Contest spotlights how climate extremes tested homeowners’ mettle (and metal roofs) this year. Hurricanes, wildfires, massive hail storms, snow, ice, wind and more: for plenty of U.S. and Canadian homeowners, 2018 brought it all. Now, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is seeking stories from homeowners with metal roofs who survived Mother Nature’s ...
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). After a disastrous fire season, the MRA is reporting greater interest from homeowners in how to prepare and make their homes “ignition resistant,” especially in western regions. Even homeowners who never thought they would be impacted by wildfire danger are recognizing that climate change is making blazes ...
The MRA is putting more resources in the hands of contractors and installers to support the growing demand for metal roofing. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has unveiled a new digital marketing toolkit for its contractor and installer members to help them promote and grow their residential metal roofing business. With the ...
Webinar will cover design techniques and advanced rooftop installation considerations to help optimize the return on residential roof-mounted solar systems. When it comes to sustainable building practices, solar is hot. With the availability and interest in residential solar systems growing rapidly nationwide, it’s important for builders, contractors and installers to know ...
With interest booming in residential metal roofing, two metal roofing companies have recently joined the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) as new members. The newest members include: Reinke Shakes, based in Hebron, Nebraska, has joined the Metal Roofing Alliance as a manufacturer member. With a long history producing both aluminum and copper roofing ...
Enter the “Best Metal Roofing Project” competition hosted by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). Calling all roofing contractors, installers and manufacturers: Is your stainless-steel roof a stunner? Is your galvalume glamorous? Is your copper shingle roof sublime? If so, now’s your chance to enter the “Best Metal Roofing Project” competition hosted by ...
Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) says homeowners look to make a stand-out statement with roofing color options this year. PORTLAND, Oregon—Call it provocative, vivacious or bold: For homeowners, 2018 color trends are all about standing out from the crowd. With more color options available than any other roofing type, metal ...
Share these tips with your customers to ensure their metal roofs perform at their best this time of year. By Metal Roofing Alliance. Nearly 14 percent of U.S. homeowners now have metal roofs, which experts say is an especially good choice in the winter months thanks to the exceptional energy efficiency, low ...
Proposed local building code change involving a metal roof mandate would require better protection for homes in hurricane-prone area. MONROE COUNTY, Fla.—The frightening increase of monster storms hitting the U.S. is not only causing homeowners to think twice about the roofs over their heads, it’s also earning the attention of local ...
The Alliance’s goal is to have residential metal roofing comprise 20 percent of the market by 2020. As consumer demand for sustainable building products continues to grow, the Metal Roofing Alliance (www.MetalRoofing.com) reports another market share gain for metal in the residential retrofit market. New independent research conducted by Dodge Data ...