--- title: Metal & Copper Blog (3) description: The Metal & Copper Roofing blog by Metal Roof Network offers pictures, commentary and more about metal and copper roofing. (3) --- [![logo-white.png](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/logo-white.png?width=188&name=logo-white.png "logo-white.png")](https://www.metalroofnet.com/) # Your Source for Metal Roofing # Metal & Copper Roofing Blog ## [H-25 Metal Diamonds as Vertical Wall Cladding](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/h-25-metal-diamonds-as-vertical-wall-cladding) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/H25-T%20Metallic%20Silver%2022GA%20Finished%20Steel%20Progress%202.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/h-25-metal-diamonds-as-vertical-wall-cladding) We are asked repeatedly if our metal roof products are suitable for wall cladding, and in the vast majority of cases the answer is yes! Here's an exciting recent project that uses our MRN H-25 diamonds for interior and exterior applications. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/h-25-metal-diamonds-as-vertical-wall-cladding) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/h-25-metal-diamonds-as-vertical-wall-cladding#comments-listing) Topics: [benefits of metal roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/benefits-of-metal-roofing) --- ## [Solar Panels and Copper Roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/solar-panels-and-copper-roofing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/Solar%20on%20Standing%20Seam%20with%20Copper%20Tile%201.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/solar-panels-and-copper-roofing) We had an inquiry recently from someone who wanted to know **if our copper roof products could handle solar panel mounts.** It's a fairly common question, and the short answer is yes. Here's what to understand about solar panels and copper roofing. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/solar-panels-and-copper-roofing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/solar-panels-and-copper-roofing#comments-listing) Topics: [solar panels and metal roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/solar-panels-and-metal-roofing), [copper roof facts](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roof-facts) --- ## [The Price Differences Between Metal and Composition Roofs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-price-differences-between-metal-and-composition-roofs) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/MRN%20Energy%20Star%20Shake%20Black%203.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-price-differences-between-metal-and-composition-roofs) We were contacted recently by a homeowner in the research stage of a re-roof project. She's investigating roofing options and was told by an installer that the average price premium for metal over composition is about five times the cost. Unless you're comparing the cheapest composition shingles you can find to a custom copper or zinc roof, that's not accurate. ** Here's what to know about the price differences between metal and composition roofs.** [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-price-differences-between-metal-and-composition-roofs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-price-differences-between-metal-and-composition-roofs#comments-listing) --- ## [Is There a Substitute for Real Copper Roofing?](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/is-there-a-substitute-for-real-copper-roofing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/metal-roof-network-copper-shingles.png) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/is-there-a-substitute-for-real-copper-roofing)  Someone reached out recently to inquire about a "copper look" option. Copper roofing is a premium choice for many reasons, and there are many people who want the aesthetics of copper without its price tag - understandably! It's true that you can find a lot "fake copper" paint finishes on the market these days. Still, when people ask if there's a substitute for real copper roofing, the truth is - not really. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/is-there-a-substitute-for-real-copper-roofing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/is-there-a-substitute-for-real-copper-roofing#comments-listing) Topics: [copper roofing Reno](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/copper-roofing-reno) --- ## [Our Speciality is Copper Roofing Materials](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/our-speciality-is-copper-roofing-materials) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/gallery/copperimages/copperdiamonds22.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/our-speciality-is-copper-roofing-materials) As a metal roofing distributor, we have worked with a number of amazing materials. But our favorite roofing material is copper, and **we're proud to say that copper roofs are really our specialty.** It's a beautiful material, but that's not the only reason we hold it in such high esteem. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/our-speciality-is-copper-roofing-materials) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/our-speciality-is-copper-roofing-materials#comments-listing) --- ## [The Experience of Web-Based Business During Social Distancing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-experience-of-web-based-based-during-social-distancing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/MRN%20H-25%20Kynar%20Steel%20Mat%20Black%201.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-experience-of-web-based-based-during-social-distancing) I was on a conference call today with a major roof contractor that we work with regularly. **During our discussion, they asked about protocols for servicing customers in the age of social distancing.** It's a relevant question considering the [current pandemic](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/what-the-economic-downturn-means-for-metal-roofing), but it also made me realize that much of what we've done here at Metal Roof Network over the past decade is still new to some companies. **Here's why the web-based business model of MRN is likely a safer bet than businesses trying to pivot to the web during our current crisis.