Two-day Metal Roofing Systems Course to Take Place at the University of Wisconsin

Metal roofing expert, Rob Haddock, presents Metal Roofing Systems at the University of Wisconsin Madison’s School of Engineering on November 30 - December 1, 2023.

If you design, install, commission, maintain or repair metal roofing systems, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to do your job correctly and avoid problems. Upon completion, you will be able to identify the best solutions to your metal roofing issues, whether you’re working on new construction, performing maintenance or re-roofing.

This two-day course, taught by Haddock, director of consulting firm, Metal Roof Advisory Group and CEO and founder of S-5!, includes technical and practical “soup-to-nuts” information presented in a common sense fashion that makes the art and science of metal roofing clear, concise and understandable. For a full course description, visit the University of Wisconsin’s engineering program summary here.

Who should attend

Contractors, architects, specifiers, roof consultants, engineers, building owners, manufacturers, building envelope commissioning authorities and maintenance staff will benefit from this course — basically anyone involved in metal roofing design, construction, maintenance, repair and re-roofing. And, it is the best crash course available for sales personnel in-industry. 

About the instructor

Course instructor, Rob Haddock is a well known expert in the field and has worked in various aspects of metal roofing for five decades ― beginning as a laborer, then contractor, forensic consultant, technical author, educator, innovator, CEO and founder of S-5!, the leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions.

His innovations have resulted in 100+ patents, and his hundreds of writings and lectures have been translated into at least ten languages. He has won numerous industry awards from MCA, CSI, ASTM, MBMA. For 35+ years, Rob has been a featured speaker at industry tradeshows, METALCON and IRE. His practical experience, colorful background and world travel add flavor to his technical expertise resulting in a must-attend course that is as poignant as it is entertaining for every educational or experience level in metal roofing trades and practices.

“Rob’s course was easy to understand and even easier to begin implementing his strategies for sound metal roofs,” said Sarah Lechowich, founder of True North Roofing, LLC, College Grove, Minnesota. “His teaching style is genuine and the content essential for any contractor installing metal roofing.” 

Metal Roofing Systems takes place at the Fluono Center, located on the UW-Madison campus, with an online option also available. Register here and receive an early bird discount of $150 by entering code S-5DIS in the promo code box during step three of the registration process.

Check out the YouTube video on the course here: https://youtu.be/mftvQIDXzXw.

About S-5!

Since its first patent filing in 1991, S-5! has been the leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions. S-5!’s zero-penetration clamps attach ancillary items to standing seam and exposed-fastened metal roofs, while maintaining roof integrity and warranties. S-5! solutions are engineered for a variety of roof-mounted applications and are now installed on more than 2 million metal roofs worldwide, providing strength and longevity never before seen. For more information, visit www.S-5.com.