Metal roofing
Metal roofing, most often standing seam or exposed-fastener panels, lasts longer than typical asphalt shingles and sheds snow and rain well. It costs more upfront, and installation quality matters a lot.
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Standing seam systems hide their fasteners and allow the panels to expand and contract, while exposed-fastener panels are cheaper but need the screws and washers checked over time. Both perform well in high-wind and heavy-snow areas when installed to the manufacturer's specs.
Metal reflects more heat than dark shingles, which helps in hot climates. It can be louder in rain without solid decking and underlayment. Compare it against roof replacement with shingles for your budget.
Metal Roofing at a glance
- What it is
- Metal roofing, most often standing seam or exposed-fastener panels, lasts longer than typical asphalt shingles and sheds snow and rain well.
- Urgency
- Soon. Start within a day or two.
- Typical steps
- Choose a system → Prepare the deck → Install panels and trim → Final check
- Who does it
- An independent, local roofing contractor
Signs
When you need metal roofing
- You want a roof that lasts longer than shingles
- You're in a heavy-snow, high-wind or wildfire-prone area
- An existing metal roof has loose screws, rust or leaking seams
Process
What the crew does
- 1
Choose a system
Panel type, gauge, color and finish are selected.
- 2
Prepare the deck
Decking is repaired and underlayment installed.
- 3
Install panels and trim
Panels, flashing, ridge and trim are installed to spec.
- 4
Final check
Fasteners, seams and penetrations are inspected.
Cost
What affects the price
Every job is scoped on site. These are the factors that move the number.
- Standing seam versus exposed-fastener panels
- Metal type, gauge and finish
- Roof complexity and penetrations
- Tear-off of existing roofing
Before the crew arrives
What you can do, and when to stop
Safe to do
- Keep gutters clear
- Watch for rust spots and loose screws from the ground
Stop and call if
- Walking on metal panels, which are slippery and can dent
FAQ
Metal Roofing questions
How long does a metal roof last?
Well-installed metal roofs commonly last several decades, often well beyond typical asphalt shingles.
Is a metal roof noisy in the rain?
Over solid decking with underlayment and attic insulation, rain noise is usually similar to other roofs. It's louder over open framing.
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Related
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Roof Replacement
Roof replacement removes the old roofing down to the decking, repairs damaged decking, and installs new underlayment, flashing, ventilation and roofing.
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Roof Inspection
A roof inspection checks the shingles or other covering, flashing, vents, gutters, attic ventilation and signs of leaks, then tells you what needs attention now and what can wait.
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Flat Roof Repair
Flat and low-slope roofs use membranes, such as TPO, EPDM or modified bitumen, instead of shingles.
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