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Metal Roofing University is a podcast about the metal roofing and formed steel industry. We talk about products and service but we also dive deep into the business and leadership structure behind great companies in our industry. Powered by Best Buy Metals

Mason Burchette


    • Mar 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    #25: Foil Insulation with MWI Components

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 33:22


    We're joined by our friends Alicia Cahill and Shannon Clark from MWI Components to talk about Infinity Shield® Foil Insulation. Foil Insulation is an excellent component for post frame building and many other applications. Jump in to the conversation with us and learn some important facts about insulating your post frame structure!MWI Literaturehttps://linktr.ee/mwiliteratureMWI Guideshttps://linktr.ee/mwiguidesVentilation Worksheethttps://www.mwicomponents.com/ridg-ventwww.mwicomponents.com

    #24: Material Packaging, Handling and Storage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 28:46


    Listen in as we talk about proper packaging, handling, and storage of your metal roofing materials! This is a surprisingly important part of ensuring your metal roofing system stays in the best condition possible during its service life.Check out our metal roofing products at: www.bestbuymetals.comLearn more about metal roofing at: www.metalroofingu.com

    #23: Spanish Tile Metal Roofing - Stile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 20:33


    Stile Spanish Tile is a metal roofing style that looks like Spanish tile. Stile offers the natural beauty of clay tile roofing in lightweight steel material. Stile meets every code from Florida Building Code to Miami-Dade Hurricane Zone and Texas Windstorm. Crafted in 3'-20' sheets, Stile is formed from tough 26 gauge steel protected by a baked-on Hylar/Kynar paint finish to ensure strength and longevity.Learn more about Stile Spanish Tile Metal Roofing at: https://www.bestbuymetals.com/metal-tile-roofing/stile-spanish-tileWatch this episode here: https://youtu.be/ExTafQNqauwWatch the install video for Stile metal roofing here: www.metalroofingu.com

    #22: Purchasing Strategies for 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 23:33


    We're live from the Frame Builders Expo at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN! Listen in as we talk about softening prices in the steel market and what consumers should expect over the next several months.You can find more content at www.metalroofingu.com

    #21: Metal Folding Machines with Ryan King

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 29:41


    We're joined by Ryan King from Cidan Machinery to talk shop about some of the machines that are used to manufacture metal roofing components. Ryan is the Southeast Regional Manager for Cidan, an industry leader in high quality equipment -- best known for their metal folders.Learn more about Cidan Machinery here: https://cidanmachinery.com/us/

    #20: Market Updates with Mark Tipton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 21:06


    Mark Tipton, Director of Sales at Best Buy Metals, joins us in this episode to provide some market updates for what he is seeing and hearing in the field from his team of outside sales representatives.Sign up for the MRU Newsletter and get crucial metal roofing market updates and industry insights! www.metalroofingu.com/newsletterFind more content at www.metalroofingu.comLearn about our products at www.bestbuymetalroofing.com

    #19: Interview with Todd Miller, Residential Metal Roofing Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 20:51


    Todd Miller is the President of Isaiah Industries, a founding member of the Metal Roofing Alliance and serves on the board of the Metal Construction Association. He has established himself as a veteran of the metal roofing industry over the past four decades and he joins us in this episode to shed great insight on current trends in our industry.Learn more about the Metal Roofing Alliance here:https://www.metalroofing.com/Learn more about the Metal Construction Association here:https://www.metalconstruction.org/Learn more about Isaiah Industries here:https://www.isaiahindustries.com/Learn more about Best Buy Metals here:www.bestbuymetals.comFind more resources, videos, tips and tutorials here:www.metalroofingu.com

    #18: LIVE! Leadership Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 65:48


    Get an inside glimpse into the culture of Best Buy Metals with this live leadership Q&A. Every month we host a voluntary leadership training event for anyone in our company that is interested in opportunities for advancement. We decided to make this one public for anyone interested!

    #17: Roof Underlayment: Felt, Synthetic & Lathing Boards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 28:05


    Let's talk underlayment. There are several different types of underlayment that you can use under your primary roofing materials. Which one should you use in your situation? Dive in to the conversation with us and let's talk about it!Learn more at: www.metalroofingu.comShop for underlayment at shop.bestbuymetals.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @bestbuymetals

    Metal Roofing Tax Credit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 15:01


    Did you know you can get a credit on your federal tax return for installing a qualifying metal roof on your home? It's true! We talk all the details in this episode.Learn more about the metal roofing tax credit at www.metalroofingu.com/taxcredit

    Post Frame Building Kits: American Pole Barns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 17:26


    We're talking about an extremely exciting division of Best Buy Metals -- American Pole Barns. This a Post Frame Building division that seeks to help consumers easily erect warehouses, barns, entertainment areas, sheds and carports. We're talking about how post frame works and why we use steel trusses. Check it out!Learn more about metal roofing at www.metalroofingu.com

