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Thinking about a metal roof? Get the honest picture first.
Standing seam, metal shingle, and corrugated — what they cost, how long they last, and how they really compare with asphalt. Then get matched, free, with licensed metal roofers near you.
SeamRidge is a free matching service, not a roofing company. You compare estimates and choose who to hire.
- 40-70 year lifespan
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STANDING SEAM · 24 GA · PVDF Roof types
Three ways to roof a home in metal
Each has its own look, lifespan, and price. Here's the plain-language difference.
The honest comparison
Metal roof vs asphalt shingles
A metal roof costs more up front and lasts much longer. Here's the trade-off in plain numbers — typical ranges, not quotes.
| What matters | Metal roof | Asphalt shingles |
|---|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 40-70 years | 15-25 years |
| Installed cost | $10-$16 / sq ft | $4-$8 / sq ft |
| Re-roofs in 50 yrs | Usually 1 | 2-3 |
| Energy / heat | Reflective, cooler attic | Absorbs more heat |
| Hail & wind | Impact-rated options | More storm-prone |
| Resale appeal | Often a selling point | Standard, expected |
Figures are typical US ranges and depend on roof size, pitch, metal type, and your area. They are estimates, not quotes.
See the full cost breakdown →What roofers do
Metal roofing work, explained
The kinds of metal roofing the licensed roofers we match you with handle.
Standing seam metal roofing
How standing seam roofs work — concealed fasteners, vertical panels, and the snap-lock and mechanical-seam systems. Why they last, what they cost, and what to ask a roofer.
Learn more → Roof typesMetal shingles & metal tiles
Stamped metal shingles and tiles that mimic slate, wood shake, or asphalt — how they install, how long they last, what they cost, and when they make sense over standing seam.
Learn more → Roof typesCorrugated & ribbed metal panels
Exposed-fastener corrugated and ribbed panels — the most affordable metal roof. How they install, where the trade-offs are, and how to make them last.
Learn more → Roof typesMetal roofing materials & coatings
Steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, and Galvalume compared, plus the paint and coating systems (PVDF/Kynar, SMP) that protect a metal roof and keep its color.
Learn more → Roof typesTear-off, underlayment & installation
What happens during a metal roof install — tear-off vs going over the old roof, the underlayment and ventilation that protect it, and the flashing details that prevent leaks.
Learn more → Roof typesStorm damage & metal roof repair
Hail, wind, and storm damage on metal roofs, how repairs differ from asphalt, and an honest look at the insurance claim process. General information, not a guarantee of any claim.
Learn more →How it works
How SeamRidge works
Four clear steps — and you stay in control the whole way.
Tell us about your roof
Your roof project, your area, and how to reach you. Contact and project details only — never financial records.
Get matched, free
We connect you with licensed, insured metal roofers near you, at no cost to you.
Compare estimates
Ask for the metal, gauge, coating, warranty, and price in writing. The cheapest number on the phone isn't always the real bill.
You choose & hire
You decide who to hire. Confirm the work is done right and passes inspection before you pay the final amount.
Learn first
Plain-language metal roofing guides
Choose, cost, and plan a metal roof — and find a roofer you can trust.
How to vet a metal roofer
License, insurance, bonding, metal-specific experience, references, and the red flags that should make you walk away from a metal roofing contractor.
Learn more → GuidesHow long a metal roof lasts
What a 40-70 year metal roof really means, what shortens it, and how its lifespan compares with a 15-25 year asphalt roof over the life of a home.
Learn more → GuidesMetal vs asphalt — the honest comparison
Up-front cost, lifespan, energy, noise, resale, and maintenance compared honestly so you can decide whether a metal roof is worth the premium for your home.
Learn more → GuidesMetal roof permits & inspections
What permits a re-roof usually needs, who pulls them, what inspectors check, and why permitting and code compliance protect you.
Learn more → GuidesMetal roofs & energy savings
How reflective metal roofs and cool-roof coatings cut attic heat and cooling bills, what the savings really look like, and what affects them.
Learn more → GuidesPaying for a metal roof
How homeowners pay for a metal roof — savings, contractor financing, home equity, and what to ask before you sign. General information, not financial advice.
Learn more →Why homeowners use us
Honest help, then a free match
Honest, not salesy
Real cost ranges and an honest metal-vs-asphalt comparison — including when asphalt is the smarter call.
Always free for you
Matching is free for homeowners. Roofers pay a flat fee to join. You owe nothing and choose who to hire.
In your language
Every page is available in ten languages, written plainly so you can act on it.
You stay in control
You compare estimates, you pick the roofer, and you confirm the price before any work or deposit.
Considering a metal roof?
Get the honest cost and lifespan picture, then get matched, free, with licensed metal roofers near you. You compare and choose who to hire — and confirm the price before any work or deposit.