WHO WE ARE
UCOA Metals delivers the best metal buildings, contractors, and value on earth. We’re contractors, too!
The focus of the Contractors Buying Group UCOA is to unite contractors from around the country in a formidable group offering many benefits which could not be achieved as an individual contractor acting alone.
UCOA is owned and operated by a diverse group of individuals with many years of experience in contracting, sales, and retail building materials.
In addition, UCOA offers personalized customer service which allows a contractor the ability to purchase several brands of building components from a single source with competitive pricing.
UCOA does business in: Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
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What We Do?
UCOA is a buying group for metal building contractors.
WHY PEOPLE LIKE US?
As a member of our contractors buying group, you can get the same metal products from premium brands at discounted prices.
WHAT WE OFFER?
Personalized service from a single-source
FEATURED PRODUCTS
We have carefully chosen some of the most reputable brands in the metal building industry for our members. Here’s some common products and projects we offer.
Panel-Loc Plus™
Panel-Loc Plus™ Panel-Loc Plus™ gives residential, agricultural, and light commercial projects the protection of steel, with an attractive appearance. It features an extra striation on top of the rib to…
Central Snap®
Central Snap® UCOA’s Central Snap is a performance-rated, non-structural, standing seam roof system that offers a pleasing architectural look. It has an easy-to-install 13/4″ high snap-lock joint, making…
RibRunner®
RibRunner® -UCOA offers the RibRunnner® sub-purlin system. Which is a great economical alternative to replacing an existing metal roof. A metal over metal retrofit system, RibRunner® allows for…
Horizon-Loc™
Horizon-Loc™ Horizon-Loc gives you a beautiful roof without a single screw showing, providing the advantage of a standing seam roof for less. The panels snap together quickly with no hand-seaming…
Craftsman™ Series
Craftsman™ Series The Craftsman Series is a water-shedding system and can be used for roofs and mansard only when installed over a waterproofed solid substructure with a minimum roof slope…
Max-Rib
Max-Rib Panel Max-Rib is a low-profile (3/4″) panel that is equally well suited for residential roofing and post-frame applications. Varying applications, end uses, and expectations require different metal…
MEET OUR TEAM
UCOA is owned and operated by a diverse group of individuals with many years of experience in contracting, sales, and retail building materials.
Rick Nannie
Owner
Cheryl Myrick
Operations Manager
Laci Elledge
Accounts Receivable / Payable
CONTRACTORS BUYING GROUP - POPULAR RESOURCES
We’ve built some extensive resources to help contractors utilize the best-practices in their small businesses. From on-site training materials to best-practices in hiring, training, and retention, these resources should enable you to build the best contracting business possible.
- What are the Common Sizes of Metal Buildings? - Metal buildings come in all different shapes and sizes, whether they are bolt-up steel buildings, pole barns, carports, or anything in between. These buildings are only as limited as the builder’s imagination is. The most common sizes that are offered, are the ones that are demanded the most, which are: 30 x 30 30 …
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- Pros and Cons of Sheet Metal - Much like anything, there are a number of pros and cons of sheet metal. So, what are these pros and cons? Here’s a list of the biggest pros and cons associated with sheet metal. Sheet Metal Pros Pro #1: Low Production Cost For a simple design, sheet metal has a production cost that is …
- What is Warmforming? - Roll forming is a process in which coils of metal are rolled into metal panels. This process can cause tension in the metal and eventually lead to it becoming cracked. Most of these fractures are very small and sometimes even microscopic, but no matter how small, these cracks will allow water to penetrate the coatings …
- Why are Pole Barn Homes Cheaper? - Metal building costs can get quite high, especially if you are building a building with higher quality materials and extra features. Pole barns are quickly growing in popularity, and are soon to become one of the largest trends in the construction industry. Pole barns are incredibly flexible and cost-effective. Here are just a few ways …
