Roofing
Metal Roofing
Standing-seam or corrugated steel or aluminium panels installed as a long-lived alternative to asphalt shingles.
Best for
- Homeowners planning to stay 20+ years
- Wildfire- or hail-prone regions needing a non-combustible, impact-resistant roof
- Steep roofs where shedding snow and rain matters
Avoid when
- Very tight upfront budgets — it costs significantly more than asphalt
- Homes where a specific historic shingle look is required by regulation
Lifetime cost often beats asphalt
A metal roof frequently outlasts two or three asphalt roofs over the life of a house, and many insurers offer discounts for impact-resistant metal roofing in hail-prone regions, narrowing the gap further.
Noise is mostly a myth with proper installation
Metal roofing installed over solid decking with underlayment is not noticeably louder in rain than asphalt — the perception comes from older installations over open rafters without decking.
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