Industry Resources
Take these courses to learn more about the metal roofing industry. Each course will cover materials related to its category.
Metal Roofing Systems
Fastener Compatibility with Profiled Metal Roof and Wall Panels
Profiled metal roof or wall panels rely upon mechanical fasteners to secure the components to a structure.
Comparison of Retrofit Systems
The goal of this paper is to compare two commonly used methods of retrofitting existing metal roofs and illustrate important design considerations.
Roof Seaming Best Practices Guide
The purpose of this guide is to familiarize personnel with procedures followed by standard troubleshooting suggestions for standard roof seaming processes.
Metal Roofing A-Z
Part 1: Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) - History
History of roofing and its materials.
Part 2: Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) - Metallic Coatings
The use and benefits of metallic coatings are explored.
Part 3: Metal Roofing From A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) - Paint Finishes
The wide variety of paint finishes for metal roofs are covered.
Part 4: Metal Roofing From A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) - Induced Finishes
Provide prospective customers with the information they need most to make an informed decision about their new roof.
Part 5: Metal Roofing From A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) - Profile & Equipment
Discusses profiles and profiling equipment used with metal roofing.
Part 6: Metal Roofing From A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) - Roofing Attachments
Panel attachments and "panel pinning" are looked at in this article.
Metal Roofing Maintenance
Oil Canning in Metal Roof and Metal Wall Systems
The causes and prevention of Oil Canning or elastic buckling are explored.
Application Guidelines for Field-Applied Touch-up Paint Systems
The information provided is intended to serve as a guide for the application of field applied air-dry paint systems.
MRA Member Content
Member Provided Resources
This page contains information and materials from our top members that are industry leaders in their fields.
MCA Educational Resources
Metal Roofing & PV Solar Systems Parts 1, 2 & 3
A three-part series on metal roofing and solar PV
Ventilating Attic Fires
This page features general procedures for identifying a modular panel metal roof, accessing or ventilating a stone-coated metal roof, and ventilating attic fires.
Qualifying Snow Retention Systems For Metal Roofing
Metal roofs provide durable, long-term solutions and have been preferred by many for use in challenging northern and alpine climates where snow and its migration on and from the rooftop is a normal occurrence.
Life Cycle Assessment Report
The Life Cycle Assessment report calculates the average environmental impact of the processes and the building envelope products manufactured by MCA member companies.
Corrosion in Roofing Installations
This Technical Bulletin provides guidance when working with different metals used in roofing installations.
Application Guidelines for Field-Applied Touch-Up Paint Systems on Metal Panels
The information provided is intended to serve as a guide for the application of field applied air-dry paint systems used in small areas where the factory applied paint systems may be scratched or marred during the construction phase of a project.
Oil Canning in Metal Roof and Metal Wall Systems
Many uncontrollable factors contribute to oil-canning and no panel manufacturer, fabricator, or installer can assure the total prevention of oil canning on any given project. Learn how to minimize the risk.
Roofing Best Practices: Fortified Home Program
The MCA supports the Fortified program and is working to educate both the buyers and the designers on the requirements of the fortified program.