Education & Learning
What can homeowners do to protect their roof warranty?
By Ali Turner, S-5! Share this guide with homeowners to help them understand the basics of metal roof warranties. Metal roofs offer many advantages, such as a sleek look, long-lasting durability and eco-friendliness. However, these benefits require understanding the roof warranty, especially when installing rooftop accessories. Using improper attachments could unintentionally void ...
Beyond the expo hall and education sessions
By Emma Peterson. Learn about all the events and opportunities available at METALCON 2025. When you think about trade shows, you probably initially think about the exhibit floor or the education sessions offered. And while these are huge draws by themselves, trade shows offer so much more than that! ...
3 reasons why you should attend the RAiNA Conference 2025
By Jenny Yu. Learn firsthand from industry experts and be at the forefront of rainscreens in modern construction. Architects, builders and engineers will converge in Philadelphia this fall for the RAiNA Conference 2025, “Rainscreen proficiency – The parts, precision and performance,” a one‑day gathering devoted to the next generation ...
Two-day Metal Roofing Systems course scheduled at the University of Wisconsin
This course will provide you with the tools and techniques to do your job correctly and avoid problems. Metal roofing expert, Rob Haddock, presents Metal Roofing Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Engineering on December 4-5, 2025. If you design, install, commission, maintain or repair metal roofing systems, this course ...
Take a solar and metal roofing course through S-5-University™
By S-5! Invest in ongoing education for you and your crew members. Now that the kids are back in school, it’s time for roofing contractors to do the same. Since 1992, S-5! has been a key leader in metal roof attachment solutions, and we want to share our knowledge ...
GAF’s Roofing Academy approved by Department of Defense SkillBridge program
Approval further expands career opportunities for transitioning service members and supplies the roofing industry with qualified talent. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, has achieved a major milestone with accreditation of the GAF Roofing Academy under the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program. The SkillBridge designation extends ...
5 reasons to attend WRE 2025
By Marco Industries. Discover what’s new in roofing innovation at booth 760. One of the most anticipated events of the roofing industry is back in Las Vegas, and you don’t want to miss it! The Western Roofing Expo takes place from September 28-30, 2025, at Paris Las Vegas for ...
GAF’s 'Latinos in Roofing' summit brings hundreds of roofing professionals together
The Latinos in Roofing Summit & Expo in Atlanta provided training, resources and networking opportunities to help roofing professionals strengthen their business and the industry. This month, GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, convened over 775 roofing professionals in Atlanta for the nationally recognized Latinos in Roofing Summit & ...
MCA’s Roof Installation Manual: The go-to guide for all experience levels
By Jenny Yu. Elevate your metal roofing expertise with this valuable resource. For roofing contractors, having the right tools and resources can be the difference between a smooth project and a costly callback. That’s why the Metal Construction Association (MCA) developed its Roof Installation Manual, a trusted guide that lays ...
METALCON 2025 elevates industry training with career-defining education and exclusive hands-on learning
Attendees can earn continuing education credits, access free education sessions via the show floor and learn from experts in metal construction, architecture and engineering. With skilled labor in high demand and the need for practical, applicable training at an all-time high, METALCON 2025 is putting education front and center. This year’s ...
