Two-Day Metal Roofing Systems Course Slated For University Of Wisconsin

Two-Day Course To Be Offered In Early December

Rob Haddock

Madison, WI – Metal roofing expert Rob Haddock will present Metal Roofing Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Engineering on on Nov. 30- Dec. 1, 2023.

For anyone who designs, installs, commissions, maintains or repairs metal roofing systems, this course will provide the tools and techniques to do the job correctly and avoid problems. Upon completing the course, participants will be able to identify the best solutions to their metal roofing issues, whether working on new construction, performing maintenance or re-roofing.

The 2-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. It also would serve as an ideal “crash course” for sales personnel in-industry. 

About the Instructor

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, and CEO and founder of S-5!, one of the world's leading authorities on metal roof attachment solutions.

Haddock's innovations have resulted in 60+ patents, and his hundreds of writings and lectures have been translated into at least 10 languages. He has won numerous industry awards from industry associations. For 35+ years, Haddock has been a featured speaker at industry tradeshows, including METALCON and the International Roofing Expo (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 the early bird discount by entering code S-5DIS in the promo code box during step three of the registration process.

A YouTube preview video of the course is available at: https://youtu.be/mftvQIDXzXw

About S-5!®

Founded by a veteran metal roof expert, S-5! has been the leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions since 1992. S-5!’s lifetime zero-penetration clamps and brackets attach ancillary items to standing seam and exposed-fastened metal roofs respectively, while maintaining roof integrity and warranties. Made in the U.S.A., S-5! solutions are engineered for a variety of roof-mounted applications and are now installed on more than 2.5 million metal roofs in 70+ countries worldwide, providing strength and longevity never before seen. For more information, visit  s-5.com.