Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA)

Beat the Summer Slide With MCA’s Summer Meeting

June 9, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The MCA Summer Meeting is taking place June 13 - 15, 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois. Will you be there? Summer might be go-time for the roofing industry, but winter is an invaluable time when roofers develop their skills and focus on educating themselves. The ...

Where to Start in Metal Roofing

May 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Want to get into metal roofing but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! It’s not a bad idea to start considering expanding your roofing business into metal. Metal roofing is already a $3.3 billion industry in North America and is expected to ...

MRA Names Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Winner for Final Quarter of 2021

February 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

A winner for the final quarter of 2021 has been chosen! A beautiful home renovation project in Portland, Oregon, that achieved a stunning combination of impressive performance and aesthetics has been selected by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) as its 4th quarter and final winner of its Best Residential Metal ...

Metal Construction Association Winter Meetings Deliver

February 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS president. Dale Nelson of Roof Hugger awarded Larry A. Swaney Award RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) is proud to be a partner with the Metal Construction Association (MCA). During their 2022 winter meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona, I was able to attend the meetings and learn more about ...

Demand for Metal is Through the Roof!

February 15, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Editor. As consumers’ desire for more resilient roofing options increase, so do metal roof sales. Metal roofing is having a moment. It’s growing popularity is not only due to consumer demand for resilient roofing, but also because of the variety of colors and styles available. ...

MRA Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Winner

MRA Names Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Winner For Final Quarter of 2021

January 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

This Portland home renovation was awarded because of the high-quality products used and its overall look. A beautiful home renovation project in Portland, Oregon, that achieved a stunning combination of impressive performance and aesthetics has been selected by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) as its 4th quarter and final winner of ...

RoofersCoffeeShop® Will Be at IRE 2022, Will You?

January 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. IRE promises to be one of the biggest events of the year, check out who will be at the expo! This year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE) promises many exciting events, products, classes and more. The expo will take place February 1-3 in New Orleans ...

Winter Cold Snap and Energy Inflation

January 11, 2022 at 6:09 p.m.

MRA offers tips and advocates for action as high prices put squeeze on homeowners this winter. Freezing temperatures and big jumps in heating bills have homeowners throughout the U.S. and Canada searching for relief and long-term solutions. Sources such as Bloomberg News are reporting the biggest jump in energy bills in more ...

Put Your (Snow) Guard Up: How to Prevent Dangerous Rooftop Avalanches From Happening at Home

December 15, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

The first day of winter starts Dec. 21 this year, yet already freezing and sub-zero temperatures are hitting much of the U.S. and Canada. For homeowners, it’s a good reminder for how best to safely prepare your roof for snow and ice. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) warns that when heavy ...