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Winter Cold Snap and Energy Inflation
MRA offers tips and advocates for action as high prices put squeeze on homeowners this winter. Freezing temperatures and big jumps in heating bills have homeowners throughout the U.S. and Canada searching for relief and long-term solutions. Sources such as Bloomberg News are reporting the biggest jump in energy bills in more ...
Put Your (Snow) Guard Up: How to Prevent Dangerous Rooftop Avalanches From Happening at Home
The first day of winter starts Dec. 21 this year, yet already freezing and sub-zero temperatures are hitting much of the U.S. and Canada. For homeowners, it’s a good reminder for how best to safely prepare your roof for snow and ice. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) warns that when heavy ...
ATAS President Receives Local Business Icon Award
Dick Bus, President of ATAS International, received an Icon Honors award. The awards recognized Greater Lehigh Valley business leaders for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen fields. The awards not only celebrate the recipients’ leadership skills, but also their dedication ...
Metal Roof Performance: How to Finish Strong
Choosing the right coating gives metal roofs real cache, if homeowners know what to look for For homeowners looking for serious low-maintenance performance and durability for the roof over their head, it’s hard to beat metal. Quality metal roofing finishes and coatings up the ante even more, by delivering a wide range ...
Renee Ramey - Inside METALCON 2021
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. In this special edition episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi talks with Renee Ramey on the METALCON floor! In Season 3, Episode 63 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi takes the opportunity to chat in-person with Renee Ramey at METALCON 2021. In this episode, the two discuss ...
Polyglass Joins the Metal Roofing Alliance
As a material supplier, Polyglass is joining the MRA as an Accessory Member to the association. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is excited to announce its new membership with the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). As a material supplier, Polyglass is joining as an Accessory Member ...
What’s HOT in Metal
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Why metal roofing continues to grow in popularity within residential markets across the U.S. and how to add it to your list of services. With the Read, Listen, Watch® (RLW) initiative, RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and ...
Come Visit RoofersCoffeeShop® at METALCON
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. RCS will be “where the industry meets” at 2021 METALCON, booth #841! This year’s METALCON promises to deliver a packed itinerary full of timely seminars and events that will enhance how your business operates. The show is October 6-8, 2021 in Tampa, Florida and is ...
2020 Dodge Roofing Industry Report Shows Increase in Metal Roofing Use for U.S. Residential Re-roofing Market
The numbers are in and it’s good news for metal roofing. More homeowners are choosing sustainable, resilient metal for their re-roofing projects, according the latest 2020 Dodge Report that measures overall roofing demand and activity on an annual basis. The report reveals that the share of metal roofing used for residential ...
MRA Calls for Increased Government, Utility Action to Spur Home Efficiency Improvement and Reduce Climate Impacts
The MRA is calling on federal, state and local governments and utilities to take more action to incentivize homeowners to make smart, energy-efficient decisions. The start of fall is typically the time to prepare for cold weather. But with a changing climate many regions are experiencing hotter weather longer, making home ...
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