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 […]
The Skinny On Standing Seam Metal Roofs
Sherri Koones, a contributor to Forbes Magazine, writes an excellent article about what makes Standing Seam metal roofs a superior choice. See the original article here. Years ago, standing seam metal roofs were most often seen on commercial and agricultural buildings. However, in the last several years, they have become increasingly popular on homes. There […]
10 Metal Roofing Myths
Metal has been used for roofing and siding for thousands of years, and with good reason. Metal is strong and withstands weather exceptionally well, making it lasting and a good investment. As with anything that has been around that long, however, misconceptions and myths have grown up around the material. Some of these ideas are […]
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 […]