Roof Hugger

The eco-friendly roofing solution

August 20, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.

By Roof Hugger. How metal over metal retrofits benefit your clients and the planet. In today's world, environmental stewardship is more crucial than ever. With mounting emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, enhancing recycling eﬀorts and minimizing energy consumption, it's vital to reﬂect on how the choices we make can contribute ...

Taking an idea to an industry standard in three decades

August 4, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. Partners pioneered a metal roofing retrofit system to rejuvenate aged structures, sparking a journey of innovation and rigorous testing that set industry standards and continues to evolve today. A revolution began in the metal roofing industry with the inception of Roof Hugger — a company ...

All parts must work together for a strong roofing system

May 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Roof Hugger. Every detail in a roofing system contributes to its overall strength and longevity. We heard from a client that a competitor in the industry was saying their sub-purlins were stronger than ours here at Roof Hugger. This was mainly due to their "U" shape design, which incorporated ...

MCA Announces New Board Members

February 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is proud to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors. The new members are D.J. Highnote, product advisor/vice president at Roof Hugger, RC Antal, director of insulated metal panels at ATAS International and Jules Dekovics, national sales manager at Exceptional Metals. They join current directors ...

Don’t miss these building clinics at IRE

February 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Lauren White. Building clinics are your chance to see live demos from industry experts about metal roofing, exteriors, single-ply roofing and more! We are just days away from the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2024! As you’re planning your time on the tradeshow floor, make sure you schedule time to ...

MCA teaming up with Roof Hugger, McElroy Metal for IRE presentation

January 30, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

A lifetime of metal construction expertise takes center stage at IRE. Experts from Roof Hugger and McElroy Metal will be presenting “Retrofit with Metal Systems” on the opening day and the last day of the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas. DJ Highnote of Roof Hugger and Charlie Smith of McElroy Metal ...

Roof Hugger METALCON 2023 Interview article

Roof Hugger unveils reinforced hugger, paving the way for enhanced uplift values

January 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Representatives from Roof Hugger shared their latest innovation, the reinforced sub-purlin. In an interview at METALCON, representatives from Roof Hugger shared insights into the success of their exhibit and the groundbreaking product they showcased there. Reflecting on the show, D.J. Highnote, product advisor and vice president of Roof Hugger, expressed ...

Don’t Miss These Special Sessions at IRE 2024 – Day One!

October 22, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

By Anna Lockhart. Mark your calendars for the must-see educational sessions being held on day one of the industry’s most anticipated and action-packed event of the year! As the largest roofing and exteriors tradeshow in North America, the International Trade Show (IRE) is the event of the year ...

Come With a Malleable Mind and Polish Your Metal Knowledge!

September 24, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Get the most out of your tradeshow experience by diving into practical, growth-oriented and solutions-based education you can’t find anywhere else. Whether metal roofing is your specialty, or you’re just starting out, the education sessions at this year’s METALCON in Las Vegas, Nevada, are sure to add ...