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This page contains information from MRA members…industry leaders in their field…regarding quality metal roofing.

Introducing the Customer Success Portal: A New Era of Convenience and Connectivity in Customer Relations

Carlisle Construction Materials Revolutionizes Customer Experience with Innovative Self-Experience Portal

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Worthouse introduces Premium Modular Metal Roofing Panels, Gutter Systems, and Soffits for Uncompromising Performance and Aesthetics

Reed’s Metals, part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family, announced the opening of a new storefront in Fort Myers, FL.

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International Roofing Expo Announces New Association Partnership, Bringing Metal Roofing Clinic to Expo

The International Roofing Expo (IRE), the North American roofing and exteriors industry's largest annual event, to debut the all-new Metal Roofing Clinic at the February 6-8, 2024 expo

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Metalcon Hosting Metal Training Zone at 2023 Show

In an effort to continue metal’s decade-long trend of gaining roofing market share, METALCON is doing its part to develop more qualified metal roofing installers.

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METALCON Announces The Architect’s Experience

METALCON announces special programming for AEC professionals at this year’s show...

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Lorin Highlights Collection of Pre-Cut Coil Anodized Aluminum Sheets

Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, has expanded its collection of stock pre-cut sheets

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Lorin Provides Anodized Aluminum for Isaiah Industries

Lorin Industries, Inc., is collaborating with Isaiah Industries, to provide anodized aluminum for Isaiah Industries’ roofing panels

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AISI Welcomes Dustin Young as Director of Business Development for the Construction Program

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) welcomes Dustin Young as the director of business development for the construction program.

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Buzzword at METALCON: Sustainability

METALCON is offering six learning sessions focused on sustainability.

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Founder of Girls Construction Camp Receives Industry Award

S-5! announces its new partnership with the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design to provide a donation of snow retention and solar attachments for its annual student-led, design-build project.

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Meet the Press at METALCON in Las Vegas

METALCON is offering six learning sessions focused on sustainability.

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Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions Introduces New Unified Steel™ Cool Roof Rated Colors

Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions, the leader in efficient and durable roofing systems and components, has just announced the launch of two all-new Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing colors

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S-5! Presents Education at METALCON & Launches its New Solar Attachment for Metal Roofs

S-5! announces its new partnership with the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design to provide a donation of snow retention and solar attachments for its annual student-led, design-build project.

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Metal Roofing Market Share Growth Infographic

METALCON announces special programming for AEC professionals at this year’s show...

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S-5! Partners with the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design for Its Student-Led Annual Design Build Project

S-5! announces its new partnership with the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design to provide a donation of snow retention and solar attachments for its annual student-led, design-build project.

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New Reed’s Metals Storefront Opens in Fort Myers

Reed’s Metals, part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family, announced the opening of a new storefront in Fort Myers, FL.

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MRA Announces Board of Directors Executive Committee Slate

The Metal Roofing Alliance recently named new board leadership and executive committee positionsM, including...

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ATAS President Dick Bus to Step Down from MRA Leadership Role

Dick Bus, president of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) board of directors and member of the organization’s executive committee, is stepping down from his leadership role on the MRA board after 25 years of service to the nonprofit organization.

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METALCON Announces its 2023 Keynote Speakers

METALCON announces its keynote speakers for this year’s annual conference and tradeshow at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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METALCON 2022 Call for Presentations

The program committee is seeking dynamic presenters who can educate, engage and inspire attendees with presentations on real-world topics, challenges and opportunities in the industry.

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Westlake Royal Building Products™ Introduces SwiftGuard™ Roof Underlayment

New underlayment to be unveiled in-booth at International Roofing Expo and International Builders’ Show

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Introducing the NEW NRCA ProCertified Metal Panel Roof Systems Installer Program

The National Roofers Contractor Association (NRCA), in partnership with MRA and MCA, is launching a new ProCertified Metal Panel Roof Systems Installer Program

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Co-Inventor of GALVALUME® Makes Life-long Impression on Metal Construction Industry Colleagues

Icon and Mentor Recently Recognized for Achievements

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S-5! Presents Education Sessions at METALCON & Launches its New CanDuit Clamp at the Show

S-5!, the leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions, presents a number of education sessions at METALCON in Indianapolis, providing opportunities for attendees to earn continuing education credits.

