The Metal Roofing Alliance was formed in 1998 by a small group of forward-thinking metal roofing manufacturers with the main goal of educating consumers about the many benefits of metal roofing. Over the years we've shown millions of people just how beautiful, durable and economical metal roofing can be.

The MRA prides itself in all of the great resources they have to offer their members, and hence we are excited to announce our latest partnership with AppliCad, a technical software applications company providing the most advanced roofing software in the world. AppliCad developed their software in response to the challenges associated with the roof estimating process, and now they are teaming with the MRA to offer members-only reduced pricing on their valuable line of products.

With estimators scaling off plans, information that is missing or difficult to read, assumptions being made and accumulating errors, the roof estimating process can become a difficult and tedious one. To address these issues, AppliCad developed software to automate the following processes:

• Models the roof in 3D
• Checks the model automatically
• Simulates material installation
• Calculates material quantities based on the simulation
• Produces detailed costing and reports

Different levels of the AppliCad software are available to suit your business needs:

Roof Sorcerer
A complete suite of tools for roof modeling, estimating and presentation in three dimensions - developed to handle all your estimating needs in one integrated program.
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Roof Wizard
Quantifies all material for a metal roof, optimizes the re-use of off-cut material for the roof and the trim, calculates labor and automatically prints a complete set of reports including the quotation, order form, dimensioned roof drawing, pay claim form etc.
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Roof Master
Allows you to layout any roof shape, in 3D, and export it to your favorite CAD or drawing package for further detailing, or to enhance the presentation of your existing designs. It also provides a complete tally of all roof areas, lengths of fascias, gutters and ridges etc.
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For more information on AppliCad products and how to significantly reduce the time you spend on non-income-earning administration while significantly speeding up the actual income earning task of supplying and installing roofing, click here.

Did you know that MRA members enjoy benefits such as reduced pricing on AppliCad products and much more as a benefit of membership? Click here to learn more about the MRA and how you can become a member.