Metal Roofing 101

Most commercial and residential metal roofs are made from steel or aluminum.

Metal roofing 101.

Metal roofing 101 standing seam metal roofing is an attractive and durable solution that is well established in the high end custom home market. Metal roofs do get hot but not any hotter than any other roofing material. Metal roofing is usually made of steel aluminum copper or zinc. Rolls of 24 or 26 gauge steel sheets are given a metallic coating to prevent rust followed by a baked on paint finish.

For ribbed steel or corrugated steel costs are usually anywhere from 3 6 per square foot. For standing seam metal roofing expect to pay anywhere from around 9 12 per square foot. For metal shingles expect to pay anywhere from 7 10 per square foot. We will be happy to help you even if the solution does not include our products.

Most formed metal roofing the type that imitates wood slate or clay comes with a built in thermal break that insulates against heat passing to the roof deck below. Natural metals like copper or zinc while beautiful can be expensive and are usually found in commercial applications luxury homes trims or accents. But attachment and flashing details can make all the difference for a profitable and well performing roof installation. The cost for metal roofing can range anywhere from around 3 to 12 per square foot.