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Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

Improve sustainability reporting, material selection, and compliance with green building programs with the Metal Construction Association’s 2026 industry-average EPDs for three product categories: Insulated Metal Panels (IMP), Metal Composite Materials (MCM), and Roll Formed Cladding.

Metal Composite Material EPD Insulated Metal Panel EPD Roll Formed Aluminum and Steel Cladding for Roofs and Walls EPD

The ABCs of LCAs and EPDs

Recognizing the importance of comprehensive life-cycle analysis studies for roofing and cladding systems, the metal industry has invested substantial...

Service Life Assessment of Low-Slope Metal Roof Systems

This report documents and summarizes the work conducted to determine with reasonable certainty the roof service life that can be expected of a...

Put the Pedal to the Metal

Metal roofing and wall systems’ longevity, recyclability, and compatibility with retrofits and rooftop solar technology present an impressive...

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