Roof types
Metal roof types & related work
Metal roofing is not one thing. The right fit depends on your budget, your roof shape, your climate, and how long you plan to stay in the home.
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.
Open → 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.
Open → 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.
Open → 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.
Open → 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.
Open → 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.
Open →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.