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The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is dedicated to advocating for its member companies, ensuring their voices are heard in the industry and beyond. By actively engaging in advocacy efforts, MCA helps shape policies and regulations that directly impact the metal construction sector. This support not only protects the interests of our members but also fosters a thriving business environment, enabling companies to innovate, grow, and succeed.
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MCA Lobbies for Increased Insurance Discounts for Metal Roofs in Florida
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is entering into an agreement with a lobbying firm to advocate for changes in the Florida State Insurance Commission’s criteria for homeowners to qualify for larger discounts on their insurance policies.
This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to promote the use of resilient building materials, particularly metal roofing, which has proven to be highly effective in mitigating storm damage.
The primary focus of this lobbying effort is the Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form, form OIR-B1-1802, which is known as Form 1802 (or the 1802 Form). It is a form used to verify windstorm mitigation features so that Florida insurance policyholders can get the discounts they’re entitled to when their home's construction helps mitigate risk.
By targeting Form 1802, we aim to secure larger premium discounts for homeowners who choose to use metal roofing. Actuarial tables could enable deeper insurance discounts by demonstrating metal roof's significant reduction in risk of damage. We are also proposing the form be update to consider factors such as edge metal attachment, the condition of the roof, and the age of the materials.
The asphalt industry fought this change at a February 21 hearing in Florida. In MCA’s written response, MCA Technical Director Bob Zabcik addressed the commenters’ specific claims, clarifying the science behind poststorm data collection and the research on how metal roofs outperform shingle roofs in extreme weather events.
More than Florida at Stake
The decision Florida makes is likely to set off a domino effect with far-reaching consequences.
If Florida adopts the proposed criteria for increased insurance discounts for metal roofing, other southeastern states are likely to follow, including large states like Texas.
Growth can continued well beyond the southeast, as indicated by Montana House Bill 126 (which would encourage discounts for homeowners who implement fire and wind mitigation measures) and Colorado House Bill 1182 (which would require insurance companies to consider property owners' fire mitigation efforts and to be transparent about discounts for mitigation).
The devastation caused by the most recent round of wildfires in California also put a spotlight on fire-resistance building materials, making that state ripe for incentivize risk mitigation in building.
MCA Sponsors and Participates in Roofing Day in D.C.
The 2025 Roofing Day in D.C. will be held April 8-9, and roofing professionals from all industry segments throughout the U.S. will unite to strongly encourage Congress to effectively address our workplace needs—like career and technical education, immigration reform, and pro-growth tax reform.
MCA believes in the importance of Roofing Day in D.C. That’s why we’re a Gold Tier sponsor of the NRCA-hosted event.
At Roofing Day in D.C., you’ll speak face to face with Congressional staffers about the critical issues we face. You'll be joined by MCA Executive Jeff Henry, other MCA members, and hundreds of industry professionals.
First, you'll learn from expert speakers and panelists and discuss key talking points. Then, groups of participants will meet with members of Congress and their staffs. See the draft itinerary to see how advocates spend their time learning and visiting Congress.
This system ensures you have the support you need to advocate successfully for the industry while you increase your skills and grow your network.
MCA Asks Trump to Exempt Building Materials from New Tariffs
MCA has signed on to a letter asking that President Trump exempt building materials from recently enacted tariffs. The letter points out that the tariffs will undermine the administration's stated goal of increasing affordable housing.
The US housing crisis is so severe that President Trump's first day in office including the signing of an executive order seeking increased housing supply and affordability. It does on to explain that 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods will undermine efforts for affordable housing since nearly 25% of building materials that are used in the US come from Mexico or Canada.
The tariffs will worsen an existing problem. Prices were already rising. "Since January 2021, inputs to residential construction saw price increases of just over 30%. These higher costs ultimately are passed on to homebuyers and renters in the form of increased housing prices," the letter explains
MCA Sponsors Nation Women in Roofing
MCA is a proud supporter of National Women in Roofing.
This volunteer-driven organization supports and advances the careers of female roofing professionals—whether they work on the roof or in manufacturing, design, sales, or management. Learn more at NationalWomeninRoofing.org.
