Can Fabricating Metal Trim Increase Your Profit by 30%?
Wondering when to invest in a sheet metal brake and shear? Learn the revenue benchmarks, ROI, and key factors every roofing contractor should know.
If you’re a metal roofing contractor, you’ve probably asked yourself: “When does it make financial sense to fabricate my own trim?”
In this video, metal roofing expert Thad Barnette sits down with Chad Rowe from MetalForming to discuss the real-world numbers behind investing in a sheet metal brake and shear. They cover when the investment makes sense, the advantages of making your own trim, how to calculate ROI, and what to consider before purchasing fabrication equipment.
You’ll also learn about the “4-5-8 Rule,” common challenges contractors face when outsourcing trim, and why training, service, and support are just as important as the equipment itself.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- When fabrication equipment becomes a smart investment
- The $1 million revenue benchmark
- The 4-5-8 Rule for equipment utilization
- Benefits of producing your own trim
- Common pitfalls of outsourcing trim packages
- Shop space and equipment considerations
- Training, warranties, and service agreements
- How to configure your own machine
