Metal Roofing

Metal roofing has increased in popularity significantly over the last several years. If you're looking for installation of a new metal roof from a qualified contractor, rely on Hometown. We screen residential metal roofing contractors to help you find a professional roofing company in your hometown.

Hometown's goal is to highlight the best metal roofers in your city. It's particularly important to choose an experienced and reputable metal roofing contractor because metal roof installation requires skills and tools that are different than the more common asphalt shingle roof.

Advantages of Metal Roof Installation

• Residential metal roofing - metal is durable, when installed properly, a metal roof will outlast most other materials in the home.
• Long term warranties - many manufacturers warranty their metal roofing for up to 50 years. That compares favorable to asphalt shingles, which may need to be replaced every 15 to 20 years. If you compare the average annual metal roof prices to shingles, metal is competitive over the long haul because you need to repair and replace it less often.
• Lower energy bills - metal reflects heat from the sun helping your roof and home stay cooler, using less energy
• Green roofing - metal roofs are a "cool roof option"
• Non-combustible and fire resistant - residential metal roofing has a Class A fire rating, which means it receives the designation of "most resistant" to fires.
• Lightweight roof material - metal can withstand extremely high winds and climate changes
• Will not rust or fade in color - steel roofing panels are protected by layers of metallic and polymer coatings. Industry studies have repeatedly shown them to outperform the corrosion resistance of other coated metals.
• No removal of old shingle roofing - installing the metal roof over existing asphalt, fiberglass or composition shingles (maximum of two layers thick). In most situations, the metal roof can be installed directly over the old roof.

Disadvantages of a Residential Metal Roof

• Metal roofing costs - the upfront cost of installing a new metal roof is significantly more expensive than other common roofing products and can run anywhere from $150 per square to $600 per square (a "square" is 100 square feet of roof).
• Possible denting - denting and marring can happen with metal roofs. Many new metal roofs are guaranteed against denting and marring, but some are prone to damage in the right conditions.

Our goal is to make it simple to receive estimates from the most affordable and reliable metal roofing specialists. Receiving a free estimate from a top contractor is the best way to get accurate pricing for a metal roof repair, roof replacement, or new roof installation.