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The importance of product certifications for manufacturers of metal roof attachments
By Ali Turner, S-5! Safety and reliability are crucial for metal roof attachments. Homeowners, contractors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) all focus on one key question: Can they trust the product's performance? Therefore, manufacturers of metal roof attachments should focus on securing certifications and approvals from recognized third-party testing labs and certification ...
Solar Installer Event: Brisket, Brackets, Cookies & Clamps
Join the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) and S-5! for a power-packed day of solar education, hands-on demos, networking, free lunch and giveaways! Who: Solar installers and contractors in Colorado What: Enjoy networking, live product demonstrations and the opportunity to earn NABCEP CEUs (1.5 JTA HRS) — We kindly suggest ...
Calling all Colorado solar installers!
Join S-5! and the Colorado Solar and Storage Association for a solar installer event you won't want to miss! Are you ready for an exciting day of solar education and networking? Mark your calendars for June 25, 2025, because the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) and S-5! are hosting an ...
S-5! recognized for excellence in workplace safety
Metal Building Manufacturers Association honors Texas facility for zero recordable incidents. S-5!, the industry leader in metal roof attachment solutions, has earned the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) Safety Award for exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety and for zero recordable incidents at its Iowa Park, Texas, manufacturing facility. Each year, ...
Metal buildings take the spotlight in Charlotte
By Karen Edwards. Networking tips, live broadcasting and meaningful awards made the 2025 MBCEA Conference one to remember. The 56th annual MBCEA Conference brought together metal contractors, erectors and manufacturers in Charlotte, North Carolina for three days of learning and networking opportunities. The event included activities for two industry associations, the Metal ...
Treating the source, not just the symptom
By Emma Peterson. Snow retention not only protects your property from damages, but it also protects you from lawsuits. Put simply, snow retention is about controlling and managing the snowpack that naturally builds up on a roof in regions that experience lots of snowfall in the winter. This is important because every ...
Looking back at CRE 2025
By Emma Peterson. Hear all about the Canadian Roofing Expo from Alex Tolle and Megan Ellsworth! This was the first year that The Coffee Shops™ crew have made it to the Canadian Roofing Contractor’s Association (CRCA)’s biannual Roofing Expo. This is Canada’s only dedicated show for roofing systems and technologies and features ...
ColorGard® 2.0 available from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Get a beautiful snow retention solutions with new ColorGard 2.0 system. Looking for a fast, beautiful snow retention system for both standing seam and exposed-fastened roof profiles? The “lay-and-play system” of ColorGard® 2.0 from S-5!® fits your needs! Rocky Mountain Snow Guards distributes this innovative system in both ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® En Español: 5 artículos más leídos del mes de abril
Por Jessica Bravo. ¡Descubre cuáles fueron los temas que más llamaron la atención de los lectores de The Coffee Shops™ durante abril! Otro mes, otro éxito para RoofersCoffeeShop® en español. Este mes, los artículos más leídos abarcaron desde cumbres y exposiciones, una colaboración icónica, la entrada al mundo de la ...
Installing solar and snow guards on metal roofs: Design tips for installers
By Ali Turner, S-5! content writer. This Colorado office building integrates solar modules and snow guards seamlessly on its roof. When planning the solar layout for your metal roof, it’s crucial to thoughtfully position the modules to capture the maximum amount of sunlight. For roofs in areas with heavy snowfall, accurate calculations ...
