MRA University
Take these courses to learn more about the metal roofing industry. Each course will cover materials related to its category.
Metal Roofing Installation
MRA Unveils Free Comprehensive Metal Roofing Buyer's Guide for Homeowners
…MRA released a comprehensive new Residential Metal Roofing Buyer's Guide.
Metal Roofing 101
Instructor: Jerry Iselin, President, Metal Roof Specialities
Standing seam metal roofing is an attractive and durable solution that is well established in the high-end custom home market. But attachment and flashing details can make all the difference for a profitable and well-performing roof installation.
Residential Metal Roofing Demo
Instructor: Jerry Iselin, President, Metal Roof Specialities
In this presentation from the floor of the MetalCON show, metal roofing contractor and educator Jerry Iselin plays master of ceremonies as three pro installers present a show-and-tell introduction to three different metal roof systems.
MCA Metal Roof Installation Manual
This installation training manual provides information regarding the installation of most metal roofing products, and serves as a reference for most types of metal roofing products and applications.
Ventilating Attic Fires: Press-Formed Metal Panel Roofs/Fire Service General Procedures Guide
Fire protection as it relates to metal roofing is explored and tested.
Standing Seam Roof Clips Best Practices Guide
Details and concerns of clip-attached style standing seam roof systems.
Dissimilar Metal Corrosion in Roofing Installations
This Technical Bulletin provides guidance when working with different metals used in roofing installations.
Metal Roof Design for Cold Climates
Metal roofing is a preferred material in cold climates because of its durability, sustainability, clean lines and attractive appearance.
Qualifying Snow Retention Systems for Metal Roofing
How metal roofs provide durable, long-term solutions in snowy climates.
DECRA Product Knowledge: Stone-Coated Product Performance
Learn why DECRA Stone-coated steel roofing systems are largely known for their strong performance in passing national building code compliance tests.
DECRA Product Knowledge: Physical Properties Testing
Learn about DECRA's physical properties test methodology, conducted at independent laboratories, for its stone coated steel roof panels.
Metal Roofing Systems
Granular Coated Modular
This video workshop provides training on the granular-coated "modular" panel systems covered in the Study Guide.
Hidden-Fastened Vertical Seam
This video workshop provides training on the first of the two, basic "vertical seam" metal roofing system covered in the study guide.
Through-Fastened Vertical Seam
This video workshop provides training on one of the two, basic, "vertical seam" metal roofing systems covered in the study guide.
Clip-Flange Modular
This video workshop provides training on the second, basic "modular" panel systems covered in the study guide.
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
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