The metal roofing market for residential application has been gaining momentum as contractors and consumers alike have learned the facts. When you look at the pure volume of roofs in the U.S., the numbers are staggering. So it shouldn’t surprise anyone that roofing manufacturers would evolve and take the typical industrial metal roof to the next level for homes.

When you need to add more floor space to an existing home, can you build up? In some situations, raising a roof is quite doable, and can be the perfect time to upgrade the roof itself, particularly if the old roof is nearing the end of its lifespan. In cases where the budget is adequate, raising the roof and upgrading to new metal roofing materials can be a cost effective way to nearly double the size of a home

The best and brightest new products in the residential and commercial construction and landscaping industries for 2015 have been announced on ProToolReviews.com, and we are proud to say the RoofLoc^® SCRAIL^® Metal Roofing System is included among the winners.

"As manufacturers strive to go the extra mile to add useful and often game-changing innovations to their product offerings, we want to point them out so our Pro readers know who's leading the pack," said Clint DeBoer, executive director of the Pro Tool Innovation Awards. "These manufacturers and companies have truly earned a coveted spot in the toolbox of any tradesman, contractor, or construction professional."

A panel of judges representing tool professionals from across the United States weighed in on entries from top global manufacturers, and the RoofLoc ^® SCRAIL ^® Metal Roofing System was selected as a recipient of this honor in the Roofing Nailer category. Here's what the judges had to say:

"SCRAIL ^® and FASCO ^® teamed up to create yet another innovative system that was a no-brainer for our Roofing Nailer Award. For metal to wood roofing, SCRAIL ^®’s SteelThread fasteners offer 400+ pounds of holding strength installed by pairing them with FASCO ^®’s F58AC RoofLoc 75. Threaded holding power with pneumatic delivery – we love the time savings. Even mistakes are easily fixed with a drill."

FASCO America ^® is proud to be the Master Distributor for products manufactured by The BECK Fastener Group ^®, a leader for generations in pneumatic tool and fastener development.  

Metal roofs are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. While it was once thought that these roofs were too expensive to be practical for the average homeowner, their adaptability, longevity and their environmentally friendly aspects are causing some homeowners to take a second look.

The roof of any structure is one of the key elements in the architectural design and one of the most important considerations in the overall longevity of the building once it is complete. Finding products that feature long-term durability and low maintenance is the ultimate goal of every contractor and consumer when creating a building plan and choosing materials.

Metal roofs have become one of the most common choices among commercial and residential builders and their clients in recent years. Likely because they have proven durability, corrosion resistance, are energy efficient and require little maintenance long- term.  In fact, in a recent State of the Industry report Roofing Contractor, Rick Pogue, owner of Arrowhead Building Supply said: “I have seen industry reports that forecast an increase in metal roofing systems as high as 20 percent over the next 5-10 years." Pogue also states: “My ‘crystal ball’ foresees that as the technology with metal roofing systems improves over time, metal will continue to grow, especially once you add the rising costs of asphalt roofing products to the mix.”