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Middleburg, FL - Everyone working on a standing seam metal roof knows, sometimes you just need a place to put your foot. Now you have one! The Roof Rat Bracket is a unique, standing seam metal roofing bracket created to give contracting professionals and maintenance workers a safe place to put their foot.

American Fork, UT - Rooftop snow management systems are recognized as key accessories for metal roofs in regions where significant snowfall occurs. TRA Snow & Sun, with 25 years of experience in the marketplace, offers a variety of snow retention options to suit each particular situation. The big question for many contractors, designers and building owners is which system best suits their building. TRA offers assistance to smoothly navigate the selection process with its Snow Estimate Package.

Norcross, GA - Since its founding in 1994, IMETCO, the Innovative Metals Company, has grown to become one of the industry's leading providers of engineered metal products and building envelope systems. And while building relationships with contractors, architects and even building owners has been a big contributor to the company's success, its support to those groups comes not only through direct communications, but also through an information-packed website where virtually anyone can gain a good sense of the company's products and capabilities. One of the website sections created to help familiarize visitors with who IMETCO is and what the company does is the company's Resources section

Laurel, MT - Innovative construction materials lead to even more innovation beyond just those products themselves, and an excellent example of this can be found in the variety of vacuum lifting products offered by Wood's Powr-Grip that are used for handling insulated metal panels.

Riverside, CA - While color can enhance the beauty of a metal roof or wall panel, it's the science behind the coating that makes it last. Dura Coat was founded on science and as the company explains, it was science that led to the development of the environmentally-sound coatings that are today the foundation of all Dura Coat products. And it's the science that the company's research chemists are constantly working to improve as they seek to continue pushing the envelope of exceptional coating development.

Columbus, OH - AkzoNobel’s reputation for the durability of its coil coating products is showcased in an innovative new video. Using one of its most popular products - CERAM-A-STAR 1050 – as an example, the video shows in real-world terms how the company’s coil coatings products provide outstanding gloss and color retention, even when exposed to harsh weathering elements like humidity, UV rays, blazing heat or driving rain.

Moundridge, KS - The Bradbury name is synonymous with high-quality, productivity-enhancing metal processing equipment for customers the world over. The company designs and manufactures roll forming, cut-to-length, leveling, automated production systems, metal tile roofing systems and controls for everything from entry level operations to full-scale facilities. All Bradbury Group companies produce machines known for reliability, high-production capacities, scrap reduction and build quality.

Oklahoma City, OK - Star Building Systems is a custom-engineered building manufacturer that empowers builders to advance their business by offering the tools, training and support they need to become leaders in their local markets. With a history that dates back to 1927, Star has compiled an impressive collection of resources, including an outstanding glossary of industry terms.

Fairfax, MN - The owners of bifold and hydraulic doors from Schweiss Doors often call or email the company years after a purchase to share accolades on their doors. Such was the case with Ron Sterba, a retired telephone company employee from Salem, Ore., who recently passed on a “Hats Off” in his recent email praising Schweiss Doors for the many years of carefree operation he’s enjoyed with his bifold liftstrap door.

Elkhart Lake, WI - Plyco Corporation is a leading supplier who offers a wide variety of essential construction products. Among those are complete slide door packages for use in post frame and metal building applications.

Elk Grove Village, IL - PAC-CLAD architectural metal products from Petersen have been used to create outstanding building designs for a wide range of end uses. The PAC-CLAD lineup includes a variety of metal roofing and wall panel profiles, available in a vast range of high-quality finishes with choices of metal substrates. To facilitate the design process, a suite of PAC E-Tools is available online to assist designers, contractors and building/homeowners.

Colorado Springs, CO - When it comes to the penetration-free attachment of virtually any accessory to a metal roof—including snow retention and photovoltaic panel systems—it’s hard to beat the experts at S-5!. The company has long been regarded as one of the metal construction industry’s preeminent names in attachment because it does more than simply sell products, it also innovates and educates. But where once upon a time the company could only share its expertise live and in-person, at trade shows, association meetings and other group settings, it now has the internet and a website. And it uses both to full advantage.

Charlotte, NC - With steel being the most recycled material on the planet, metal building systems are ideal for sustainable and “green” construction. It's no surprise that Nucor Building Systems, a Nucor company, has a keen focus on green initiatives as a leading nationwide manufacturer and supplier of steel building systems.

Hatfield, PA - Take-offs. Fabrication. Field training. As a company with a long history in the manufacture, fabrication and installation of metal composite panels used in commercial construction, Laminators Incorporated understands the nuances of performing take-offs, fabricating for time- and cost-efficiency, and more. And the company offers its unique expertise to customers through various architectural services.

Houston, TX - Celebrating 75 years in 2021, Metallic Building Systems has a rich history as a leading metal building manufacturer for a vast range of project sizes and end uses. For builders and other professionals who do business with Metallic, as well as existing and potential customers, a wide range of support materials is available in the Resource Center on Metallic's website.

Manning, SC - Alucoil launched its Alucoil Design microsite back in 2019 as a showcase not only for the company's flagship larson® aluminum composite material and larcore® honeycomb materials, but also for stunning projects around the world that feature those products. Updates in mid-2020 made the tool even easier to use.

Cleveland, OH - The Garland Company Inc.'s premium metal solutions provide honest performance, trusted protection and an alluring style to complement the design of any building. Defined by strength and proven performance, Garland's metal offerings deliver seamless waterproofing protection that spans decades.

Holland, MI - In today's metal wall systems landscape, it would be hard to find a product line as varied and interesting as that offered by Dri-Design. Since its founding in the 1990s, the company has been at the forefront of devising new and exciting-looking products that have helped push the industry to greater aesthetic heights.

Logansport, IN - Since its inception, Building Products Development Inc. (BPD) has focused on developing and producing state-of-the-art products for the metal construction industry. The company's resources and expertise have allowed it to develop standing seam clips with exceptional performance that can easily be adapted to fit almost any standing seam profile.

Greensburg, PA - As one of the metal construction industry's oldest companies, Overly Mfg. Co. is no stranger to challenging projects. The company's reputation as a highly skilled fabricator of uniquely designed metal roof systems, metal claddings and custom ornamental elements has led to its involvement in countless signature projects through the decades, and that tradition is alive and well today, as illustrated in a project montage video posted on the company's website.