Beautifully Complex: Stunning Metal Roof on Utah Home Named Winner of MRA's Competition
- Metal Roofing Alliance
- 5 days ago
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MRA announces two Best Residential Metal Roofing Project winners for Q-1 2026
A show-stopping roof located in Promontory, Utah has been chosen as a top winner of Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition for the first quarter of 2026.
Manufactured by MRA member Drexel Metals and installed by VIOTELL Roofing Solutions, the roofing system for this 10,000 square-foot home is designed to perform in Utah’s demanding climate, which includes heavy snow loads, harsh winters, and intense summer sun exposure. In addition to long-term durability, the metal roof provides low-maintenance performance, sustainability benefits and improved energy efficiency typical of premium residential metal roofing systems.
This award-winning roof stands out for its highly complex roof design which has numerous transitions and intersecting planes. Metal was the preferred roofing material because it best supported the home’s architectural complexity and overall design aesthetic. The roof includes multiple facets, transitions, and high-end detailing, all of which required a high level of precision to execute a watertight assembly while preserving clean visual lines.
“We’re proud of this one because it represents what high-end metal roofing should look like when it’s done right. The design pushed complexity, which demands a higher level of coordination, craftsmanship, and accountability,” said Anthony Ortega, VIOTELL Roofing Solutions. “Our team stayed disciplined through every detail and delivered something that not only complements the architecture but is built to perform in Utah’s conditions long term.”
One of the most notable aspects of this project is how the roof establishes the home’s identity from the initial approach. The roofline is the first defining feature, setting the tone for the entire structure. Moving closer, the complexity of the facets and transitions becomes more apparent, framed by the surrounding landscape and retaining wall. The result is a roof that not only performs at a high level but also carries the architectural vision of the home.
MRA awarded Best Residential Metal Roofing Project to two top winners for the first quarter of 2026. The other winning entry features a stunning copper roof located in Possuum Kingdom, Texas, completed by Metal Master Roofing and Construction. See announcement here https://www.metalroofing.com/post/major-wow-factor-a-beyond-impressive-copper-roof-is-named-winner-of-mra-s-competition
With this phase of the competition now closed, the search is on for MRA’s Best Residential Metal Roofing project for the second quarter of 2026. Open to U.S. and Canada homeowners, contractors, installers and manufacturers, honors are awarded for project appearance, performance and originality/use of materials. Interested participants can find information about how to enter and competition rules online at https://www.metalroofing.com/mra-contest-form.
