Metal roofs that last fifty years.
Standing seam, ag-panel, and exposed-fastener metal systems. Built to last fifty years on the right house. Honest cost-vs-lifespan tradeoffs at the quote.
Metal roofs that last fifty years.
Metal is the right roof for the right house. It costs about double what an asphalt install costs, but lasts roughly three times as long, sheds snow and ice better, won’t lose granules, and handles wind and hail in ways shingles can’t match. For a forever home, a barndominium, an outbuilding, or a steep architectural roof, metal often pencils out cheaper over a 30-year horizon.
We install three main systems: standing seam (concealed-fastener panels with raised seams, the highest-end residential metal), ag-panel and R-panel (exposed-fastener panels with industry-standard 36″ coverage, popular for barns and shops), and stone-coated steel (looks like a shingle, lasts like metal). Each has a different cost, look, and best-fit application — Preston walks you through the tradeoffs at the quote.
All systems use Galvalume substrate with PVDF or SMP color coating from a major US manufacturer. Coating warranties run 30-50 years depending on the line. Substrate warranties are typically 25 years on the corrosion side.
Four steps, no surprises.
Match the system to the house
Roof pitch, complexity, climate exposure, and your timeline all factor into which metal system makes sense. Steep architectural roofs typically get standing seam. Outbuildings often get ag-panel.
Substrate prep
Either a full strip-and-replace underlayment for a re-roof, or solid sheathing + underlayment for new construction. Metal installs over a synthetic high-temp underlayment rated for the panel system.
Panels to spec
Standing seam panels are field-formed or shop-formed depending on the run length. Each panel hangs on concealed clips that allow the metal to expand and contract with temperature without backing out fasteners.
Trim + flashing
Ridge, hip, valley, eave, rake, gable, and any penetration trim is cut and installed to match. Color-matched fasteners on exposed-fastener systems. Sealants rated for the panel system.
Metal Roofing FAQs
Will a metal roof make my house louder during rain?
No, not when it’s installed over solid sheathing with proper underlayment (which is how every modern residential install is done). Metal on bare purlins (like an open barn) is loud. Metal on a sheathed house with attic insulation is no louder than asphalt.
How much more does metal cost vs asphalt?
Roughly 2x to 2.5x for standing seam vs comparable asphalt. Ag-panel is closer to 1.5x. Stone-coated steel can be 3x. Lifespan is 50+ years vs ~20 for asphalt, so the per-year cost often works out lower.
Can lightning be a problem?
No more than any other roof. Metal isn’t a lightning attractor and doesn’t increase your risk. If lightning does strike, metal is actually safer than wood-shingle or asphalt because it dissipates the strike without catching fire.
Do you do metal repair too?
Yes, see our Metal Roof Repair page. Repair is a different skillset than installing new — we do both.
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