** [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-experience-of-web-based-based-during-social-distancing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/the-experience-of-web-based-based-during-social-distancing#comments-listing) Topics: [metal roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roofing) --- ## [What the Economic Downturn Means for Metal Roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/what-the-economic-downturn-means-for-metal-roofing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/PastedGraphic-1.tiff) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/what-the-economic-downturn-means-for-metal-roofing) Recession. Depression. Downturn. Correction. They're all terms we don’t want to hear, but given the economic impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, we were all expecting to encounter them at some point. **What does the the economic downturn mean for the roofing industry and specifically for metal roofing?** I’ll do my best to provide one perspective on trends we might expect. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/what-the-economic-downturn-means-for-metal-roofing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/what-the-economic-downturn-means-for-metal-roofing#comments-listing) --- ## [Does a Metal Roof Make Homes Hotter?](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/does-a-metal-roof-make-homes-hotter) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/S-10%20Porcelain%20Progress%209.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/does-a-metal-roof-make-homes-hotter) We field a lot of inquiries in our blog post comments, and there tends to be quite a bit of repetition. There remain many [misconceptions](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/87629/Top-Five-Metal-Roofing-Myths) about metal roofing, and the idea that a metal roof might "catch" more heat from the sun than a non-metal roof is one of them.** If you've ever wondered whether a metal roof makes a home hotter, the answer is no.** Here's why. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/does-a-metal-roof-make-homes-hotter) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/does-a-metal-roof-make-homes-hotter#comments-listing) --- ## [5 Ways to Take Proper Care of Metal Roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/5-ways-to-take-proper-care-of-metal-roofing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/Old%20Barn%20Tin%20MRN%201.5SL%202.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/5-ways-to-take-proper-care-of-metal-roofing) As a metal roof distributor and manufacturer, we write about metal roofing all the time. You'll often find us discussing the low maintenance of metal roof, which may seem a little contrary to the title of this post. **While metal roofing is just about the longest lasting material you can buy, there are things you can do to keep it looking and performing its best.** Here are five ways to take proper care of metal roofing. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/5-ways-to-take-proper-care-of-metal-roofing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/5-ways-to-take-proper-care-of-metal-roofing#comments-listing) Topics: [metal roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/metal-roofing) --- ## [Black Diamond Roofing - Wow!](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/black-diamond-roofing-wow) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/MRN%20H-25%20Kynar%20Steel%20Mat%20Black%201.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/black-diamond-roofing-wow) We were approached by a client who was remodeling a 60+ year old residence that was originally built with [discontinued asbestos diamonds shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/replacing-asbestos-roofing-with-mrn-h-25-diamonds) (seen below). He was looking for a roof product that would replicate the style, but without the issues that come with asbestos. Fortunately, **we could offer a solution with our metal diamond roofing.** [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/black-diamond-roofing-wow) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/black-diamond-roofing-wow#comments-listing) Topics: [roof replacement](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/roof-replacement), [diamond shaped roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/diamond-shaped-roofing), [finished steel](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/finished-steel) --- [Previous](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/page/2) [All posts](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/all) [Next](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/page/4) [![Click me](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/100166/e38f6a5d-4add-4a29-9ccf-310d1e00b7b4.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/100166/e38f6a5d-4add-4a29-9ccf-310d1e00b7b4) [![Click me](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/100166/dbff5ad0-fa8b-4c2e-ba51-a75e1459ea5b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/100166/dbff5ad0-fa8b-4c2e-ba51-a75e1459ea5b) ### Follow Me ### Stay in the Loop ### Most Popular Posts ![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/logo-white.png?width=188&height=115&name=logo-white.png "logo-white.png") [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/soc-fb.png?width=33&height=33&name=soc-fb.png "soc-fb.png")](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Metal-Roof-Network/104918926251169) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/soc-li.png?width=33&height=33&name=soc-li.png "soc-li.png")](https://www.linkedin.com/in/metal-roof-network-21a41234/) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/soc-twitter.png?width=33&height=33&name=soc-twitter.png "soc-twitter.png")](http://twitter.com/#!/metalroofnet) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/insta.png?width=33&height=33&name=insta.png "insta.png")](http://instagram.com/metalroofnet) ###### products - [copper roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/copper/) - [finished steel](https://www.metalroofnet.com/finished-steel/) - [natural steel](https://www.metalroofnet.com/natural-steel/) - [finished aluminum](https://www.metalroofnet.com/finished-aluminum/) ###### why metal? - [Featured installers](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/mrn-featured-installers) - [metal roof benefits](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/benefits) - [links](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/links) - [testimonials](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/testimonials) - [details & specs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/specs) - [FAQs](https://www.metalroofnet.com/why-metal/faq) - [resources](https://www.metalroofnet.com/resources) ###### MRN - [photo gallery](https://www.metalroofnet.com/gallery) - [MRN blog](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog) - [contact us](https://www.metalroofnet.com/contact) - [join our network](https://www.metalroofnet.com/installers-wanted)