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Build Your Crew the Right Way – Train Smarter, Not Harder!
Bringing on an apprentice isn’t just about filling a labor gap—it’s about shaping the next generation of skilled metal roofers.
But training takes more than just showing them what to do.
If you want a reliable, skilled crew member down the road, you need to invest in their growth today.
Here are...
Mar 16, 2025
Customers Compaining About Oil Canning? Let Me Help...
Hello fellow Sheet Met'lers,
Oil canning is a big concern that customers have with standing seam metal roofing.
While it’s unavoidable, there are steps you take to minimize it—now you can easily show your customers exactly what you do.
We put together a video explaining oil canning and the measur...
Mar 08, 2025
The Truth About Soldering in Metal Roofing
Hey ASM101 Crew,
Let’s talk about soldering—the so-called gold standard of metal roof sealing.Â
For years, it’s been viewed as a badge of honor, a sign of true craftsmanship. But is it really the best solution in today’s industry?
In our latest deep dive, "Soldering Explained," we break down wher...
Mar 02, 2025
Key Differences Between Steep & Low Slope Installations
When it comes to metal roofing, not all slopes are created equal.Â
The industry has been dominated by steep-slope roofing, but as modern architecture pushes boundaries, low-slope applications are becoming more common.Â
Understanding the key differences between these two styles is critical for ens...
Feb 23, 2025
The Fastest Way to Price a Standing Seam Job
Pricing a standing seam job shouldn’t feel like solving a Rubik’s Cube.
Yet, if you’ve ever spent hours estimating only to second-guess your numbers, you know how frustrating (and costly) that can be.
So after 13 years and hundreds of estimates, I built a plug-and-play spreadsheet that slashes es...
Feb 16, 2025
Train Your Guys Online (seriously!)
Hello fellow sheet met'ler,
Ever get that nagging voice in your head, making you doubt everything? I sure do. But then a student reaches out, and I remember exactly why I’m doing this.
Doing what, you ask?
Well, after 13 years running my own business, I got fed up with “qualified” applicants who ...
Feb 09, 2025
Could there Be Virtual Apprenticeships in the Future?
Can We Really Teach Roofing Online?
Fellow Sheet Met'ler,
Ever thought about learning roofing on your computer? Sounds odd, right?
We’re used to working with our hands. And with the availability of credible trainers basically non-existent, some folks are forced to find new ways to teach and learn...
Feb 02, 2025
4 Quick Tips to Make Life Easier for Metal Roofers
Hey there roofer,
Are you a fan of quick, practical tips that instantly boost the quality and efficiency of your work? Of course you are—just like every other metal roofer out there! Here are four tips you can start using right now:
1. Staying Warm
Depending on where you are in the world, it mig...
Jan 26, 2025
The $30k Mistake You Can Avoid with One Simple Contract Update
Reading this could save you $30,000. Let me explain.
Last week, a builder we are doing a job for sent me this...
Of course, just what I needed on a Monday morning!!
Well, as any one of us might’ve reacted, I kinda had a mini panic attack.Â
But because I’ve been in the biz for awhile, I know the...
Jan 19, 2025
