Metal roofing costs more up front than asphalt and lasts two to three times as long. For homeowners planning to stay in the house, that math usually works — and in a wind-prone region like ours, the performance difference during a storm is meaningful.
We install two residential metal systems: standing seam, with concealed fasteners and clean vertical lines, and stone-coated steel, which gives you metal performance with the appearance of shingle or tile.
Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Standing seam panels lock together at raised vertical seams, with the fasteners hidden underneath. Nothing penetrates the weather surface, which removes the most common failure point on exposed-fastener metal roofs — screws and their rubber washers degrading over time and leaking.
It's the system we recommend for homeowners who want a modern look and the longest practical service life. It's also the most forgiving system in high wind, because the panels are mechanically locked rather than face-screwed.
Stone-Coated Steel
Stone-coated steel is a steel panel finished with a stone granule surface. From the ground it reads like a shingle or tile roof, but it carries metal's weight advantage, wind rating, and lifespan.
It's a good fit for neighborhoods with HOA appearance requirements, or for homeowners who want metal performance without the contemporary look of standing seam.
Does a Metal Roof Make the House Hotter or Louder?
Neither, in practice. Metal roofs are installed over decking and underlayment, with attic insulation below — rain noise is comparable to a shingle roof, not the tin-shed sound people imagine.
On heat, it's the opposite of the common assumption: reflective metal finishes shed solar radiation rather than absorbing it, and many homeowners see lower attic temperatures than they had with asphalt.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much more does a metal roof cost than shingles?
Meaningfully more up front — the material and the labor are both more involved. But it typically lasts two to three times as long, so on a cost-per-year basis it often comes out ahead. We'll quote both so you can compare real numbers for your roof.
Is a metal roof loud when it rains?
No. It's installed over solid decking and underlayment with attic insulation beneath it. The sound is comparable to a shingle roof — the noise people associate with metal comes from uninsulated barns and carports.
Will a metal roof make my house hotter?
Generally the opposite. Reflective metal finishes bounce solar radiation instead of absorbing it, and many homeowners report cooler attics than they had with asphalt shingles.
What's the difference between standing seam and stone-coated steel?
Standing seam has concealed fasteners and clean vertical lines — a modern look with the longest service life. Stone-coated steel has a granule surface that looks like shingle or tile while keeping metal's durability. Both perform well in wind.
Does a metal roof attract lightning?
No. Metal roofing doesn't increase the likelihood of a lightning strike. If anything it's non-combustible, which is a safety advantage.