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Homeowners in hurricane and tornado-prone regions are taking action, making improvements to better protect their homes
While officials in the Gulf Coast debate whether asphalt shingle roofs are appropriate for residential homes in the region given the possibilities of catastrophic hurricane damage, homeowners who have experience riding out monster storms aren’t waiting for updated codes or standards to tell them they need better performing roofs. That’s the ...
Modern mountain home in Utah named winner of MRA's best residential metal roofing competition
Tucked in the mountainous landscape of Park City, this breathtaking home required a roofing system that could stand up to the region’s harsh climate, while complementing the home’s sleek architectural design. It is the stunning combination of style and performance benefits perfectly matched with its setting that makes this quarter’s winner ...
Building a positive safety culture
MCS Influencer Renee Ramey says that at the end of the day, your employees’ safety should be a reason to celebrate! Safety in metal construction projects, specifically roofing, should be the top priority for any roofing business and/or installer. It's hard to create a successful business or make money if you're ...
Women across the industry - INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
MCS Influencer Renee Ramey says that in every facet you can imagine women have impacted the industry. The following is the transcript of a live interview with Renee Ramey. You can read the interview below or listen to the recording. Megan Ellsworth: Hello everyone. My name is Megan Ellsworth here ...
Get a turn-key sales performance solution today!
By Emma Peterson. Take advantage of Grosso University’s decades of business and sales training through the MetalVue program. The MetalVue program aims to help your team sell more metal. The metal sector is a huge part of the construction industry, worth over $3 billion in North America alone. And that ...
Adios asphalt? The U.S. and Canadian residential roofing industry may be on the verge of a seismic shift
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation made headlines recently by publicly stating asphalt roof shingles often do not last as long as manufacturers claim. For years, asphalt has been the most widely used residential roofing material in the U.S. and Canada. Homeowners often turned to asphalt roofing as a cheaper, readily ...
MRA gets website revamp
By Anna Lockhart. The Metal Roofing Alliance unveils new website to better serve homeowners and metal professionals. In a recent episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), to discuss the organization’s new website. With ...
Keeping NWIR in the focus
By Lauren White. Making new connections, meeting new people, having new experiences were all part of our focus for NWIR Days 2025. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between the Coffee Shop crew about NWIR Days 2025. Megan Ellsworth: I attended the yoga session for the first day of ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2025 Influencers
Our Influencers program celebrates its ninth year of giving back to the industries it serves. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2025 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS), CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) and RCS en Español. Each month, ...
Shifting from asphalt to metal – A worthwhile investment
By Anna Lockhart. For homeowners in areas with more temperamental climates and those looking for a sustainable option, metal panels have become more appealing. Now is the time to make the shift to offering metal roofing! In the first-ever Metal Coffee Conversations, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with guests ...
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