Metal Roofing
No Foolin’: Homeowners get Creative to Solve Supply Chain and Performance Conundrums
Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) reports rising popularity in options that mimic traditional materials and offer better reliability. This April Fool’s Day, a tight supply chain and the search for better performing options that can deliver strong return on the investment have homeowners weighing their choices and pursuing work-arounds more than ever ...
How a Metal Roof Can Increase Your Home’s Resale Value
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Why upgrading to a metal roof can be a more durable and profitable option. With the demand for metal roofing increasing in the past few years, homeowners want to know: Why should I upgrade to a metal roof? Much of this growth ...
Metal Roof or Shingle Showdown
By Cass Jacoby. The pro and con list you have been searching for to ultimately answer the question of, “Which is best, metal or shingles?” There are so many options when it comes to choosing a roofing material, it is no wonder homeowners can get overwhelmed with the choices. ...
Don’t Fall for This Metal Roof Scam
By Metal Roofing Consultants (MRC). This five-minute video reveals a metal roof scam and how to protect yourself from it. American Metal Roofs has released a five-minute video exposé on the latest metal roof scam hitting the industry. Frank Farmer started American Metal Roofs in 1986, and ...
Finding the Right Contractor to Install Your Metal Roof
By Metal Roofing Consultants. The key to a resilient metal roof is in proper installation. Like any other kind of roofing system, a metal roof is only as good as it’s installation. As a homeowner, it is important to do your research on both metal roofing materials and the ...
Prevent Ice Dams From Ever Forming
By Metal Roofing Consultants. These heated metal roof shingles are too hot for ice dams to handle. When something as seemingly innocent as icicles threaten to damage your roof, it is better to prevent ice dams from forming than to try and mitigate the issue. That’s why heated metal ...
Which is Better: Metal Roofs or Asphalt Shingles?
By Cass Jacoby. As the top two most popular residential roof materials, we consider the differences to discover which one is best for your home. When you're deciding the material to use for your roof you want to make an informed choice. You might be looking at metal ...
Copper or Metal That Works With Your Roof Color
By Kate Smith, DaVinci Roofscapes. Will a copper accent roof or elements work with my new polymer roof color? Asking about coordinating two materials is a question that comes up often, especially with copper. You might be unsure how your new roof color and metal accents will ...
5 Metal Roof Misconceptions
By DECRA Metal Roofing. The truth about those metal roof myths you have heard. If you’ve ever mentioned wanting to get a metal roof, you’ve probably heard someone say in response, “But don’t they make your house hotter?” or “What about when it rains?” When it comes to roofing materials, ...
Metal Roof Takes on Extreme Weather of Alberta, Canada
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). When an asphalt roof was unable to keep up with the temperature fluctuations, Canadian couple replaced roof with a material as tough as they are. The project Alberta experiences some of the more extreme weather conditions. Located in “hailstorm alley,” during the summer ...