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S-5! Announces 14 New Patents Issued This Year

The global leader of metal roof attachments announces the addition of 14 new patents issued in 2022 alone

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U. S. Steel Announces New Industry-Leading Warranty Policy for GALVALUME® Coated Steel Coils

Doubles length of GALVALUME® steel warranty in response to success and adoption of product among residential and nonresidential building applications, supports a more sustainable steel future

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Parallel Products Recycling Facility—Case Study

Parallel Products is a leader in the sustainability industry, the ethanol industry and in green energy production—a one-stop sustainability shop.

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S-5! Presents at International Roofing Expo and Launches New SnoBracket™ for IMP Roofs

The global leader of metal roof attachments announces the addition of 14 new patents issued in 2022 alone

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Cornerstone Building Brands Becomes National Manufacturing Member of the Metal Roofing Alliance

Cornerstone Building Brands has come onboard as a national manufacturing member of the MRA.

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Metal Roofing Alliance Strengthens Regional and National Presence, Announces New Members

Cornerstone Building Brands has come onboard as a national manufacturing member of the MRA.

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S-5! Introduces Its Newest Clamp for Easy Attachment to Metal Roofs

S-5!, the inventor of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachments, introduces its new S-5-RC™ clamp for attaching a wide range of rooftop accessories to the Riverclack® metal roof profile.

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METALCON 2023 Takes Place in Las Vegas

This year’s conference and tradeshow takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Wednesday, Oct. 18 – Friday, Oct. 20.

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Robert J. Wills Is Named Recipient of AISC Lifetime Achievement Award

Robert J. Wills, P.E., was recognized with the prestigious American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Lifetime Achievement Award at NASCC

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Lorin Highlights High Solar Reflectance of ClearMatt®

Lorin Industries, Inc., highlights the high solar reflectance index value of its ClearMatt® Architectural Class II and exterior finish anodized aluminum.

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Showcase Your Work in MRA's Photo Contest!

Heidi J. Ellsworth welcomes Renee Ramey to this MetalCast™ episode to discuss Metal Roofing Alliance’s photo contest!

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Drexel Metals Participates in Marianne Cusato Concept Home

The weight of your roof has a major impact on your home. A lighter weight roof can help preserve your home's structural integrity...

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McElroy Metal Roofing Covers New Home of Emmy Award Winning TV Host

McElroy Metal Roofing covers new home of Emmy award winning TV Host

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Record-Breaking Growth in U.S. Residential Metal Roofing Correlates with Climate Extreme Impacts, Desire for Sustainability

Demand for residential metal roofing in the U.S. is making significant gains, according to the latest annual industry report.

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Which Type of Roof Beats the Heat Best? Youtube Building Expert Matt Risinger Puts Asphalt Vs. Metal to the Test in Latest Video

Not all roofs are created equal, and that’s especially true when it comes to controlling extreme summertime temperatures.

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By the Shore: MRA Offers Expertise to Help U.S. and Canadian Homeowners Better Protect Their Homes in Harsh Coastal Environments

Quality metal roofing is known for its exceptional performance and is a smart choice for marine environments, but attention to detail is a must.

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Worried About the Weight of Your Roof?

The weight of your roof has a major impact on your home. A lighter weight roof can help preserve your home's structural integrity...

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Roofing Experts Agree: Don’t Replace Your Roof This Year Without Asking 12 Essential Questions

Spring is the time many homeowners evaluate the condition of their home and ask themselves the dreaded question: Is it time for a roof replacement?

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The Heat is Coming: Be Cool with Cool Roofs

A prepainted product is on the market that can help mitigate environmental concerns raised by increasing temperatures. It’s called cool roofing and it continues to rise in popularity.

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Through-Fastened vs. Standing Seam Metal Roofing: A Comparison

Two of the most common types of metal roofing are through-fastened and standing seam roofing. Both options have pros and cons, so it's important to understand the differences...

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Earth Day Pop Quiz: Is Your Home’s Roof or Your Car Worse for the Environment?

Cornerstone Building Brands has come onboard as a national manufacturing member of the MRA.

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In Like A Lion: As Homeowners Brace For Wild Weather, MRA Offers Advice For Unpredictable Climate Conditions this Spring

As Winter Storms Hit Home, the Metal Roofing Alliance Says Rooftop Readiness Is Essential

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Deep Freeze Danger: Preventing Costly Winter Storm Damage Starts at the Rooftop

As Winter Storms Hit Home, the Metal Roofing Alliance Says Rooftop Readiness Is Essential

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All the Rage: These Top 3 Curb Appeal Trends Are Captivating Homeowners in 2023

These homes, with their dark and dramatic use of metal roof and siding, and performance and sustainability features, are right on trend for 2023.

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Winter Weather Protection: How to Prevent Dangerous Rooftop Avalanches From Happening at Home

A quality, well-designed snow guard system can help prevent rooftop avalanches.

