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The eco-friendly roofing solution
By Roof Hugger. How metal over metal retrofits benefit your clients and the planet. In today's world, environmental stewardship is more crucial than ever. With mounting emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, enhancing recycling efforts and minimizing energy consumption, it's vital to reflect on how the choices we make can contribute ...
Taking an idea to an industry standard in three decades
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. Partners pioneered a metal roofing retrofit system to rejuvenate aged structures, sparking a journey of innovation and rigorous testing that set industry standards and continues to evolve today. A revolution began in the metal roofing industry with the inception of Roof Hugger — a company ...
All parts must work together for a strong roofing system
By Roof Hugger. Every detail in a roofing system contributes to its overall strength and longevity. We heard from a client that a competitor in the industry was saying their sub-purlins were stronger than ours here at Roof Hugger. This was mainly due to their "U" shape design, which incorporated ...
Save the date for MCA Summer Meeting 2024!
June 10-12, 2024 @ Rosemont, Illinois Registration is open! Join us in person the evening of June 10 through June 12 for the 2024 MCA Summer Meeting. The MCA Summer Meeting is your opportunity learn about industry trends and get involved with marketing and technical activities to help promote the use ...
MCA Announces New Board Members
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is proud to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors. The new members are D.J. Highnote, product advisor/vice president at Roof Hugger, RC Antal, director of insulated metal panels at ATAS International and Jules Dekovics, national sales manager at Exceptional Metals. They join current directors ...
Don’t miss these building clinics at IRE
By Lauren White. Building clinics are your chance to see live demos from industry experts about metal roofing, exteriors, single-ply roofing and more! We are just days away from the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2024! As you’re planning your time on the tradeshow floor, make sure you schedule time to ...
MCA teaming up with Roof Hugger, McElroy Metal for IRE presentation
A lifetime of metal construction expertise takes center stage at IRE. Experts from Roof Hugger and McElroy Metal will be presenting “Retrofit with Metal Systems” on the opening day and the last day of the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas. DJ Highnote of Roof Hugger and Charlie Smith of McElroy Metal ...
Roof Hugger unveils reinforced hugger, paving the way for enhanced uplift values
Representatives from Roof Hugger shared their latest innovation, the reinforced sub-purlin. In an interview at METALCON, representatives from Roof Hugger shared insights into the success of their exhibit and the groundbreaking product they showcased there. Reflecting on the show, D.J. Highnote, product advisor and vice president of Roof Hugger, expressed ...
Top October stories: Ladder safety, metal roofing and effective communication
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past October. When looking at our most-popular articles in October, it looks like metal roofing is still a topic that interests our readers. One of our top articles was a piece by our COO, Karen L. Edwards, who highlighted ...
Don’t Miss These Special Sessions at IRE 2024 – Day One!
By Anna Lockhart. Mark your calendars for the must-see educational sessions being held on day one of the industry’s most anticipated and action-packed event of the year! As the largest roofing and exteriors tradeshow in North America, the International Trade Show (IRE) is the event of the year ...
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