Metal Roofing University: Recent Episodes
Nathan Libbey
Metal Roofing University is a podcast about the metal roofing and formed steel industry. We focus on providing industry relevant information about metal roofing products and services that homeowners and contractors alike can benefit from.
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We're joined by our friends Alicia Cahill and Shannon Clark from MWI Components to talk about Infinity Shield® Foil Insulation. Foil Insulation is an excellent component for post frame building and many other applications. Jump in to the conversation with us and learn some important facts about insulating your post frame structure!
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Listen in as we talk about proper packaging, handling, and storage of your metal roofing materials! This is a surprisingly important part of ensuring your metal roofing system stays in the best condition possible during its service life.
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Stile Spanish Tile is a metal roofing style that looks like Spanish tile. Stile offers the natural beauty of clay tile roofing in lightweight steel material. Stile meets every code from Florida Building Code to Miami-Dade Hurricane Zone and Texas Windstorm. Crafted in 3’-20’ sheets, Stile is formed from tough 26 gauge steel protected by a baked-on Hylar/Kynar paint finish to ensure strength and longevity.
Learn more about Stile Spanish Tile Metal Roofing at: https://www.bestbuymetals.com/metal-tile-roofing/stile-spanish-tile
Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/ExTafQNqauw
Watch the install video for Stile metal roofing here: www.metalroofingu.com
We're live from the Frame Builders Expo at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN! Listen in as we talk about softening prices in the steel market and what consumers should expect over the next several months.
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We're joined by Ryan King from Cidan Machinery to talk shop about some of the machines that are used to manufacture metal roofing components. Ryan is the Southeast Regional Manager for Cidan, an industry leader in high quality equipment -- best known for their metal folders.
Learn more about Cidan Machinery here: https://cidanmachinery.com/us/
Mark Tipton, Director of Sales at Best Buy Metals, joins us in this episode to provide some market updates for what he is seeing and hearing in the field from his team of outside sales representatives.
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Todd Miller is the President of Isaiah Industries, a founding member of the Metal Roofing Alliance and serves on the board of the Metal Construction Association. He has established himself as a veteran of the metal roofing industry over the past four decades and he joins us in this episode to shed great insight on current trends in our industry.
Learn more about the Metal Roofing Alliance here:
https://www.metalroofing.com/
Learn more about the Metal Construction Association here:
https://www.metalconstruction.org/
Learn more about Isaiah Industries here:
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Find more resources, videos, tips and tutorials here:
www.metalroofingu.com
Get an inside glimpse into the culture of Best Buy Metals with this live leadership Q&A. Every month we host a voluntary leadership training event for anyone in our company that is interested in opportunities for advancement. We decided to make this one public for anyone interested!
Let's talk underlayment. There are several different types of underlayment that you can use under your primary roofing materials. Which one should you use in your situation? Dive in to the conversation with us and let's talk about it!
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Did you know you can get a credit on your federal tax return for installing a qualifying metal roof on your home? It's true! We talk all the details in this episode.
Learn more about the metal roofing tax credit at www.metalroofingu.com/taxcredit
We're talking about an extremely exciting division of Best Buy Metals -- American Pole Barns. This a Post Frame Building division that seeks to help consumers easily erect warehouses, barns, entertainment areas, sheds and carports. We're talking about how post frame works and why we use steel trusses. Check it out!
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We're digging in to some the recent price fluctuations in the building materials industry and explaining the reasoning behind price changes and some of the strategies to employ during these seasons.
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In this episode we're visiting a common myth about metal roofing. Will a metal roof interfere with your cell phone signal? Jump into the conversation with us!
You can read more about this topic on our blog:
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You can also learn about metal roofing on our company website:
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In this episode we take a look at all of the scenarios that factor in to the cost of labor for installing a metal roof. Make sure you don't get blindsided on your install estimate and know what a fair market price is!
If you enjoy the podcast please consider subscribing. You can also watch a video recorded version of this episode on our YouTube channel, "Metal Roofing University".
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In this episode Adam and Mason talk about the resins and pigments that make up metal roofing paint systems and highlight the differences between two widely used systems that perform very differently from one another, Polyester (Poly) and Silicone Modified Polyester.
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In this episode Adam and Mason discuss the importance of quality manufacturing equipment, what separates high quality machinery from low quality machinery and the role those machines play in creating a metal roofing system that will truly last a lifetime.
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In this episode Adam and Mason talk about three of the most important areas of metal roofing quality: steel, substrate and paint. We examine Galvalume in detail and explain the difference between available substrates.
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In this episode Adam and Mason are joined by our newest National Sales team member, Blake Gibson! We're talking about appealing to DIY customers.
In this episode we revisit a series of events that led up to the Coronavirus crisis and discuss how our industry has navigated operating in the midst of a pandemic.
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In this episode we look at some unique styles of metal roofing that include mimic shingle, shake slate and tile options.
Metal Shingles
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Metal Tile
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Metal Shake
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Metal Slate
https://www.bestbuymetals.com/product-category/metal-slate-roofing/
When dealing with light gauge metal products, the possibilities are virtually endless. In this podcast we explore some of the other uses for light gauge steel that aren't confined to your roof.
Attention DIYers! In this episode we talk about some of the unique safety challenges associated with installing a metal roof and the steps you can take to ensure that you get your metal roof installed without compromising your safety.
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How long will your current roof last? In this episode Adam and Mason talk about the risk of waiting too long to replace your roof and the steps that you should take if you're already experiencing roof failure .
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In this episode we explore the true cost of residential metal roofing and breakdown the overall customer experience from products to installation.
Learn more about metal roofing at:
metalroofingu.com
Check out our Homeowner's Guide to Metal Roofing here:
http://bit.ly/2Fxu2X9
Metal Roofing University is a podcast about the formed steel industry. We talk about products, manufacturing and installation, but we also dive into the business practices behind successful companies in the formed steel industry. Adam Clark is the COO at Best Buy Metals. Mason Burchette is the Director of Marketing & Development at Best Buy Metals.