Now you’ve got to sell them. How hard is it to sell a metal facsimile against the real thing?
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Metal Up Close: Tile facsimiles
( October-November 2005 )
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Controlling your quality
( October-November 2005 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
Control and responsibility go hand in hand. That’s what owning your own business is all about, but the price paid for any level of control and responsibility can sometimes be measured in sleepless nights, headaches, or ulcers. Who needs it? The owners of portable roll forming machines, that’s who.
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Photo contest: History update
( April-May 2007 )
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Gutters: A seamless family history
( April-May 2007 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
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Calendar
( April-May 2007 )
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People
( April-May 2007 )
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Details: High wind roofing
( April-May 2007 )
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Coalition website: Cool stuff
( April-May 2007 )
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Cool painted roofing
( April-May 2007 )
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Industry seeks next coating improvement
( April-May 2007 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
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Someday soon, a solar world
( April-May 2007 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Working the metal spectrum
( April-May 2007 )
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CDA promotes authentic restoration
( April-May 2007 )
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Supplier News
( April-May 2007 )
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MRA launches 2007 marketing plan
( April-May 2007 )
By Bill Hippard, MRA president
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Industry News
( April-May 2007 )
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Thoughts on gutters, harvesting water
( April-May 2007 )
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We're in a hard working industry
( April-May 2007 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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Landing the government jobs
( February-March 2007 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
Looking for a market to get into and feel comfortable in? Performing government jobs can be lucrative if you know what you're doing and can deliver on the promise required to land government jobs.
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Terne handles military restoration
( February-March 2007 )
Metal resues the "Fort that saved America
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Metal provides answer for leaky lodge
( February-March 2007 )
Energy efficiency, durability appeal to Georgia DNR
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Aluminum tile panel delivers benefits
( February-March 2007 )
Living quarters at Marine Corps Base in Hawaii topped with lasting solution
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Spec It
( February-March 2007 )
Shake facsimiles
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Stay Cool
( February-March 2007 )
Why should you care about cool?
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Maintenance prevents serious damage
( February-March 2007 )
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Product profile
( February-March 2007 )
Roof recoatings
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IRE is roofer's learning center
( February-March 2007 )
Show returns to Vegas
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Industry News
( February-March 2007 )
MCA, NRCA team up on training DVD
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Supplier News
( February-March 2007 )
Metal Sales sets up sample department
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Rebuilding the Gulf Coast with metal
( February-March 2007 )
By Bill Hippard, MRA president
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Muscling up for the new year
( February-March 2007 )
By Jim Austin, associate editor
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MRA backs class in Gulfport
( June-July 2007 )
By Jim Austin
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Take care of it now and be done
( June-July 2007 )
By Jim Austin
Sometimes a story falls right in your lap — although never often enough.
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Everybody's talking green
( June-July 2007 )
By Bill Hippard
Metal roofing industry poised for growth in eco-friendly culture
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Gerard answers Extreme Makeover
( June-July 2007 )
Supplier News
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5v crimp
( June-July 2007 )
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Metal shingle details
( June-July 2007 )
Metal shingles were introduced to the roofing world with an underlying theme that any roofing contractor, including asphalt roofers, could install them.
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Fasteners product profiles
( June-July 2007 )
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The importance of clip specification
by Dave Trefzger
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Shingles stairway to heaven
( June-July 2007 )
by Jim Austin
Presbyterian church in Pittsburgh gets roofing makeover
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Records fall at Roofing Expo
( June-July 2007 )
The 2007 International Roofing Expo brought in more than 9,000 attendees
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Improving a panel’s resistance to wind
( June-July 2007 )
by Jim Austin
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Hurricanes spur code improvement
( June-July 2007 )
by Kevin Corcoran
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Metal convert works miracles in South Florida
( June-July 2007 )
By Sue Marquette Poremba
Steel roofs' performance in hurricanes leads to new business opportunity
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Re-roofing metal investment
( August-September 2007 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
Residential re-roofing — with metal — is a growing market
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Re-roofing spotlight
( August-September 2007 )
Only metal can top some homes
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Spec It
( August-September 2007 )
Comp shingle facsimies
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Industry News
( August-September 2007 )
NRCA calculator free online
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Product Profile
( August-September 2007 )
Sealants for metal roofing
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The art and science of sealing metal
( August-September 2007 )
By Gail Nelson
Metal roofing requires high performance sealants. It doesn't cost too much to go first class.
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Minnesota 'castle' offers unique re-roofing challenge
( August-September 2007 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
It's not your typical residential job, but you never know what you're going to run into out there in the field.
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Metal best reflects mirror images
( August-September 2007 )
Known as The Halfway House, these separate residences on Bayou Boisdore in Pass Christian, Miss., definitely get a second look from passersby.
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Product Profile
( August-September 2007 )
Sealants for the metal roofing industry
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Boot Camp coming to METALCON
( August-September 2007 )
Companies in the rain gutter industry have the opportunity to learn business planning from Austin Gutterman's Bill Frazier.
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Handling callbacks
( August-September 2007 )
Mark Ward Sr.
An ounce of prevention ... saves profits
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Supplier News
( July 2007 )
N.B. Handy honors its "Preferred Vendors"
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Selling the success of metal roofing
( August-September 2007 )
By Bill Hippard, MRA president
The goal of the Metal Roofing Alliance test market initiative is to increase awareness of metal roofing products and their energy efficiency, durability and lasting protection.