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MRA Shares Cautionary Tale For Homeowners Seeking to Repair, Rebuild After Harsh 2022 Hurricane Season

From nightmare to horror story

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RoofersCoffeeShop® and MetalCoffeeShop™ Photo Contest

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MRA Best Residential Metal Roofing Quarterly Competition Honors Outstanding Projects in Washington, Texas

The MRA has selected a remarkable new home construction project located in Kennewick, Wash., as the winner of its Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition for the third quarter of 2022.

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Lovely Lakeside New Home Gets a Roof as Strong as it is Stylish

Go ahead, judge this home by its cover

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A 6,000 square foot net zero home in New Jersey

This sprawling LEED Platinum Certified home now features 80 solar panels and microinverters mounted on a metal roof with penetration-free attachments.

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Residential Metal Roofing Continues to Make Strong Gains in U.S., According to Latest Industry Report

According to the Dodge Report, the share of residential metal roofing in the United States has risen from 12 percent in 2019 to 17 percent in 2021.

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MRA Issues Repair and Rebuilding Warning in Hurricane Aftermath

Quality metal roofs offer top protection in severe weather, if homeowners do their homework

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New Metal Roof a Wise Decision for Apartment Owners' Association in Hawaii

Goodbye old shake roof, aloha to reliable metal

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New Metal Roof Delivers Modern Performance for Turn-Of-Century Dream Home

New Metal Roof Delivers Modern Performance for Turn-Of-Century Dream Home

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TRENDS IN ROOFING: Allure of Anodized Aluminum Enamors Today’s Homeowners

Learn more about Anodized Aluminum Roofing

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Ready for Fall: Labor Day Tips for Homeowners to Keep Roofs in Tiptop Shape

A little TLC now goes a long way to protect homes during the coming colder weather season

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Design Definitions: Understanding the Basics of Metal Roofing Styles

From tile, slate, shingle to standing seam, today’s metal roofs come in a plethora of styles

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Listen to "Ask Danny" Episode 2: Insider Answers on Metal Roofing

In Episode 2 of “Ask Danny,” metal roofing expert Todd Miller gives us some insider tips and information about installation, energy efficiency and style options.

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Outdated Home Gets Major Curb Appeal Boost From Today’s Homeowner TV Program

It’s the star of the show: A new metal roof is the crowning touch for an amazing curb appeal make-over project airing on Today’s Homeowner television show this season.

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Stone Coated Metal Roof Takes the Heat in Wildfire Zone

90-Year-Old Building Gets New Stone-Coated Steel Roof

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Can financing be a solution to inflation?

Mosaic offers these helpful notes

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Prepare Your Home: Wildfire Protection Season Starts Now

It’s never too early for homeowners to start prepping for a fierce wildfire forecast

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Green Knight Metal Roofing Earns High Rank in Inc. Magazine

With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 116%, Green Knight® Metal Roofing Ranks No. 90 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list had an average growth rate of 154% percent.

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No Foolin': Homeowners Get Creative to Solve Supply Chain and Performance Conundrums

MRA reports rising popularity in options that mimic traditional materials and offer better reliability

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McElroy Metal Provides Desired Look For Texas Lake House

McElroy Metal Provides Coil For Texas Lake Home

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Why You Should Finance Your Metal Roof Investment

Learn more from MRA Associate Member, Momnt

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Cleaning & Maintenance Guide for PVDF Metal Roofing - Sherwin-Williams

Quick facts for cleaning your Sherwin-Williams Coating

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Hiring a Roofer? Go Ahead, Give Them the Third Degree

MRA cautions: Don’t start a re-roofing project without asking these essential questions

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Metal Performance: How to Finish Strong

Choosing the right coating gives metal roofs real cache, if homeowners know what to look for

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Ahead of the Curve: Green Knight® lands Top Honors in MRA Residential Metal Roofing Competition

The award-winning project is comprised of four separate residential buildings—each featuring a unique roof design—totaling 7,500 square feet.

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Distinctive Metal Roofing in Ohio Takes Top Honors in MRA’s Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Competition

Located in Oak Harbor, Ohio, the award-winning project features an installation of a beautiful new metal roof on a barn style, 1952 home that originally had a single layer asphalt roof.

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Boral Steel and Full Service Roofing Named Winners of MRA’s Best Residential Metal Roofing Competition

The award-winning metal roof was installed on the 3,500 square-foot home this spring after the home’s original asphalt roof failed prematurely...

