Cold Formed Steel is an excellent material for wall studs, as well as floor and ceiling trusses. This informative article from buildsteel.org explains these cold formed steel myths. When some building owners consider structural systems for their construction projects, they overlook cold-formed steel (CFS) framing. Why? There are many common misconceptions about the effectiveness […]
The Energy Efficiency of Metal Roofing
According to Darcie Meihoff of the Metal Roofing Alliance, the energy efficiency of metal roofing can put money back into your wallet. To read the original article, click here. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPF FOR YOUR HOME: HOW TO BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER Not all roofs are created equal, and that’s especially true when […]
Metal Roofing: The Green Choice
With all of the hype surrounding sustainability and green practices, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, especially when it comes to building materials. Metal roofing, however, has a clear record of being one of the most earth-friendly options on the market. Metal roofs are highly reflective, long lasting and recyclable, all of […]
7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Replacing Your Roof
After a year filled with anxiety, the last thing homeowners need is anything else that adds to their stress. But as a result of extreme weather events experienced by many regions, having to worry literally about the roof overhead is especially unwelcome these days. That’s why the experts at the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) say […]
Great Cover Up: MRA Advocates for Smarter Re-Roofing Strategies to Reduce Landfill Waste This Season
To remove old shingles, or not to remove? That is the question the Metal Roofing Alliance tackles in this informative article. PORTLAND, Ore.—In the U.S. and Canada, homeowners are gearing up for spring and summer exterior home improvement projects, including re-roofing their homes. This is also a time when a massive amount of waste is […]
MRA Touts Top Five Home Improvement Trends for 2020
Wonder what’s trending in 2020? Here’s an article by Jessica Franchuk of the Metal Roofing Alliance. From climate uncertainty to creative customized looks, homeowners are raising the roof this year on style and performance features. What’s on the home improvement horizon for 2020? Coping with climate extremes, getting creative, and achieving better, longer-lasting performance that […]