--- title: Metal & Copper Blog | energy star roofing description: energy star roofing | The Metal & Copper Roofing blog by Metal Roof Network offers pictures, commentary and more about metal and copper roofing. --- [![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 ## [An MRN Project - Matte Black Steel Panels](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/an-mrn-project-matte-black-steel-panels) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hubfs/MRN-ML-1.5-steel-panels-matte-black.png) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/an-mrn-project-matte-black-steel-panels) Here's a progress shot of a beautiful contemporary home in California. The owner had a very specific vision in mind for the roof. He wanted something that would stand out in the neighborhood but also complement his very modern architectural style. [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/an-mrn-project-matte-black-steel-panels) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/an-mrn-project-matte-black-steel-panels#comments-listing) Topics: [energy star roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/energy-star-roofing), [steel roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/steel-roofing) --- ## [How to Pick the Right Roof for Increased Energy Efficiency](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/116637/How-to-Pick-the-Right-Roof-for-Increased-Energy-Efficiency) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16170374-jpg/images/finishedsteelpanel1small.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/116637/How-to-Pick-the-Right-Roof-for-Increased-Energy-Efficiency) **Q. “Can I increase the energy efficiency of my home by choosing a particular roofing material?”** [Read More](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/116637/How-to-Pick-the-Right-Roof-for-Increased-Energy-Efficiency) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/116637/How-to-Pick-the-Right-Roof-for-Increased-Energy-Efficiency#comments-listing) Topics: [energy star roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/topic/energy-star-roofing) --- ## [What Makes a Roof Energy Efficient?](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/77707/What-Makes-a-Roof-Energy-Efficient) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16172156-jpg/images/finishedsteelshingle14small.jpg) ](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/77707/What-Makes-a-Roof-Energy-Efficient) What makes a roof energy efficient? **Simple - materials and finishes that work to reflect heat that would otherwise be absorbed into a home, which would then need to be cooled.** An energy-efficient metal roof system not only keeps your home cooler during warm summer months, it reduces your carbon footprint - and that makes your home and our planet better places to live. 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