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Protect your home with metal roofing
By Anna Lockhart. Metal roofing provides so much more than modern aesthetics; the experts break down the durability and economic benefits of installing metal roofing. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer™ podcast, Lauren White sat down with Renee Ramey, executive director of Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), to discuss ...
How to choose the right commercial roofing material
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how lifespan, performance factors and maintenance requirements shape the decision between TPO, EPDM, PVC, metal and built-up roofing systems. Choosing a commercial roofing system is a long-term business decision, not just a line item in a construction budget. Many contractors emphasize that building owners and facility ...
What roofing do contractors recommend?
By DaVinci Roofscapes. DaVinci Composite Roofing leads the way in terms of contractor popularity. Coast to coast, roofing contractors are talking about why they prefer DaVinci® Roofscapes as their preferred solution for roofing projects. Watch this short video to see the projects roofers are working on and hear specifically why they’re ...
All it takes is a spark
By The Coffee Shops™. Ways to protect your home from fire damage this wildfire season. Wildfires can start in an instant, going from a small floating ember to a raging, wide-spread fire in merely an instant. For homeowners, this means preparing ahead of time to keep their home safe and ...
Snow retention: Freedom from worry
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Instead of thinking of snow retention as an optional accessory, consider it a thoughtful enhancement to your roofing project. For many homeowners, a new or upgraded roof is about protection, curb appeal and long-term peace of mind. But in areas of the country receiving significant amounts of ...
The lowest bid isn't always the best roof: 5 things to ask before you sign
By V.C. Veterans Contracting. Check if a contractor is licensed, insured and certified before signing any contracts. Getting a new roof is one of the largest investments you'll make in your home or building. Whether you're replacing aging shingles on a family home or overseeing a commercial re-roof, the process usually starts ...
Top June articles: Fire resistance, cool surfaces and more
By Emma Peterson. See what AskARoofer readers were interested in this month! It’s time again for our monthly article recap! At the end of each month, we like to look at the articles that caught you, our readers, attention. Not only does this give us a chance to walk ...
A medal for metal
The Coffee Shops™. This Utah home won over the judges with its stunning craftsmanship and modern shine. Each quarter, Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) hosts the Best Residential Metal Roofing competition. For Q1 of 2026, the contractors showed off their impeccable skills and craftsmanship by entering their most impressive projects, and ...
Copper’s a keeper: The stunning visuals and durability of copper roofing
By Anna Lockhart. One Texas home wows the judges and wins Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) Best Residential Metal Roofing Project of Q1 for 2026! Each quarter, Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) presents awards to outstanding residential metal roofing projects that stand out against the rest. For Q1 of this year, ...
Historic structure gets new life with composite siding
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Hand-split shake siding from DaVinci recaptures authentic cedar siding. Built around 1914, the three-story water tower on the old Weeks homestead is still standing. And today it’s been given new life. The structure, which is a historical focal point on Lopez Island in Washington state, has just been refinished ...
