This is probably the most common question we hear. And, of course, it's the most difficult to answer because there are so many variables. It's a little like asking, "How much does a car cost?" But here goes.

Copper is a beautiful, distinctive roofing material, and the truth is, it doesn't come cheaply. So how do you know copper roofing is the right choice for your project? Read on, friends! If you want any or all of the following, you should certainly find out more about copper roofing:

Q. Is it possible to fake the look of a real copper roof with another material?

Residential metal roofing is growing in popularity, and a little investigation quickly reveals why. In fact, odds are good that you've admired roofs in your town that are actually metal and you may not have even known it. So what makes metal roofing such a good option as a residential roof option? Read on, friends!

Check out one of our latest projects - custom copper shingles on a tea house in California's spectacular wine country!

MSN Money has a handy article today, "10 things you should pay more for." Item number ten on that list? You guessed it - home improvement. Here's what they have to say:

A peek at one of our latest projects! This custom-curved standing seam finished steel roof was manufactured on site so that the curve of the panel matched precisely the gentle arch framed by the builder. The color is an unusual - but quite striking - low-gloss black. It makes a beautiful and distinctive feature on the guest house of this Sierra mountain retreat in charming Truckee, California.

Northern Nevada is known for its howling wind storms, and yesterday was no exception. Mother Nature threw 60 mph gusts for hours, and that means people today are dealing with blown-over fences, branches knocked off trees and roofs ripped into shreds. So is there a roof that can withstand this kind of violence? You bet.

Our thoughts and prayer are with the victims of the devastating Caughlin Fire here in Reno, Nevada. A man living in the vicinity of the fire, who was evacuated from his home, was quoted in the local paper about his concern for his house, particularly because of its shake roof. It raises the question: what's the safest roof you can have in a house fire?

Check out this YouTube video that shows how MRN offers custom roll-forming for metal roof panels on site. By offering on-site services, we can minimize cutting errors, since the contractor is there to verify lengths. This is a fabulous custom guest house in Truckee, California.