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Product Profile
( August-September 2007 )
Underlayments for use by those who install metal roofing.
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Marketing your metal roofing business
( August-September 2007 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
Metal roofing installers are finding new ways to promote their business, products and services.
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Hall of Fame inductee: Don Miller
( October 2007 )
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Hall of Fame inductee: Tem McElroy
( October 2007 )
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Hall of Fame inductee: Herb Englert
( October 2007 )
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Hall of Fame inductee: Jack Berridge
( October 2007 )
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Four inducted into Metal Roofing Hall of Fame
( October 2007 )
Technology, awareness and hard work foster that growth and success.
That growth and success is the result of hard work by Jack Berridge, Herb Englert, Tem McElroy, Don Miller and others like them.
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Metal Roofing Details
( October-November 2007 )
Homemade metal panel benders
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Photo contest
( October-November 2007 )
Steep-slope solution
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Spec It: Exotic Metals
( October-November 2007 )
Product profile of exotic metal roofing manufacturers
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Spec It: Exotic Metals
( October-November 2007 )
Copper presents a timeless image
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Spec It: Exotic Metals
( October-November 2007 )
Zinc links traditional and contemporary look
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Stay Cool
( October-November 2007 )
Met-Tile introduces 'cool" brochure
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Technololgy Update
( October-November 2007 )
By Ray Smith
Understanding roofing software
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Product Profile
( October-November 2007 )
Concealed fastener panels
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MRA Update
( October-November 2007 )
By Tom Black, executive director of the MRA
Your first step: qualifying your leads
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METALCON Seminars
( October-November 2007 )
Those in the metal roofing industry are invited to attend the many offerings of seminars at METALCON.
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Product Profile
( October-November 2007 )
Roll formers
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Roll formers — they just keep going and going ...
( October-November 2007 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
Most operators expect their roof panel roll former to keep running long after they retire.
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Photo contest
( December 2007-January 2008 )
Turning the roofing world upside-down
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Metal Roofing Details
( December 2007-January 2008 )
Installing curved panels
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CMRC Update
( December 2007-January 2008 )
By Gregory Crawford, Cool Metal Roofing Coalition
'Cool' defines 'green building'
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Stay Cool
( December 2007-January 2008 )
BASF Ultra-Cool proven eco-efficient
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Metal vs. Nature
( December 2007-January 2008 )
By Kevin Corcoran and Joseph Tripod, Englert, Inc.
Fire threatens homes yearly
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Metal stands up to pitching machine
( December 2007-January 2008 )
Metro Roof Products' Tile Roman profile finds solution for minor league stadium
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Product Profile
( December 2007-January 2008 )
Skylights and Ventilation
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MRA Update
( December 2007-January 2008 )
By Tom Black, executive director of the MRA
Are you ready for independent certification?
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METALCON '07
( December 2007-January 2008 )
Vegas show was biggest ever.
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Supplier News:
( December 2007-January 2008 )
PPG introduces new family of coatings
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Industry News
( December 2007-January 2008 )
Florida abuzz about roofing laws
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Editorial: What works for you and your employees?
( December 2007-January 2008 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
How do you hang on to good workers? Please let us know.
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Help is available to install it right
( December 2007-January 2008 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
Manufacturers are more than willing to assist installers who want to do their jobs correctly
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First NRGCA show a starting point
( December 2007-January 2008 )
By Mark Ward Sr.
Chattanooga hosts inaugural gutter trade show
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Weathering the storm
( December 2007-January 2008 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
Hail storm adds to workload
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Cover Story: Reach the developer with value
( February-March 2008 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
Help developers achieve their goal — to sell or lease their properties.
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Cover Story: Special color for special project
( February-March 2008 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
Sometimes it's what you know as well as who you know.
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Cover Story: Aesthetics sell metal roofing
( February-March 2008 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
It's catching on and it's all about the look
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Cover Story: TMI says focus on the features
( February-March 2008 )
By Toy Henson, director of education of The Metal Initiative
When selling metal roofing, it's important to be armed with all the facts
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Wisconsin family lands free metal roof
( February-March 2008 )
By Jim Austin, senior editor
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Industry News
( February-March 2008 )
Greenbuild attracts 22,000 attendees
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Supplier News:
( February-March 2008 )
BlueScope acquires IMSA
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MRA Update
( February-March 2008 )
By Tom Black, executive director of the MRA
Investment Grade Roofing: The education process continues
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Preview: 2008 Int'l Roofing Expo
( February-March 2008 )
Scheduled for February 21-23 in Las Vegas
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Product Profile
( February-March 2008 )
Metal roofing tools
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Stay Cool
( February-March 2008 )
Follansbee provides cool solution
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Spec It:
( February-March 2008 )
Standing seam panels
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Metal Roofing Details
( February-March 2008 )
By Dan Perkins, Dan Perkins Construction
Plumbing vent flashing with metal shingles
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Industry obituaries
( February-March 2008 )
Hendricks; Battistella
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Calendar
( February-March 2008 )
Upcoming industry events
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Photo contest
( February-March 2008 )
The Halifax Harbor Marina was re-roofed with a standing seam product from IMETCO. Metal was chosen because it achieves both the architectural and structural requirements of the facility.
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