METALCON is providing the chance to acquire hands-on expertise observing and putting in metallic roofing on the commerce present flooring in Atlanta from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.
For individuals concerned with studying how one can set up varied sorts of metallic roofing, METALCON will provide a wide range of alternatives. New to the commerce present in 2024 is the Metallic Development Affiliation’s (MCA) Metallic Mastery space.
Judy Geller, vice chairman at METALCON, says, “Metallic’s rising recognition and market share requires that contractors and installers perceive the nuances and correct strategies for forming panels and putting in metallic roofing methods. Understanding such elements results in improved contractor effectivity and heightened constructing proprietor satisfaction.”
Within the collection of clinics, presenters from MCA and Metallic Roofing Alliance (MRA) will talk about trade greatest practices for the set up of metallic shingles, standing seam roofing panels, and retrofit methods, and show correct strategies for on-site roll forming and machine upkeep.
Jeff Henry, government director at MCA and coordinator of the Metallic Mastery space, says, “MCA is getting an increasing number of inquiries about metallic roofing. Contractors have proven nice curiosity in studying extra in regards to the correct set up strategies for metallic roofing methods. METALCON gives a wonderful alternative en masse.”
Renee Ramey, government director at MRA, says, “It is sensible that householders who’ve lived by way of devastating local weather disasters and have skilled pricey repairs or the necessity to reroof utterly, would select stronger, longer lasting, and extra sturdy supplies designed to raised stand up to extreme climate extremes. We’re seeing this confirmed out in varied market analysis research overlaying the U.S. and Canada.”
Returning to the commerce present flooring is the METALCON Coaching Zone, the place John Sheridan, of Sheridan Metallic Sources LLC, based mostly in Studying, Pa., will head up demonstrations and training utilizing a wide range of mock-ups and supplies together with painted metal, aluminum, zinc, and copper. Sheridan’s coaching will give attention to correct detailing and gear utilization.
“We’re enthusiastic about conducting the METALCON Coaching Zone once more,” Sheridan says. “…Our hands-on coaching periods will probably be in English and Spanish.”
Adjoining to the Coaching Zone is extra metallic coaching and certification supplied by the Nationwide Roofing Contractors Affiliation (NRCA).
Jared Ribble, vice chairman, certification, at NRCA, says, “NRCA PROCertification is the roofing trade’s official badge of excellence for roof system installers. With NRCA PROCertification, the usual for roof system set up has been set, proving licensed installers have the abilities and in depth expertise required to ship high quality installations. PROCertification is designed to acknowledge and confirm the experience of skilled roofers, thereby selling professionalism and making certain high-quality workmanship throughout the trade.
“The certification not solely advantages particular person roofers by enhancing their credibility and profession prospects but additionally serves as a mark of high quality assurance for contractors and shoppers. Staff can confidently rent licensed roofers, realizing they meet the trade’s highest requirements, which helps in lowering the chance of set up errors and potential liabilities. NRCA PROCertification goals to foster a extra expert, dependable, and safety-conscious roofing workforce, which in flip contributes to the general development and repute of the roofing trade,” Ribble provides.