Thinking about adding some character to a new barn or sprucing up a building you already have? Shannon Clark of MWI Components writes a great article about the dynamic duo of barn decoration. Dutch doors, Arcadian sliding doors, horse stalls and, of course, horses, are the key factors of a horse barn, right? Well, sure, […]
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 […]
Ice Dams Cometh: MRA Advises Homeowners on How to Avoid Costly Winter Damage
Winter is coming- is your roof ready? The Metal Roofing Alliance explains how to make sure your home is protected. PORTLAND, Ore.—With much of the Midwest and East coast regions facing below freezing temperatures, ice and snow, the Metal Roofing Alliance reminds homeowners to pay close attention to their roofs as the cold begins to […]
Special Touches for Horse Barns: Ideas to Spur Your Interest
Thinking about a new horse barn? This excellent article from Frame Building News, a division of Construction Magazines, is a great place to start. The horse barn market is heating up, and today’s owners are looking for more options in every price range. Nelson Witmer, owner of Witmer’s Inc., Columbiana, Ohio, has built horse barns […]
Are Metal Roofs Loud on Rainy Days?
According the the Metal Roofing Alliance, the answer is a definitive no. PORTLAND, Ore.—It’s a common debate as the peak rainy season approaches, especially among homeowners as they consider re-roofing projects this spring: Are metal roofs loud on rainy days, and if they are, is that a pro or a con? “Homeowners typically fall into […]
Metal Roofing Maintenance: 5 Simple Tips For The Season
PORTLAND, Ore.—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 maintenance benefits and ability to hold up under heavy snow and ice that metal roofs offer. However, according to the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), that’s […]