Miller Custom Exteriors has earned top honors in the Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) Best Metal Roofing Project competition for the third quarter of 2026. The winning project is a custom metal roof on a historic Wooster, Ohio home, combining two metal roofing styles for a look that stands apart.
The Project: A Historic Wooster Home Gets a Custom Metal Roof
The award-winning roof was installed in 2025 on a historic 1,800-square-foot home in Wooster. The homeowner is a contractor with first-hand experience installing metal roofs, and he was already a fan of the look and durability of quality metal roofing.
Inspired by slate style metal roofing projects he’d seen, he decided to replace his original metal roof with a modern, top-quality system built with today’s high-tech manufacturing processes. He calls it his “bucket list” roof, and it fits with the other high-quality upgrades he has made to the home over the years.
Two Metal Roofing Styles, One Custom Look
What sets this roof apart is its blend of two materials from two manufacturers:
- Arrowline steel slate in Stone color from EDCO Products, which gives the home the classic look of natural slate with the strength of steel.
- Standing seam metal roofing from Sheffield Metals, which adds clean lines and a contemporary profile.
Combining the two produced a truly custom roof, the kind of originality and creative use of materials the MRA competition rewards.
More Than a Roof: A Complete Exterior Transformation
The roof is the crowning touch on a larger exterior renovation by Miller Custom Exteriors. Our work on this home also includes:
- New porches
- A new deck
- A new garage
- Seamless steel siding
- New gutters and fascia
- New windows and entry doors
Why Steel Is a Great Choice for Older Homes
“We love working on older homes with the goal of refreshing the look as well as protecting the homes’ exterior for many years to come,” said Lorin Miller, president of Miller Custom Exteriors. “We’ve found steel products to be an excellent choice for both of those things. The homeowner allowed us the opportunity to make this happen and our employees did not disappoint.”
For Ohio homeowners, metal roofing offers a rare combination of curb appeal and long-term protection. Slate style and standing seam profiles let you match the character of a historic or traditional home while upgrading its durability. Steel’s smooth, durable surface helps snow and ice shed more easily, which is a real advantage through Ohio’s freeze-and-thaw winters and heavy lake-effect snow. Many metal roofing systems also feature reflective finishes that can help reduce heat absorption in summer, which may help lower cooling costs.
About the MRA’s Best Metal Roofing Project Competition
The Metal Roofing Alliance represents the residential metal roofing industry in the United States and Canada. It was formed to educate consumers about the benefits of metal roofing. Its quarterly competition is open to homeowners, contractors, installers, and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada, with awards based on project appearance, performance, and originality/use of materials.
The third-quarter 2026 competition is now closed, and the search is on for the fourth-quarter winner. To learn how to enter, visit the MRA contest page. To learn more about residential metal roofing, visit the Metal Roofing Alliance.
Thinking About a Metal Roof for Your Wooster-Area Home?
Miller Custom Exteriors specializes in metal roofing, steel siding, gutters, windows, doors, and full exterior renovations. Whether you own a historic property or a newer home, our team can design a custom exterior that looks great and lasts. Contact Miller Custom Exteriors today for a free estimate!