Metal Roofing
Back to black: Meeting homeowner demand with black metal roofs
By The Coffee Shops™. Contractors can capitalize on growing interest in black metal roofing by offering solutions that balance style and protection. In the article “Why black metal roofing is the top color trend in residential roofing,” Trevor Underwood of DECRA Metal Roofing explores why black metal roofing has become ...
MCA advances technical leadership, expands market opportunities and builds momentum for 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The MCA Summer Meeting will drive innovation, education and industry growth. As members of the Metal Construction Association (MCA) gather for their Summer Meeting, the conversations reflect an industry that continues to evolve with purpose. From technical education and market development to workforce recognition and major events, MCA ...
Daylighting supports smarter metal building design
By Jesse Sanchez. Natural light, improved efficiency and easier installation are helping contractors bring more value to modern metal buildings. On this episode of MetalTalk™, Karen Edwards spoke with Brian Grohe, director of commercial sales for North America at Velux®, about daylighting in modern metal buildings. As metal buildings continue ...
Keeping embers out
By Emma Peterson. The critical role of metal roofing in designing homes to withstand wildfires. As we enter wildfire season, creating more resilient homes and structures is top of mind for many people across the country. To learn more about the role of roofing in designing buildings that can withstand ...
Bend and hem metal on-site
By Jenny Yu. Van Mark's industrial-grade brakes combine portability, durability and precision for demanding metal roofing applications. As metal roofing and architectural metal projects continue to grow in complexity, contractors are looking for tools that improve efficiency without sacrificing precision. Van Mark Products' Industrial Series brakes were engineered specifically ...
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, ...
Project profile: Lynn Family Sports Vision and Training Center
By Emma Peterson. Building a secure space for winning athletes and the community that supports them. In 2015, the Louisville City (LouCity) Football Club (FC) hit the field at a part of the USL Championship, America’s second division league. Since then, this men’s soccer team has won the Championship league ...
Van Mark Industrial Brakes
Our Industrial Series brakes were engineered specifically for the metal roofing and metal architectural industries. We offer contractors the ability to fabricate material right on the jobsite. All Industrial brakes include a precisely engineered stand with platform to handle the load and strain from bending roofing metal. Bend and Hem ...
Durability, efficiency and curb appeal drive metal roofing value
By The Coffee Shops™. DECRA outlines how metal roofing can help homeowners build equity while reducing maintenance concerns. In the article “Do metal roofs increase home value?,” Trevor Underwood of DECRA Metal Roofing explores how a new metal roof can contribute to a home's overall value while delivering long-term performance ...
Why metal-over-metal roof retrofits are gaining attention
By Jesse Sanchez. Metal-over-metal retrofit systems help address aging roofs while meeting modern structural and code requirements. Across the United States, a large portion of installed metal roofs are growing closer to the end of their service lives. Data compiled from the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) shows that ...
