By Metal Roofing Alliance There’s no doubt that Mountain Living Magazine’s 2017 Home of the Year is a true design marvel. From its epic 10-acre setting in Aspen, Colorado to its airy 15,000 square foot floor plan—all meticulously planned and built to luxurious green living standards—it’s a modern masterpiece both inside and ...
MRA Case Study The Sventeks installed a beautiful Drexel Metals Mansard Brown standing seam metal roof that came complete with a 35-year warranty and Valspar's Fluropon® 70% PVDF coating, a highly-durable finish designed stand up to severe climate conditions, including saltwater, humidity and storms. At first, Jayne Sventek and her husband thought ...
(Image courtesy of McElroy Metal) As the first state in the nation to require all new homes to have solar power beginning in 2020, there’s no doubt that California’s recent decision is causing interest in residential solar systems to soar. California’s leadership is a giant step forward to bring solar power into ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Contractors should really consider the changing markets and think about offering more or different products and services in 2019. I had the pleasure of attending the 2018 METALCON Conference in Charlotte, NC. A great show and a great chance for me to really visit with ...
By Metal Roofing Alliance. The state’s solar power mandate causes U.S. builders, homeowners to think twice about their roofs. (Image courtesy of McElroy Metal) As the first state in the nation to require all new homes to have solar power, California’s recent decision may result in a dramatic shift in the ...
Nostalgia, tradition and a connection to the past reflect the subdued mood of homeowners this year. Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019 is “Living Coral,” a bright, exceedingly perky pinkish shade, but it’s a contrasting story for homeowners this year, according to the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). With more color options ...
The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is the leading voice for companies and professionals involved in the residential metal roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome MRA, the leading voice for the metal roofing industry. The MRA is dedicated to ...
As Below-Zero Temperatures Strike, Leading Industry Alliance Says Rooftop Readiness Is Essential Baby, it’s cold outside and while up on the rooftop the reindeer may paw, if the home has ice dams, it could lead to unpleasant surprises this winter. Winter rooftop ice dams can cause major damage, wreak havoc on roof ...
Quality metal roofs offer top protection in severe weather, if homeowners do their homework The recovery effort from the damage caused by Hurricane Michael and Florence is sure to be a long, difficult road for many homeowners seeking to repair or rebuild. Unfortunately, the challenge can be made that much harder by ...
Stone coated steel a bright idea for rooftop solar system project in Huntington Beach. Thanks to their longevity, strength and exceptional durability, there’s no doubt that metal roofs are an excellent choice when it comes to residential rooftop solar systems. Yet many homeowners still think of standing seam styles as their ...