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Metal Roofing 101: MRA Launches New Educational Resources for Homeowners

New educational video resources focusing on the specific performance and sustainability benefits of residential metal roofing are now available...

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An Indispensable Tool That Helps Homeowners Avoid A Potentially Massive Mistake

MRA’s free online visualizer tool gives homeowners the opportunity to try before they buy and invest thousands on a new roof.

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MRA Selects DECRA and Weather Shield as Winners of Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Competition

The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has selected manufacturer DECRA Metal Roofing and roofing installer Weather Shield Metal Roofing as the winners of its Best Residential Metal Roofing Project

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MRA Partners with Mosaic in Support of the Metal Roofing Industry

The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has launched a renewed partnership with Mosaic, whose home improvement financing platform allows contractors to offer simple, point-of-sale financing solutions to their customers.

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Union Corrugating Company Celebrates 75 Years of Outstanding Customer Service and Support

For three-quarters of a century, Union Corrugating Company has served the metal building components market. Read their full press release here.

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Seriously on Trend: MRA Announces Most Popular Exterior Home Colors For 2021

Read the full article from Roofers Coffee Shop.

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New Reed's Metals Bilingual Website

Reed's Metals is pleased to announce the launch of our new mobile friendly "bilingual" English/Spanish website! This exciting resource further differentiates and diversifies our company and our offerings in the industry to better service our customers, partners, vendors and employees.

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Fluropon Metal Trends Color Collection

The Fluropon Metal Trends Color Collection from Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings offers the classic aesthetic of natural metals with the long-lasting performance provided by Fluropon 70% PVDF metal coatings.

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Metal Roofing Systems: The 2-Day Course

If you design, install, commission, maintain or repair metal roofing systems, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to do your job correctly and avoid problems.

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HBS Dealer: Boral Introduces New Virtual Design Center

Available now to explore, the Virtual Design Center showcases Boral Roofing's complete suite of roofing solutions in the categories of clay, concrete, steel, composite and components within a virtual reality setting.

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Tilcor Roofing Opens New Operations in Grand Prairie, Texas

Tilcor Roofing Systems is excited to announce the next phase of our growth – a move into our own location with a team dedicated to serving you at the highest level.

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S-5! Recognized for Its Contribution to Sustainability of Innovative California Community

S-5! Metal Roof Innovations (S-5!) announced it has been awarded the Metal Construction Association (MCA) Chairman’s Award for metal construction projects of 2019 in the residential category.

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Reed's Metals is Open for Business and Ready to Help You!

Reed's Metals is open for business and falls within the definition of essential business [or supplier of an essential business] as defined in the Executive Order.

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Tilcor Roofing Joins Metal Roofing Alliance

Consumers can confidently turn to Tilcor Roofing Systems for quality metal roofing products, capable consumer service, and materials backed by long, tough warranties.

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RoofersCoffeeShop® is a Winner at the 2019 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards

RCS wins B2B Website Building & Construction and honorable mention for B2B Social Media/Online Community.

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Webinar: 7 ways MarketSharp Can Help With Today's Business Disruption

Did you miss this MarketSharp training session? We've got you covered with this recording that highlights the specific items that will contribute to keeping your cash flowing.

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Reed's Metals Is Your Local Source for Pole Barns

At Reed's Metals, pole barns are our most versatile and budget friendly building option. They are custom designed and constructed for your needs.

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Boral Steel Introduces New Screw Fasteners

Corrosion resistant, all-weather screws are designed for fast, easy installation.

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New Texas Vista Collection

New concrete tile shades harmonize with currently celebrated Texas home architecture styles.

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ProteaBracket™

Learn more about the new aluminum metal roof attachment solution product that is The Right Way™ to attach solar PV to trapezoidal roof profiles.

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Boral Roofing Announces Two New VPs

Boral Roofing LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Hugh Laurie to vice president of finance and the addition of Harvey “Harv” Shelton as vice president of operations.

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Boral Roofing Introduces Boral Steel™

High-performance stone-coated steel roofing line now positions established roofing manufacturer as market leader in metal, retrofit roofing sectors nationwide.

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Boral Opens Design Center in Winter Park, Florida

The new facility will showcase Boral Roofing’s full range of durable and sustainable roofing solutions, which encompass Concrete, Clay, Boral Steel’s Stone-Coated Steel and Inspire Composite systems.

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Comparing Roof Types

Comparing Roof Types

See how metal roofs stack up against other roofing materials including asphalt, tile, slate and wooden shake.

Comparing Roof Types

Metal Roofing In Action

View examples of beautiful metal roofing projects and their happy homeowners.

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