When a slate roof on an impressive residence in Sheboygan, Wis., failed after only six years, it was Petersen’s Redi-Roof panels that came to the rescue.

The Snap-Clad panels for the 80,000-square-foot store were installed by Orndorff & Spaid in Beltsville, Maryland and fabricated at Petersen’s manufacturing facility in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. 

At the start of this year, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) predicted this would be the year when the concept of the “durable home” will become reality.

Metal roofs are known for being easy to maintain, exceptionally long lasting and durable. According to the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), regularly cleaning your metal roof not only extends the life of the roof but also maximizes performance. 

Metal Roofing Alliance member Todd Miller of Isaiah industries guides us through what is fact and what is fiction in the metal roofing vs. shingles debate. 

The alliance points out that metal roofing has a Class A fire rating — making it among the highest, most fire-resistant materials available.

Metal roofing companies and executives from across the country took top prizes during the Metal Construction Association’s second annual Triumph Awards.

Market share for residential metal roofing jumped from approximately 8 percent in 2014 to 11 percent in 2015, increasing total demand for metal roofing from 11.7 million squares to 17.7 million squares, according to a recent study by Dodge Data & Analytics.

The Metal Roofing Alliance has a new executive director.