DECRA Metal Roofing
The Versatility of Stone-coated Metal Roofing
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Stone-coated metal roofing offers the durability of industrial metal roofing without compromising on style. The perception surrounding metal roofs used to be that they looked too industrial for residential properties and homeowners were quick to dismiss metal as a viable roofing material for this reason. However, innovations ...
My Experience With Design-My-Roof Widget
By Colin Sheehan. The benefits of sharing try-before-you-buy online tools with homeowner clients. A new roof is a large investment for homeowners. Not only must they choose a roof with functionality that best matches their needs, but they also must decide between an overwhelming number of aesthetic options. On top ...
The Versatility of Stone-coated Metal Roofing
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Stone-coated metal roofing offers the durability of industrial metal roofing without compromising on style. The perception surrounding metal roofs used to be that they looked too industrial for residential properties and homeowners were quick to dismiss metal as a viable roofing material for this reason. However, innovations ...
Winter Roof Inspection Checklist: 3 Tips
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Knowing what to look for during a winter inspection can protect a home from structural damage. Typically, roof inspections occur during the spring and summer months. But, it’s also important to have your roof assessed when the temperature starts to drop. Preexisting conditions that are overlooked ...
5 Metal Roof Misconceptions
By DECRA Metal Roofing. The truth about those metal roof myths you have heard. If you’ve ever mentioned wanting to get a metal roof, you’ve probably heard someone say in response, “But don’t they make your house hotter?” or “What about when it rains?” When it comes to roofing materials, ...
Tips for Picking Out a New Roof
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Why you should try before you buy when it comes to roof shopping. When it comes to picking a new roof, the number of options can be overwhelming. There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to selecting a roof ...
Metal Roofs Versus Hurricane Winds
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Metal roofs are strong enough to stand up against hurricane conditions. There is a reason why roofs in hurricane regions have such meticulous building code requirements. Hurricanes are the most intense natural disasters we face in the U.S. Just last year, damages from hurricanes cost $47 ...
Color Possibilities of Cool Roofs
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Did you know cool roofs can come in a variety of colors while meeting the same roof rating requirements? A cool roof is a roofing product with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance properties. These components on the roof’s surface lower a roof’s temperature and can ...
DECRA Metal Roofing vs. Traditional Roofing Materials in Tornado Regions
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Tornado season is among us. Make sure you let homeowners know to consider stone-coated metal to protect their homes. Tornado Alley used to be limited to Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas and Kansas, but recently these storms have been spreading beyond these states; and tornado touchdowns are ...
A Day in the Life of an RCS Reporter at the CRA Trade Show
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. My day beat for beat at the CRA Tradeshow. 8:30 a.m. — Today is the day! Very little captures the excitement of a field trip when you are an adult, but going to a tradeshow on a workday comes pretty close. Set up started ...
