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Built for every storm

December 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By DECRA Metal Roofing. Homeowners in cold regions are turning to metal roofing for high-performance protection against harsh winter conditions. Across the United States, winter weather has become more unpredictable and intense. Homeowners in cold climates are facing longer seasons of snow, ice and freezing rain, often arriving earlier ...

DECRA Metal Roofing Project of the Year

November 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Submissions are now open for DECRA’s 2025 Project of the Year. This is your chance to showcase your craftsmanship, gain industry recognition, and win some incredible prizes! How to Enter Submit your project(s) by December 22, 2025 Six finalists will be chosen by the DECRA Metal Roofing team by January 5, 2026 based on ...

Win an R-Club membership with DECRA’s 2025 Project of the Year Competition

September 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Jenny Yu. Enter your project for a chance to receive cutting-edge tools, professional resources and industry recognition. Are you a DECRA installer? If so, you have a chance to win an R-Club membership! Every year, DECRA hosts its Project of the Year competition, where contractors can showcase their craftsmanship, gain ...

Classic look, modern materials

August 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Mark Gallant, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn how metal shake roofing boasts superior durability while still delivering a timeless aesthetic. Since the early beginnings of our nation, people covered their homes with the best materials they could find. Wood shake roofs have been a mainstay since, topping the houses of ...

Metal roofing myths, busted

August 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Do you think you know the whole truth about metal roofs? Some of these facts might surprise you! Editor’s note: Share this information with customers who have questions about metal roofs. Metal roofing often gets a bad rap: too loud, too hot, too risky, ...

Metal roofing myths, busted

August 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Hail hits harder than you think

June 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Catching hail damage early can save your roof and wallet before small issues turn into big repairs. If you think a few hailstones can’t do much harm to your roof, think again. What looks like a harmless dimple or small crack could be the ...

How to clean your metal roof and prevent buildup

June 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. DECRA gives advice for maintaining stone-coated metal roofing, without sacrificing integrity. Maintaining a stone-coated metal roof doesn’t have to be a headache. DECRA Metal Roofing, the original manufacturer of stone-coated metal roofing, has outlined best practices for keeping these roofs free from mold, algae and lichen, helping ...

The rise of residential metal

June 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Discover how modern innovations have made metal roofing not only a functional choice, but an aesthetic one, too. Metal roofing has long been a popular roofing choice for industrial and other commercial applications for its durability and functionality. However, it initially faced challenges breaking ...