Using the family’s business philosophy that’s worked for 60 years of metal roofing success
By Tanna M. Friday, sponsored content
Proper roofing is crucial in building any construction and cannot be understated. The stability and quality of a roof provides construction, a certain level of integrity as it catches the brunt of wind effects and forces. When it comes to roofing, there is no better material more capable of protecting a structure from wind, rain, hail, fire, or rot than a durable and energy-efficient metal roof. Just ask the homeowners in the Trussville Cahaba Homestead Village and in the Gulf Coast who have been able to withstand the elements including hail, heavy rain and snow, and high winds, while holding on to its beautiful aesthetic value and architectural style.
“Without a doubt, metal roofs are cheaper in the long run,” says Metal Roofing Headquarters co-owner, Stefan Boyer. “Many metal roofs will easily outlast any warranties that the company provides.”
Boyer explains that warranties up to 50 years are common, but it is definitely not unusual for metal roofing to last 100 years.
Metal Roofing Headquarters (aka Mr. HQ) is one of the top metal roofing companies in America and it is located in the outskirts of Trussville. This family-owned business started in 1959, when Boyer’s grandfather, Bob Wells, started a small metal siding company in Ocala, FL. Known as Baywel, Inc., at the time the business quickly grew into one of the top metal roofing and siding companies in the Gulf Coast region. Four years later, the company expanded and moved its headquarters to Birmingham, which provided a more central location to manage metal roofing projects throughout Alabama.
Wells’ sons, Robert and Robin, followed his footsteps and focused on metal construction which pioneered the residential metal roofing industry in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. Today, the legacy continues, and Mr. HQ is owned by Wells’ two grandsons, Jonathan, and Stefan Boyer.
Boyer attributes its success to its customer service, experience, and workmanship in the industry for over six decades. In fact, their philosophy and mantra are the same as when the family business began, “Take great care of your customer and employees, and the business will take care of itself.”
Boyer shares that not only is Mr. HQ one of the most recognized residential organizations in North America, but it has also been featured on two different national television shows including HGTV, Roofing Contractor Magazine, and ranked by Remodeling Magazine as one of America’s “Top 100 Firms in Home Improvement”. An honor, Boyer shares, that is substantial in one year and to a small family business at heart.
Boyer recognizes the strengths within his team including the work of his brother, Jonathan, for his amazing talents in directing the operations of Mr. HQ. “He is truly amazing at what he does for this company,” says Boyers. “You can call him and see for yourself.”
According to Boyer and Mr. HQ’s website, metal roofing has been a staple of high-end residential architecture for thousands of years, and there are many compelling reasons why.
“From Gothic castles of Western Europe to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, you can easily see why metal is one the most beautiful and durable of all premium roofing materials.”
Throughout Alabama and the Southeast, there are historic homes with the original metal roofing systems still going strong after 100 years of service life including the Trussville Cahaba Homestead Project.
“Metal roofs are applauded for their durability, performance in extreme weather, sustainability, and longevity,” says Boyer. “We look at three benefits to metal roofs when talking to homeowners: durability, beauty, and efficiency. When it comes to durability, this has been the largest benefit of metal roofing. They not only hold up to extreme weather but also last 50 years or more.”
“Beauty,” Boyer adds. “Whether you’re looking for the sleek sophistication of standing seam metal roofing or the “old world charm,” you can find a style that is perfect for your home.”
Boyer says that metal roofs are also energy efficient.
“A metal roof can reflect the sun’s energy and block heat transmission from the roof to building members and living space,” says Boyer. “Painting manufacturers have come up with good reflective properties for the coatings so that cooling bills can be reduced in the summer.”
In addition to these striking benefits of metal roofing, all Mr. HQ metal roofs are covered by the industry’s best Lifetime Warranty, which guarantees no leaking for 50 years and wind storms up to 140 MPH.
“The initial cost to install may seem high,” says Boyer. “But a metal roof is the least costly roof option over the life of the roof since it’s virtually maintenance-free and can last a lifetime.”
This family-owned, local business has been serving homeowners for over 60 years, while providing happy homeowners with top-of-the-line materials, cutting-edge tools, extensive training, and highly skilled roofing craftsmen.
Mr. HQ is located at 2749 Crestwood Boulevard in Irondale. To contact Alabama’s most experienced metal roofing contractor, visit www.mrhqroofs.com or call (888) 822-1015. For more information, email sb@mrhqroofs.com.
