Category: Metal Roofing
Metal Shingles | The Life, Death, and Reinvention of the Metal Shingle
In 1822, Thomas Jefferson faced high costs when roofing the University of Virginia with tinplate shingles. Dissatisfied with the price charged by a certain Mr. Broke, Jefferson fired him and built his own machine for 50 cents, which worked just as well. This incident highlights the metal shingle industry’s history of innovation and cost-cutting. The…
Metal Roofing: All The Rage
These Top 3 Curb Appeal Trends are Captivating Homeowners in 2023 What are the current curb appeal trends for the new year? According to the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), 2023 is all about combining aesthetics with practicality, emphasizing that beauty is not just skin-deep. MRA’s top three residential metal roofing trends for 2023 are: 1.…