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Natural Metals In Roofing Construction

Photos provided by VMZINCMore homeowners are choosing metal roofing because it offers a great value and lasting protection. Sustainability is what homeowners and architects are looking for in metal...

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Metal Roofs 101 on BobVila.com

Bob Vila's website just added a great new story on metal roofing, including the many styles and benefits of choosing a durable metal roof.Click here to read the entire article.

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Eco-Friendly Metal Roofing

What many homeowners don’t know is that the roof over their head can make a big difference to the environment.When choosing a new roof, homeowners should consider the following:  the raw materials used...

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Metal Roofing 101: Ice Dams

Icicles hanging along the eaves of your house may look beautiful, but they spell trouble. That's because the same conditions that allow icicles to form, snow-covered roofs and freezing weather, also...

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Prepare Your Roof for Winter

There are three critical things a homeowner must do to prepare their roof for the cold winter months:Inspect Your RoofFrom the curb, take a good hard look at your roof; use binoculars if you have them....

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Snow and Ice Creating Headaches for Homeowners

Even after digging out from this year's record-setting snow and ice storms, many homeownersare still dealing with the aftermath, while others are hoping to prevent future damage to their homes. Snow...

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Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Extended

Great news! Congress recently extended the Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive for metal roofs installed in 2012 or completed in 2013. The tax credit covers 10% of the cost of materials, up to a maximum of...

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Roofing Secrets Revealed: Your Roof May Be Bad for the Environment

When’s the last time you took a really good look at your roof? Do you even know what type of roof you have?  What color is it?  What’s it made of? Home improvement experts recommend that homeowners...

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Will A Metal Roof Work On My House?

Forget what you may think you know about metal roofs. New technology and manufacturing advances have resulted in an amazing array of metal roofing choices for homeowners. In fact, residential metal...

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Metal Roof Feature on Coastal Living Showhouse

The Metal Roofing Alliance, along with member metal roofing manufacturer, Fabral are proud to be supplying a new metal roof for the 2013 Coastal Living Showhouse on Daniel Island, in historic...

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When To Re-Nail The Roof Deck

If you live in an area that is prone to high winds, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety highly recommends that when you re-roof your home, you should also re-nail your roof deck....

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8 Spring Cleaning Tips For Residential Roofs

Spring cleaning is an annual ritual for homeowners. In fact, according to a 2013 survey by the American  Cleaning Institute, 72% of  U.S. households spring clean every year. Among those who do spring...

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Are You At Risk: Top Ten States for Hail and Wind Damage

Wind and hail storms remain some of the most frequent and severe causes of property damage. This year the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Research Center conducted the first-ever...

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Metal Roofing and Gutter Choices

Great new article on Metal Roofing on the Gutter Helmet site.  You can find the story here, along with information on the unique product that keeps leaves and debris out of your gutters.

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Coastal Living Showhouse Nearing Completion

The metal roof is installed, and the Coastal Living Showhouse in Charleston, SC is nearly complete! Among many other energy efficient elements, the home features a standing seam metal roof by Metal...

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Hurricane-Proof Your Home

Looking to protect your home from Extreme Weather such as hurricanes?  Check out this story from Fox News featuring a product roundup, including metal roofing:Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com

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Beat the Heat with A Cool Metal Roof

New photo gallery of cool metal roofs by MRA member manufacturers - save money while beating the heat!For more information on energy-efficient metal roofing, visit the Metal Roofing Alliance.

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Architects Understand the Value of Metal Roofs

Architects are usually on the cutting edge of new home building techniques and technologies.  They recognize the value of new materials and how they benefit a home's overall design. Perhaps that's why...

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How It's Made: Metal Roofing

Ever wonder how metal roofing is made?  In the video below, MRA board member Todd Miller, President of Classic Metal Roofing Systems, takes viewers on a tour of his company's metal roofing...

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Follow Metal Roofing on Pinterest

The Metal Roofing Alliance has a new Pinterest page where we share photos of metal roofs, as well as relevant videos explaining the benefits of metal for homeowners.Please follow us on Pinterest to see...

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