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, presenters from the Metal Construction Association and Metal Roofing Alliance will discuss industry best practices for the installation of metal shingles, standing-seam roofing panels, retrofit systems, and proper techniques for on-site rollforming and machine maintenance.

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

➝ Tuesday, October 21

10:30 am – 11:30 am:
Standing Seam Metal Panels
This clinic will discuss and show how to layout panels when dealing with roof protrusions and demonstrates practical installation techniques for typical perimeter detailing such as eave, rake, valley, peak, and common rooftop penetrations.

11:45 am – 12:45 pm:
Prefinished Metal Panels; Stone Coated Metal Panels
This clinic is focused on considerations when choosing a quality preformed metal shingle for your project, practical installation techniques and overall best practices. We will cover considerations for panel and accessory selection, how to layout panels when dealing with roof penetrations, and installation techniques for perimeter detailing and common penetrations.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm:
Soldering Techniques for Architectural Sheet Copper
Soldering is a fundamental bonding method used in architectural metalwork—especially with copper, the most commonly soldered architectural metal. In this interactive clinic, attendees will gain a practical understanding of soldering principles and how to consistently achieve clean, strong, and watertight seams. This demonstration will walk you through the key tools, materials, and techniques needed for successful soldering. See live soldering performed on two common seam types, including one in a vertical position—a realistic challenge faced in the field.

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm:
Retrofit Systems with Metal Roofing
The increasing emphasis on sustainability and building energy performance will drive greater demand for the retrofit of existing buildings. Metals sustainability and performance attributes make it the preferred choice for retrofitting existing roofs. But not all retrofits are the same. Join presenter DJ Highnote and Charlie Smith as they discuss the nuances of retrofitting over various roofing systems and facilitating the installation of photovoltaic systems.

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm:
Prefinished Metal Panels; Stone Coated Metal Panels
This course focuses on considerations when choosing a quality stone coated metal shingle for your project, practical installation techniques and overall best practices. We will cover considerations for panel and accessory selection, detailing for hips and valleys, and installation techniques for perimeter detailing and common penetrations.

➝ Wednesday, October 22

10:30 am – 11:30 am:
Retrofit Systems with Metal Roofing Systems
The increasing emphasis on sustainability and building energy performance will drive greater demand for the retrofit of existing buildings. Metals sustainability and performance attributes make it the preferred choice for retrofitting existing roofs. But not all retrofits are the same. Join presenter DJ Highnote and Charlie Smith as they discuss the nuances of retrofitting over various roofing systems and facilitating the installation of photovoltaic systems.

11:45 am – 12:45 pm:
Soldering Techniques for Architectural Sheet Copper
Soldering is a fundamental bonding method used in architectural metalwork—especially with copper, the most commonly soldered architectural metal. In this interactive clinic, attendees will gain a practical understanding of soldering principles and how to consistently achieve clean, strong, and watertight seams. This demonstration will walk you through the key tools, materials, and techniques needed for successful soldering. See live soldering performed on two common seam types, including one in a vertical position—a realistic challenge faced in the field.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm:
Stone Coated Metal Panels
This clinic focuses on considerations when choosing a quality stone coated metal shingle for your project, practical installation techniques and overall best practices. We will cover considerations for panel and accessory selection, detailing for hips and valleys, and installation techniques for perimeter detailing and common penetrations.

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm:
Standing Seam Metal Panels
This clinic will discuss and show how to layout panels when dealing with roof protrusions and demonstrates practical installation techniques for typical perimeter detailing such as eave, rake, valley, peak, and common rooftop penetrations.

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm:
Preformed Painted Metal Shingles
This clinic is focused on considerations when choosing a quality preformed metal shingle for your project, practical installation techniques and overall best practices. We will cover considerations for panel and accessory selection, how to layout panels when dealing with roof penetrations, and installation techniques for perimeter detailing and common penetrations.

➝ Thursday, October 23

10:30 am -11:30 am:
Soldering Techniques for Architectural Sheet Copper
Soldering is a fundamental bonding method used in architectural metalwork—especially with copper, the most commonly soldered architectural metal. In this interactive clinic, attendees will gain a practical understanding of soldering principles and how to consistently achieve clean, strong, and watertight seams. This demonstration will walk you through the key tools, materials, and techniques needed for successful soldering. See live soldering performed on two common seam types, including one in a vertical position—a realistic challenge faced in the field.