Come one, come all to the South Florida Metal Roofing Conference. This is sure to be a metal roof learning opportunity you won’t want to miss. You’ll have a chance to pick the brains of many successful roofing contractors who specialize in metal roofing installation.

If you happened to miss our January conference, make sure you join us for this one! We had such a great time and learned so much that we knew it was a good idea to host another conference. You can never learn too much from these events!

The conference is set to take place: July 21st-23rd in beautiful Miami, Florida.

Beaches, sun, food, man-tools… does it get any better?

Ever wonder if other contractors share your same growing-pains? Well, now’s your chance to be a mingler amongst other “shinglers”.

Metal roofing has become more and more popular with many contractors. At the conference, you will have every opportunity to have hands-on-training and one-on-one interaction with metal roofing professionals that can offer insight and advice for all your roofing concerns.

Be sure to reserve your spot today, spots are filling up fast. For more information on the agenda and to reserve your spot, click here.

We Have Something for Everyone!

New or old, (no, we didn’t call you old!) your metal roofing knowledge is never maxed-out! There is something for all roofing levels at this conference!

New to metal roofing installation? We’ve got you covered! Before the conference, take this opportunity to download our free guide on selling more metal roofing jobs. You’ll be glad you did.

~J.C.

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Beyond the environmental impact, have you ever thought about your human capital? Your employees and yourself are the ones to carry every single one of those 5,400 pounds. There must be an easier, if not lighter, way!

The Weight of an Injury

CPWR.com reports that the largest complaint among construction workers is back pain. In fact, the Department of Labor research says the average number of days missed because of injuries in the construction industry is twelve – nearly two full weeks per injury.

As a contractor and a business owner, you’re already aware that accidents and injuries can cost your company a lot of money!

There is one way to get around the very heavy load: Metal Roofing Installation!

A metal roof, of the same size, weighs half as much as a traditional asphalt roof. This means that you can design with lighter weight materials! And, save your back in the process! It’s a win/win!

Another benefit of a metal roof is that it’s made of recycled materials and is 100% recyclable at the end of it’s life.

I should also mention that metal roofs last 200-300% longer than traditional roofs, which need to be replaced every 15-25 years.

Lighten Your Load

Not only is a metal roof more earth friendly and lighter weight, it will probably outlive us all!

For more information on the benefits of offering metal roofing installation, download our free report: 7 Tips for Selling Metal Roofing.

Metal roof installation may not solve all your problems, but it will take a load off your back!

~J.C.

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So let us give you our most valuable tip to properly install your new metal roof and protect your investment.

Invest in and use the proper tools for the job and use them RIGHT!

Seems pretty easy right? So let’s go over what tools you are going to need.

Installation Tools For Metal Roofing

The first really great thing I have to tell you, is that not all of these tools require you to purchase them. We rent a few of them and I will tell you which ones as we are going over them. See I already saved you money.

The other thing I want to point out before we move onto the list of things is that anything you buy or rent from us, we will give you lessons on and show you the proper technique to use each tool. This is important as you can damage the metal roof if you are installing it wrong or using a tool incorrectly. See, I just saved you money again! You’re welcome.

Seamer

The number one item you have to have to install a metal roof is a seamer. There are two types of seamers, manual and electric. The manual is available for purchase, the electric you could purchase, but I do rent these as they are quite expensive to buy.

The seam is a line, ridge, or groove formed from fitting, joining, or lapping two components. The seamer joins these two points together. Here is a quick video to demonstrate it.

No way around it, you have to have one of these. Again, we will show you how to use it if purchased/rented from us.

Cutting and Measuring Tools

The second necessity are your cutting tools and measuring tools. The really nice thing about these are they would be usable on other projects.

There are numerous ones available in the cutting tools. My main suggestion is to get a QUALITY tool. A quality tool will last a long time, be easier to use, and will give you cleaner lines. Come see us for more information on cutting tools.

Bending and Forming Tools

Thirdly, you will want to have some manual bending and forming tools. These come in a wide variety of different shapes and sizes. There is a large range of what they will do as well.

To find the best of these tools, ask us when you purchase the roof based on what you want it to look like. That way we can help you find the best tool for your job. And again, we will give you technical support on these tools.

Everything Else

Lastly, you have the “odds and ends” of the tools. These include a drill for obvious reasons. You will want a puncher, to punch holes in the metal making the screw sink cleanly. You will also want a soldering tool to solder the ends. We do sell soldering tools as well and we can train you on how to use them.

You will also need brackets and screws. Once we have the dimensions for your new roof, we can put together a packet for you that will have the perfect brackets and screws that you’ll need. It is important that you use the right type of metal screws with your roof. We will make sure you get the right type and the perfect amount.

My main recommendation is that if you have any doubts or questions on your installation or the tools, don’t struggle with it! We offer technical support on our tools and are more than happy to show you the proper way to use them.

-JC

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