Standing Seam Metal Roofing

Standing seam is the metal roof with long vertical panels and raised seams, and because the fasteners are hidden under those seams, there are no exposed screws to wear out and leak. We install standing seam roofs across Dallas-Fort Worth from our Haslet headquarters and across the Birmingham area from our Irondale office, starting with a free inspection.

Standing Seam Metal Roofing

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How Standing Seam Roofing Works

A standing seam roof is made of long steel or aluminum panels that run from the edge of the roof up to the peak. Where two panels meet, their edges are raised and locked together into a seam that stands above the flat part of the panel. Clips under the seams hold the panels to the roof, which lets the metal expand and contract with the heat without tearing at the fasteners.

That design is why standing seam lasts so long. Most standing seam roofs are expected to last 40 to 70 years, and they shed rain, leaves and pine straw quickly. They also work on lower slopes than shingles can, so they’re often the answer for a modern house or a porch with a gentle pitch. Solar panels can clamp straight onto the seams without drilling holes in the roof.

The tradeoff is price. Standing seam usually costs two to three times as much as an architectural shingle roof up front, so it makes the most sense for a house you plan to stay in for a long time.

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How We Install a Standing Seam Roof

Every panel is measured and cut to the full length of its slope, so there are no seams running across the roof where water could sit. We remove the old roof, repair the decking and put down a high-temperature underlayment, because metal gets hotter in the sun than shingles do. The panels go on with concealed clips, and the trim, valleys and ridge are bent to fit your roof instead of forced into place. Small details like the flashing around chimneys and vents decide whether a metal roof stays dry for decades, so we spend real time on them.

frequently asked questions

Most last 40 to 70 years. Steel and aluminum with a quality paint finish are at the lower to middle part of that range, and premium metals last longer. It’s often the last roof a homeowner ever buys.

It’s usually worth it if you plan to stay in the house for 15 years or more. It costs two to three times what architectural shingles do up front, but a shingle roof may need to be replaced once or twice in the time one standing seam roof lasts, so the cost per year can come out close.

Not when it’s installed over a solid deck and underlayment, which is how residential standing seam is built. The loud metal roofs people remember are usually on barns or sheds with no deck under the panels.

Oil canning is a slight waviness you can sometimes see in the flat part of metal panels, especially in low morning or evening light. It’s cosmetic and doesn’t cause leaks. Panel width, the metal’s thickness and careful installation all help keep it to a minimum.

Standing seam is one of the best roofs for solar. The mounts clamp onto the raised seams, so the roof doesn’t need any holes drilled through it, and the roof often outlasts the panels.

It mostly comes down to looks and slope. Standing seam has clean vertical lines and works on lower slopes. Metal shingles look like a traditional shingle, slate or shake roof and usually cost less. Both last far longer than asphalt.

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