MRA Chooses Two Projects as Top Residential Project Winners for Q-1 2026

Portland, OR - The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has announced two winners in its Best Residential Metal Roofing competition for the first quarter of 2026. One was a home in Possuum Kingdom, Texas, whose original hail-damaged Galvalume metal roof was replaced with copper, and the second was a newly constructed home in Promontory, Utah. It features a metal roof that was fabricated and installed to be as durable as it is attractive. 

Winner #1 - Possuum Kingdom, TX

The word “impressive” doesn’t begin to describe one of the winning entries of Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition for the first quarter of 2026. That’s what the judges had to say about a breathtaking copper roof installation on a home in Possuum Kingdom, located about two hours outside of Fort Worth.

Originally, the home had a galvalume standing seam roof that had been damaged by hail. When the current homeowner purchased the property, he decided he wanted to replace the roofing system entirely with copper, including the gutters and downspouts on all three structures – the house, guest house and boat garage.

Massive in scale, the homeowner chose Metal Master Roofing to spearhead the project. The company handled all the prep work and partnered with its long-time sub, Copper Masters in Fort Worth, on the installation. M&C Seamless Gutters installed the copper gutters and downspouts.

Facing supply issues that made it difficult to secure enough available copper, it took Metal Master Roofing working with different suppliers over a couple of months to get the material needed for the job. Once the project began, the crew did masterful work removing the galvalume roof, trim and underlayment, and replacing rotten decking. The new copper roof was installed with a high temperature ice and watershield underlayment for maximum durability and protection. The 1” double lock panels were mechanically sealed and great care was taken to form and seam the panels, as one improperly seamed panel would have been very costly. The crew also painstakingly soldered the pipe flashing, roof vents, crickets, and laps in the valley to prevent possible leaks in the future.

 “This is the largest copper roof we’ve installed in the 45 years we’ve been in business,” said Philip Miller, Metal Master Roofing. “The owner of the property loves his new copper roof and Metal Master Roofing is proud to have been chosen for this incredible project.”

Winner #2 - Promontory, UT

A show-stopping roof located in Promontory, Utah has been chosen as a top winner of Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition for the first quarter of 2026.

Manufactured by MRA member Drexel Metals and installed by VIOTELL Roofing Solutions, the roofing system for this 10,000 square-foot home is designed to perform in Utah’s demanding climate, which includes heavy snow loads, harsh winters, and intense summer sun exposure. In addition to long-term durability, the metal roof provides low-maintenance performance, sustainability benefits and improved energy efficiency typical of premium residential metal roofing systems.

This award-winning roof stands out for its highly complex roof design which has numerous transitions and intersecting planes. Metal was the preferred roofing material because it best supported the home’s architectural complexity and overall design aesthetic. The roof includes multiple facets, transitions, and high-end detailing, all of which required a high level of precision to execute a watertight assembly while preserving clean visual lines.

“We’re proud of this one because it represents what high-end metal roofing should look like when it’s done right. The design pushed complexity, which demands a higher level of coordination, craftsmanship, and accountability,” said Anthony Ortega, VIOTELL Roofing Solutions. “Our team stayed disciplined through every detail and delivered something that not only complements the architecture but is built to perform in Utah’s conditions long term.”

One of the most notable aspects of this project is how the roof establishes the home’s identity from the initial approach. The roofline is the first defining feature, setting the tone for the entire structure. Moving closer, the complexity of the facets and transitions becomes more apparent, framed by the surrounding landscape and retaining wall. The result is a roof that not only performs at a high level but also carries the architectural vision of the home.

With this phase of the competition now closed, the search is on for MRA’s Best Residential Metal Roofing project for the second quarter of 2026. Open to U.S. and Canada homeowners, contractors, installers and manufacturers, honors are awarded for project appearance, performance and originality/use of materials. Interested participants can find information about how to enter and competition rules online at https://www.metalroofing.com/mra-contest-form.

About The Metal Roofing Alliance

Representing metal roofing manufacturers in the United States and Canada, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit organization to help educate consumers about the many benefits of metal roofs. The main objective of MRA is to increase awareness of the beauty, durability and money-saving advantages of quality metal roofs among homeowners, as well as to provide support for metal roofing businesses and contractors. For more information, visit metalroofing.com.