DECRA Metal Roofing

Upgrading durability, reliability and aesthetics with DECRA Metal Roofing

September 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Learn from this case study about building a roof designed for surviving a Canadian winter. This case study begins with Charley Lortie, a roofer and building owner. He found a rundown Ottawa apartment building in 1978 and saw a myriad of possibilities. While dilapidated, the building ...

How metal roofing stands up to rust and corrosion

September 7, 2024 at 3:00 a.m.

By DECRA Metal Roofing. A comprehensive look at the different types of metal roofing and their resistance levels. Home and building owners looking to invest in a metal roof might express concerns about the potential risks of rust and corrosion. This is a common worry many contractors hear from customers, ...

Why metal roofing is a top choice for modern barndominiums

September 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By DECRA Metal Roofing. Nothing complements the aesthetics of a barndominium like a sleek, modern metal roof! As the farmhouse aesthetic and a desire for modern, spacious homes rises in popularity among homeowners, barndominiums, or “barndos,” are seemingly starting to pop up left and right across the country. ...

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3 key advantages of metal roofing

August 29, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn about the power of metal roofing and what it can do for your next project! As the second most popular roofing material in the United States, metal roofing stands out amongst other traditional options, like asphalt shingles and clay tiles because it is ...

Stone-coated metal: The best of both worlds

August 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Stone-coated metal roofing truly offers an ideal balance between performance and visuals. Building a high-end home often involves balancing the aesthetics of the design with durable, high-performance materials that ensure long-lasting quality. This is one of the reasons that metal roofing, which is ...

Energy-efficient roofing for California homeowners: Meeting Title 24 requirements

August 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Understanding Title 24 and the cool roof movement in California. As California is one of the most highly populated states in the U.S., the government has worked to create unique solutions to the challenges that come with that population density. Since the 1970s, they ...

Two top tools for working with stone-coated metal roofing

August 9, 2024 at 3:00 a.m.

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Learn why the Swenson Shears, Cutters and Benders should be in the toolbox of every metal roof installer. As the original manufacturer of stone-coated metal roofing, the team at DECRA Metal Roofing knows the importance of having the right tools on the job. Being well equipped ...

The character of clay with the might of metal

July 22, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Balancing tradition and modernity can be difficult, but there are ways to get the best of both worlds! Clay tile roofs are a hallmark of Mediterranean and Spanish-style architecture and has a history that extends all the way back to 10,000 B.C. Historically, it ...

Raising curb value by raising the roof

July 19, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.

By Mark Gallant, DECRA. By using DECRA metal roofing, you can take a home’s curb appeal and the value up! Curb appeal is key to increasing a home’s value and the roof is an often overlooked part of the equation. While it sometimes takes a background role in people’s mind, ...