Roof Replacement
Metal roofing
A standing seam metal roof uses concealed clips and raised seams, resists high wind, sheds snow, reflects heat and can last 40 years or more. Exposed-fastener panels cost less but need screws re-checked over time. Near salt water, ask for aluminum or a coastal-rated finish and stainless fasteners.
- Same-day inspections when a roofer is available
- All 50 states + D.C.
- Quote before work
Metal roofing suits very different climates: it sheds heavy snow in the mountains and Northeast, resists wildfire embers in the West as a noncombustible covering, handles hurricane winds when properly fastened, and reflects summer heat in the South.
Where snow slides, plan for snow guards above entries, decks and walkways. On the coast, salt spray corrodes cut edges and fasteners, so material and finish selection matters more than color.
Metal roofing at a glance
- Lifespan
- 40 years or more for standing seam
- Strengths
- Wind, snow shedding, fire resistance, heat reflection
- Coastal
- Aluminum or coastal-rated finishes and stainless fasteners
- Snow areas
- Snow guards over entries and walkways
Metal Roofing is part of roof replacement. Related: asphalt shingle roofing, impact-resistant (class 4) shingles, tile roofing (clay & concrete).
Signs you need metal roofing
- You want a roof that outlasts the mortgage
- Your home faces heavy snow, high wind or wildfire risk
- You're adding a porch or patio cover
- You want lower attic temperatures
- Your HOA allows metal roofing
How the roofer handles it
- 1
Design
Panel profile, gauge, finish and color are chosen, with HOA or historic approval if needed.
- 2
Prepare
The deck is repaired and a high-temperature underlayment is installed, plus ice barrier where code requires it.
- 3
Install
Panels, trims and flashings are set with clips or fasteners spaced to the wind rating.
- 4
Detail
Ridge vents, pipe flashings, snow guards and transitions are sealed and secured.
What affects the cost
Prices depend on what the roofer finds, so the contractor quotes after inspecting. These are the main factors:
- Standing seam vs. exposed-fastener panels
- Steel gauge or aluminum
- Finish system (PVDF vs. polyester)
- Roof complexity and penetrations
- Snow guards and coastal-rated materials
Frequently asked questions
Is a metal roof louder in the rain?
Over solid decking and underlayment with an insulated attic, it's usually not much louder than shingles.
Does a metal roof attract lightning?
No. It doesn't increase the chance of a strike, and it isn't combustible if one happens.
Is metal good in snow country?
Yes. Snow slides off more readily, which reduces load and ice-dam risk, but snow guards are needed where sliding snow could hurt people or gutters.
Where metal roofing matters most
States where snow & ice dams and wildfire drive the most demand. The service is available across our network in all 50 states and D.C.
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Need metal roofing?
Same-day inspections when a roofer is available. One call connects you with an independent roofer who serves your ZIP.