Metal Mastery CLINICS

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Metal’s growing popularity and market share requires that contractors and installers understand the nuances and proper techniques for forming panels and installing metal roofing systems. Understanding such factors leads to improved contractor efficiency and heightened building owner satisfaction. In this series of clinics taking place in the exhibit hall and accessible to all METALCON attendees, experts from the Metal Construction Association and Metal Roofing Alliance will demonstrate best practices for the installation of metal shingles, standing-seam roofing panels, retrofit systems, and on-site rollforming and machine maintenance.

Located on the METALCON exhibit hall in booth 7086 during expo hours.

➝ Tuesday, October 21

11:00 am – 12:00 pm:
Standing Seam Installation
This clinic focuses on choosing the right standing seam metal roof system for your project, practical installation techniques and overall best practices.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm:
Retrofit Systems with Metal Roofing Systems
Not all retrofits are the same. This clinic centers on the nuances of retrofitting over various roofing systems and facilitating the installation of photovoltaic systems.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm:
Preformed Metal Shingles
Properly installing these quality roofing products is key to their success. This clinic offers insights based on the project’s region, installation best practices, accessories and more.

➝ Wednesday, October 22

10:30 am – 11:30 am:
Retrofit Systems with Metal Roofing Systems
Not all retrofits are the same. This clinic centers on the nuances of retrofitting over various roofing systems and facilitating the installation of photovoltaic systems.

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm:
Preformed Metal Shingles
Properly installing these quality roofing products is key to their success. This clinic offers insights based on the project’s region, installation best practices, accessories and more.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm:
Best Practices in Portable Rollforming
On-site rollforming is efficient, but quality depends on proper machine setup and maintenance. This clinic covers key features, forming considerations, and avoiding common problems.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm:
Standing Seam Installation
This clinic focuses on choosing the right standing seam metal roof system for your project, practical installation techniques and overall best practices.

➝ Thursday, October 23

9:00 am:
Best Practices in Portable Rollforming
On-site rollforming is efficient, but quality depends on proper machine setup and maintenance. This clinic covers key features, forming considerations, and avoiding common problems.

Copper Soldering Techniques

See expert soldering in action as a pro walks you through tools, prep, and techniques for working with architectural sheet copper. Watch step-by-step demos on two common seam types — including one in a challenging vertical position— and pick up tips to put to use on the job.