INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Below you will find information about metal roofing...from raw materials and specifications to installation, performance, and more...provided by third party organizations committed to quality. Each course is labeled to help you find the topic you're looking for and grouped by the organization providing the resource(s).
Metal Roofing A-Z
Here you will learn about the various types of metal used in roofing. Metal roofing substrates include carbon steel (galvanized and Galvalume), aluminum, copper, terne, stainless steel, zinc, lead and titanium. Each metal substrate comes with pros and cons. This 7-part guide will help you learn more about metal roofing, from metallic coatings and finishes to installation and more.
Roof Installation Manual
This installation training manual addresses the installation of metal roofing material and related accessories. It includes information pertaining to new constructions, reroofing and retrofit projects. The MCA installation training manual was developed to improve the installation of metal roofing within the construction industry. The goal is to eliminate avoidable problems and reduce the need for additional work due to callbacks.
Metal Roofing & PV Solar Systems
This is a 3-part series on metal roofing and solar PV systems. Part 1 is focused on Solar/Roof Service Life comparisons. Part 2 explains the common types of mounting systems for metal roofs, associated risks, and pros/cons of each. Part 3 digs into more detail and the critical technical factors for solar PV systems specific to mounting on metal roofs.
Lightning & Metal Roofing
Description: When a metal roof is installed on a project, it seems to heighten people’s awareness of lightning. Specifically, does metal roofing increase the risk of a lightning strike? Rest assured…metal roofing does NOT in any way increase this risk. You can learn more here:
Snow Retention Systems For Metal Roofing
Metal roofs provide durable, long-term solutions where snow and ice, along with its migration from the rooftop, occur. Such climates can pose unique challenges for any roof due to heavy snow loads, ice dams, and snow shedding. Learn more on how metal roofing, snow retention system, and more.
Metal Roof Design For Cold Climates
This is a 3-part series on metal roofing and solar PV systems. Part 1 is focused on Solar/Roof Service Life comparisons. Part 2 explains the common types of mounting systems for metal roofs, associated risks, and pros/cons of each. Part 3 digs into more detail and the critical technical factors for solar PV systems specific to mounting on metal roofs.
Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV)
- The Forgotten Cool Roof
ASV is the concept of ventilating the air space between the roof cladding material, the roof deck, and subassembly. This allows the roof cladding temperature to be closer to the outdoor ambient temperature and reduces heat gain passing through the insulation during summertime scenarios.
