Guides

In-depth guides on metal roofing, siding, fabrication, and design — written by the people who actually make the stuff.

Comprehensive Guide

The Complete Guide to Metal Roofing

Everything you need to know about metal roofing: panel profiles, materials, coatings, costs, snow performance, fire resistance, and how to choose the right system for your project.

Covers: Standing seam, exposed fastener, corrugated, gauge, Kynar coatings, snow country, WUI zones, trim & flashings
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Comprehensive Guide

The Complete Guide to Metal Siding

Panel profiles, materials, finishes, and installation methods for metal wall cladding on residential and commercial buildings.

Covers: Standing seam, board & batten, corrugated, flat lock, lap siding, rainscreen, climate performance
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Comprehensive Guide

The Complete Guide to Custom Metal Fabrication

How metal fabrication works, what it costs, and how to get the best results — whether you're a contractor ordering trim or a homeowner commissioning a custom range hood.

Covers: Cutting, bending, welding, finishing, materials, tolerances, ordering process, cost factors
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Comprehensive Guide

Interior Metal Design Guide

How to bring custom metal into your interior design — range hoods, fireplace surrounds, railings, accent walls, and architectural details.

Covers: Range hoods, fireplaces, stair railings, accent walls, hot rolled steel, copper, brass, finishes
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Contractor Resource

Metal Building Materials Guide for Contractors

How to spec, order, and source metal roofing, siding, trim, flashings, gutters, and custom fabrication — efficiently and accurately.

Covers: Ordering process, roofing specs, siding specs, trim & flashings, lead times, delivery, supplier relationships
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