Metal Construction Association Now Offering "Certified" Label

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is providing a Metal Roofing Certification Program for metal roofing products to help companies "raise the roof" by differentiating their products from the competition. The MCA Metal Roofing Certification Program is open to paint and coatings companies, roofing product manufacturers, coil processors, and roll formers.

Based on industry standards published in the Guide Specification for Residential Metal Roofing, this program offers certification of base metal and finishes. Currently certification for painted finishes and uncoated metal is available.

The certification label assists both contractors and consumers in choosing the right metal roofing materials for their needs. The MCA label clearly differentiates quality levels of steep slope metal roofing by applying industry performance standards.

"The Metal Roofing Certification provides a credible basis for product comparison for the customer, and gives companies a distinct advantage over their competition," says Karl Hielscher, MCA's Executive Director.

Approval for participation in the MCA's Metal Roofing Certification is based on completion of an application that demonstrates that a company meets the criteria and agrees with the program requirements. The application can be found at www.metalconstruction.org/metal-roof-cert.

Roofing products that meet the MCA Metal Roofing Certification criteria may be promoted as "Metal Construction Association Certified Premium Painted™," "Metal Construction Association Certified Standard Painted™," or "Metal Construction Association Certified Natural™."

About The Metal Construction Association

Founded in 1983, MCA represents over 100 member companies that manufacture and distribute products for the metal construction industry. The association’s mission is to promote the use of metal in the building envelope. Member volunteers collaborate on projects to educate contractors and architects about best practices for metal design and installation, while also ensuring compliance with evolving building codes and standards that support safety, sustainability, and performance. Companies involved in MCA benefit greatly from activities focused on research, codes and standards, market development, and technical programs. For more information, visit www.metalconstruction.org.