Manufacturers ·
Westlake Royal Buys Metal Center Assets, Enters Standing Seam
Westlake Royal Building Products acquired three Metal Center facilities and is entering standing seam metal roofing under the Unified Steel name.
Metal Roofing Industry News
Short summaries of the news that matters to the metal roofing trade, each with a link to the original source. Updated through the week.
New Products ·
Teks Launches a Standing Seam Screw for Wood Decking and Framing
Teks has a new standing seam roofing screw built for wood decking and framing in both flanged and clip-based panel systems.
New Products ·
RhinoRoof Introduces a High-Temp Self-Adhered Underlayment
RhinoRoof has introduced a High-Temp self-adhered underlayment, a product category metal panel makers commonly specify under their panels.
Shows & Events ·
METALCON 2026 Marks 35 Years in Orlando With Focus on Education
METALCON 2026 ran October 7 to 9 in Orlando, marking 35 years; coverage stressed education, innovation and partnerships and residential metal's…
Industry ·
Verisk Data Shows Roofing Claims Down Nearly 12 Percent Through August
Verisk data shows roofing claims down nearly 12 percent through August 2026, pointing to less storm-driven replacement work for roofers this year.
Manufacturers ·
IKO Adds DECRA Stone-Coated Steel Roofing to Its North American Portfolio
IKO is adding DECRA stone-coated steel roofing to its North American portfolio, putting a metal roofing line alongside its asphalt shingles.
Industry ·
IBHS Sets 15-Year FORTIFIED Limit for Asphalt Shingle Roofs From 2027
IBHS set a 15-year FORTIFIED designation limit for asphalt shingle roofs, with new rules effective in 2027. Metal roofs are not subject to the cap.
Shows & Events ·
Construction Rollforming Show Moves to Cincinnati for October 2027
The Construction Rollforming Show moves to Cincinnati for 2027, October 6 to 7 at the First Financial Center, after the 2026 show in Gatlinburg.