    Steel Pricing Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 17:57


    We're digging in to some the recent price fluctuations in the building materials industry and explaining the reasoning behind price changes and some of the strategies to employ during these seasons.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @bestbuymetalsCheck out more information at www.metalroofingu.com

    Does Metal Roofing Interfere with Cell Phone Signal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 24:47


    In this episode we're visiting a common myth about metal roofing. Will a metal roof interfere with your cell phone signal? Jump into the conversation with us!You can read more about this topic on our blog:www.metalroofingu.comYou can also learn about metal roofing on our company website:www.bestbuymetalroofing.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @bestbuymetals

    The Cost of Installing a Metal Roof

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 32:11


    In this episode we take a look at all of the scenarios that factor in to the cost of labor for installing a metal roof. Make sure you don't get blindsided on your install estimate and know what a fair market price is!If you enjoy the podcast please consider subscribing. You can also watch a video recorded version of this episode on our YouTube channel, "Metal Roofing University".For articles and more resources visit www.metalroofingu.com!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @bestbuymetals

    Metal Roof Coatings: SMP vs Poly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 31:28


    In this episode Adam and Mason talk about the resins and pigments that make up metal roofing paint systems and highlight the differences between two widely used systems that perform very differently from one another, Polyester (Poly) and Silicone Modified Polyester.Check out more on www.metalroofingu.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @bestbuymetalsCheck us out on Facebook at facebook.com/bestbuymetals Also check out your YouTube channel "Metal Roofing University" for exclusive video content!

    The Importance of Quality Manufacturing Equipment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 37:18


    In this episode Adam and Mason discuss the importance of quality manufacturing equipment, what separates high quality machinery from low quality machinery and the role those machines play in creating a metal roofing system that will truly last a lifetime. Learn more at www.metalroofingu.com!See our product line at www.bestbuymetalroofing.com!

    What is Galvalume? Steel, Substrates and Paint

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 44:25


    In this episode Adam and Mason talk about three of the most important areas of metal roofing quality: steel, substrate and paint. We examine Galvalume in detail and explain the difference between available substrates.To learn more about this topic visit metalroofingu.com

    Creating the DIY Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 45:44


    In this episode Adam and Mason are joined by our newest National Sales team member, Blake Gibson! We're talking about appealing to DIY customers.

    Operating During a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 40:07


    In this episode we revisit a series of events that led up to the Coronavirus crisis and discuss how our industry has navigated operating in the midst of a pandemic.Find metal nose bridge for face masks here:metalnosebridge.comFind contact barriers here:contactbarriers.comLearn about COVID-19 relief financing here:bestbuymetalroofing.com/financing

    Metal Shingles, Shake, Slate & Tile

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 31:54


    In this episode we look at some unique styles of metal roofing that include mimic shingle, shake slate and tile options. Metal Shingleshttps://www.bestbuymetals.com/product-category/metal-shingles/Metal Tilehttps://www.bestbuymetals.com/product-category/metal-tile-roofing/Metal Shakehttps://www.bestbuymetals.com/product-category/metal-shake-roofing/Metal Slatehttps://www.bestbuymetals.com/product-category/metal-slate-roofing/

    Metal is More Than Just Roofing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 48:09


    When dealing with light gauge metal products, the possibilities are virtually endless. In this podcast we explore some of the other uses for light gauge steel that aren't confined to your roof.

    How to Safely Install a Metal Roof

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 40:50


    Attention DIYers! In this episode we talk about some of the unique safety challenges associated with installing a metal roof and the steps you can take to ensure that you get your metal roof installed without compromising your safety.Download our Homeowner's Guide to Metal Roofing here:http://bit.ly/2Fxu2X9Find a lot more resources including our Metal Roofing blog here:www.metalroofingu.comFollow us on social media!www.facebook.com/bestbuymetals.comwww.twitter.com/bestbuymetalswww.instagram.com/bestbuymetalswww.youtube.com/bestbuymetals

    When to Replace Your Roof

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 35:36


    How long will your current roof last? In this episode Adam and Mason talk about the risk of waiting too long to replace your roof and the steps that you should take if you're already experiencing roof failure .Climate Zone Maphttps://www.google.com/url?q=https://basc.pnnl.gov/images/iecc-climate-zone-map&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1577911418520000&usg=AFQjCNEfbboYHOsc94FHfsAFsfIb5H39_wMetal Roofing Universitywww.metalroofingu.comBest Buy Metalswww.bestbuymetals.com1-800-728-4010

    How Much Should a Metal Roof Cost

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 51:04


    In this episode we explore the true cost of residential metal roofing and breakdown the overall customer experience from products to installation.Learn more about metal roofing at:metalroofingu.comCheck out our Homeowner's Guide to Metal Roofing here:http://bit.ly/2Fxu2X9

    Creating A Unique Customer Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 47:38


    Metal Roofing University is a podcast about the formed steel industry. We talk about products, manufacturing and installation, but we also dive into the business practices behind successful companies in the formed steel industry. Adam Clark is the COO at Best Buy Metals. Mason Burchette is the Director of Marketing & Development at Best Buy Metals.

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