Metal Construction Association

Metal walls and roofs bring together a wide range of benefits from design aesthetics, energy efficiency, durability and fire protection to ease of installation, low maintenance and even rainscreens. All of which make metal a brilliant choice. MCA Metal University is the industry's definitive source for information and education about metal roofs and metal wall panels. We offer an abundance of resources for building decision makers, including educational seminars and webinars to white papers, manuals and other technical resources.

For roofs, they offer building owners and design professionals a multitude of choices ranging from low-slope functional systems for discharge or diversion of roof rainwater to high-slope architectural applications that upgrade the building's aesthetic and appraised values. Retrofit metal roofing represents an economical and functional solution for building owners who want to beautify their existing structure or correct performance issues related to aging roofs and out-of-date materials. They have been employed in millions of square feet on existing Commercial, Industrial, Education and Retail facilities.

Metal walls have become more popular in both commercial and residential construction, and it is easy to see why. They offer a multitude of design capabilities as well as a sustainable barrier to weather. They can be used for exterior and interior design, and come in several varieties. Commonly used on commercial, institutional, municipal, and industrial buildings, you can also find unique uses of metal wall panels on residential homes and condos. More and more buildings are using metal in their construction.

From structural products down to fasteners, metal roofing and wall products would not be complete without a massive selection of ancillaries and accessories. MCA members provide many different component products, which give your building both beauty and durability. Many MCA member companies also offer custom accessories to help you complete your project without design limitations. The goal is to provide you with any desired metal roof or wall panel accessory you may need. Metal roof and wall panels rely on fasteners, clips, and other accessories to secure the components to a structure.

Metal roofs provide energy savings, beauty, and protection for commercial and residential buildings that can last a lifetime. Metal roofs are available in a wide variety of design to complement any style building. Offered in a rainbow of colors, your metal roof can be a traditional vertical seam profile, or be manufactured to resemble wood shake, slate, shingles or clay tiles. By choosing a metal roof, you'll save money and do your part for the environment. Conventional roofing products, including asphalt shingles, contribute an estimated 20 billion pounds of waste to U.S. landfills annually, whereas metal roofs can often be installed over an existing roof, eliminating the cost and eco-impact of tear-off and disposal.