To assist consumers in their search for a metal roof, the Metal Roofing Alliance has a free online service that allows homeowners to locate a contractor in their immediate area.

By logging onto the MRA website, www.metalroofing.com in the United States or Canada, consumers can enter their zip code and immediately view the names of numerous roofing contractors in their area that can provide additional information and in many cases, a free estimate.

According to Tom Black, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance, contractors have found web leads beneficial because the website captures so much information about potential clients. In addition, Black reports that the majority of consumers who locate contractors through the website are very serious about re-roofing their homes.