McElroy University

Standing Seam Installation Certification

McElroy Metal's Standing Seam Installer Certification program is designed to educate participants in the practice of installing the standing seam roof products that we manufacture. We developed this class because we realize when our products are applied properly, our customers, building owners, and McElroy Metal all enjoy greater customer satisfaction and profits.

Standing Seam Installer Certification Program

McElroy Metal's mission is to provide an in-depth and meaningful program to educate the participants in several areas: to make sure that they understand the relationships of all the components of our roof systems how our components work together and how to correctly install a weathertight and reliable roof system. Ultimately, we realize that when our customers have a sound understanding of our products and their applications, their proficiency will increase and they will install roof systems more timely and accurately.

This Certification class covers all McElroy Standing Seam product lines.

Upcoming Classes:

2026 Classes

February 26 - 27, 2026 This class will be held in Bossier City, LA !!!REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. CLASS IS FULL!!!

March 11 - 12, 2026 This class will be held in Clinton, IL !!!REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. CLASS IS FULL!!!

March 26 - 27, 2026 This class will be held in Bossier City, LA !!!REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. CLASS IS FULL!!!

April 23 - 24, 2026 This class will be held in Bossier City, LA !!!REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. CLASS IS FULL!!!

May 13 - 14, 2026 This class will be held in McFarland, WI *One (1) Seat Available*

May 28 - 29, 2026 This class will be held in Bossier City, LA

For more information, please contact your McElroy Metal Sales Representative. You can use this link to help find your local McElroy Sales Rep.

https://www.mcelroymetal.com/resources/reps-by-county

Objectives

The objective of McElroy Metal's Standing Seam Installer Certification is that participants gain an understanding of metal roofing theory and application procedures. At the end of the certification seminar, participants should have a proficient working knowledge of:

Various metal roofing materials, basic design principles and product selection criteria
The proper installation of McElroy Metal's Maxima and other standing seam roof systems Material layout and sequencing
Applying metal roofing materials in "special" conditions (pipe flashings, curbs, hips and valleys)
Using McElroy Metal's Maxima installation manual Avoiding common mistakes made during standing seam roof applications

It is not the objective of this certification seminar to teach common trade practices, tool usage, material unloading and handling, material safety, safety practices, or OSHA compliance. Participants are expected to arrive at the training seminar with certain prerequisite skills and knowledge. Read the section labeled "Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge" for the specific participant qualifications.

Course Description

McElroy Metal's Standing Seam Installer Certification is a two-day event that includes lecture with visual support, hands-on product application training, testing and other activities. Classes are held at the Bossier Facility as well as throughout the country. A sample itinerary is listed in this brochure that will describe a typical session. There will be several mock-ups where each participant actually experiences every key application procedure - installing back-up plates, panels, clips and trim. Every participant will perform every step and have an opportunity to operate our Maxima System seamers as well as our 238T Seamer.

Day One

Lecture on basic theory, application and typical installation pitfalls
Begin hands on instruction exercise, including layout and installation of the Maxima roof system

Day Two

Continuation of hands on instruction exercise, including layout and installation of the 238T roof system
Overview of our MasterLok-90, MasterLok-FS, Medallion-Lok, Medallion I, and II products and how they should be applied
In addition, there will be discussion of McElroy products applied in special conditions such as: hips, valleys, pipe flashing and a roof curb.
Follow up written exam, in English, to measure certification instruction retention.

Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge

Attendees of McElroy Metal's Standing Seam Installer Certification are expected to arrive with certain knowledge and proficiencies. Specifically, the prerequisites for the Standing Seam Installer Certification program are:

Knowledge of roofing terminology (i.e. rake, hip, ridge, eave, slope, etc.)
Knowledge of basic metal roofing terminology (i.e. panel seam, metallic coating, preformed curb, panel module, tape sealant, etc.)
Ability to read and understand manufacturers' diagrams and installation instructions
Knowledge and experience with basic material handling procedures
Ability to verify roof squareness and structural alignment
Knowledge of common sealant application procedures
Knowledge of flashing installation procedures
Knowledge of material layout procedures
Ability to stage and sequence roof installations
Thorough knowledge and understanding of rooftop and material handling safety procedures,as well as personal hazard protection

Proficiency in using the following tools and equipment:

Electric nibblers Hand riveters
Electric shears
Chalk lines
Electric screw guns
Vise grips or similar hand tools
Aviation snips
Marking utensils
Tape measures
Combination and framing squares
Locking clamps

All students are expected to have the appropriate skills, knowledge and proficiency needed for roofing installation. Our Standing Seam Installer Certification course is designed for skilled installers of metal roofing products. If a company wishes to send an employee without the above prerequisite knowledge, McElroy Metal strongly recommends that the employee receives adequate training from a qualified source before enrollment.

Sample Itinerary

Day One

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lecture with Audio and Visual Support

Location: McElroy Metal Certification Facility

Subject: The evolution of metal roofing as craft and trade

The various common metals used in roofing and some of their properties
The basic coatings applied to roofing materials and their benefits
Methods of manufacturing metal roofing products
Principals of roof systems
Environmental forces that act on roof systems and their effects
Thermal movement of roof systems
Techniques for joining metal to prevent leaks
Industry terms and types of typical roof systems
Avoiding Common Mistakes

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 PM- 5:00 PM Hands-On instruction of the Maxima Roof System

Location: McElroy Metal Certification Facility

Subject: Installation of Maxima roof system, including: Panels, Clips, Eave components, Sealants, Closures, Flashings, Seaming

Day Two

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Hands-On instruction of the 238T Roof System.

Location: McElroy Metal Certification Facility

Subject: Intensive instruction in application of 238T Roof System and standing seam products, including a brief overview of: Medallion I, Medallion II, Medallion-Lok MasterLok-90 & MasterLok-FS. Test for knowledge.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Exit Exam

Course Fees

If class is held in Bossier City, LA, the fee is $200 per person. If class is held in any other locations, the fee is $750 per person. Companies participating in McElroy Metal's Standing Seam Installer Certification are responsible for all their expenses relating to travel and accommodations. For any reason should a course be cancelled due to low classroom participation, each applicant will have the option of signing up to attend a future class. We will notify you prior to the class if any cancellation does occur. McElroy Metal is not responsible for non-refundable expenses such as airfare, hotels, cancellation/transfer fees or any other expenses. CANCELLATION POLICY: Must give 48 hours advanced notice.