Key Home Improvement Trends According to MRA

Metal roofs can easily accommodate skylights, as well as or even better than other types of roofs, provided that metal is a solid, durable material that when properly installed automatically protects against leaks.

Fremont, CA: As the largest non-profit group representing the residential metal roofing industry, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has a clear pulse for today’s homeowners on what is driving big buying decisions for exterior home improvement.

Heavy Exterior

Delicate detailing is out, and the use of heartier exterior features that give an almost “fortress-like” feel and are designed to show off a home’s rugged resiliency is more trendy than ever. This involves heavy exterior accents such as columns and the use of natural materials such as stone, concrete, and metal roofs that are solid. In particular, metal roofs built to mimic slate are on trend, helping homes achieve a critical, natural look while providing extreme, low-maintenance, and reliable performance.

Natural Light

A big selling point for today’s homes is natural light. Skylights help brighten up areas that feel gloomy or crowded with their ability to absorb up to 30 percent more light than regular windows. Metal roofs can easily accommodate skylights, as well as or even better than other types of roofs, provided that metal is a solid, durable material that, when properly installed, automatically protects against leaks.