Metal Roofing
Metal Roofing Built for 50+ Years
Standing seam and stamped metal roofs cost more up front but last two to three times longer than asphalt, cut cooling bills, and can lower your insurance premium. For farmhouses, modern homes, and outbuildings, metal is often the right long-term call.
Why homeowners switch to metal
Asphalt roofs fail. Metal roofs don't — not for 50+ years. If you plan to stay in your home long-term, metal is often the cheaper option per year of use.
- Replacing asphalt every 20–25 years is getting expensive
- Wind and hail cause repeat insurance claims on asphalt
- Farmhouse or country home with multiple outbuildings needing matched roofing
- Modern architectural style calls for standing seam
- High cooling bills from a hot attic
- Fire-rated roof required for outbuildings near structures
Our metal roofing process
System selection
Standing seam for main houses, exposed-fastener for barns and outbuildings. 26+ colors, multiple gauge options.
Full tear-off
Metal goes on bare deck. We repair any rot, install synthetic underlayment and ice & water shield.
Precision fabrication
Standing seam panels cut to length on-site. No horizontal seams on typical residential runs.
Sealed install
EPDM-washer screws on exposed-fastener systems, clip-and-lock on standing seam. Every penetration sealed and flashed.
A roof that outlasts your mortgage
Properly installed metal roofs last 50+ years with essentially no maintenance. Many carry warranties that transfer to the next owner.
- 50+ year expected lifespan
- Class A fire rating and Class 4 hail rating on most systems
- Reflective coatings cut cooling costs by 10–25%
- Insurance discounts common
- Recyclable and often made from recycled steel
Why Metal Roofs Are Winning in Rural Michigan and Ohio
Ten years ago, metal roofing was a niche product — mostly seen on farms, pole barns, and the occasional modern home. Today, we're installing standing seam and stamped metal roofs on ordinary single-family homes across Monroe, Lenawee, and northern Lucas County. The reason is simple: a properly installed metal roof lasts 50+ years with essentially zero maintenance, while an asphalt roof needs to be replaced every 20–25 years.
If you plan to stay in your home for more than 15 years, metal often works out to strong long-term value. Add in the energy savings from reflective coatings, potential insurance discounts, and the aesthetic longevity of a roof that still looks new after two decades, and the case gets stronger.
Standing Seam vs. Exposed-Fastener: Which One Is Right for You
Standing seam is the premium option and what we install on almost every residential main house. The panels have raised, interlocking seams with concealed clips — no exposed screws or nails penetrating the panels. That means no gasket failures over time, no rust bleed at fastener heads, and no leaks at penetrations. Standing seam is what you want when longevity is the priority.
Exposed-fastener metal — the ribbed R-panel or Ag-panel you see on pole barns and machine sheds — is a fine choice for outbuildings, garages, and workshops. The tradeoff is that the exposed EPDM-washer screws eventually need to be resealed or replaced (typically at 15–20 years). For a home, we almost always recommend standing seam. For a barn, exposed-fastener is usually the smart practical call.
Common Myths About Metal Roofing — Debunked
"It'll be loud when it rains." Not true. Modern metal roofs are installed over solid decking with synthetic underlayment — from inside the house, they sound identical to asphalt. The 'loud metal roof' idea comes from open-frame barn roofs with no decking underneath.
"Metal roofs rust." Modern painted steel and aluminum systems carry 30–50 year finish warranties. In our climate, you can expect zero visible rust for the entire life of the roof.
"Metal attracts lightning." Also false. Metal is non-combustible and safely disperses lightning strikes. Insurance actuarial data shows metal roofs are no more likely to be hit than any other roof type, and less likely to catch fire if they are.
"You can't walk on it." You can, if you know where to step. On standing seam, you walk on the flat pans, not the seams. On stamped metal, you step on the ribs. It takes a few minutes to explain and it's completely safe.
When Metal Is the Right Long-Term Call
Most homeowners who choose metal do so because they plan to stay in the home and want to be done with roofing for good. For that use case, metal is often the right answer — no replacement in 50+ years, insurance discounts on many carriers, and meaningful reductions in summer cooling loads from reflective coatings.
For rural properties with multiple buildings — a main house, a barn, a garage, a machine shed — metal also lets you color-match everything into a coordinated exterior that reads as intentional rather than accidental.
Where we install metal roofs
Serving Monroe County, southern Washtenaw, Lenawee, and northern Lucas County (Toledo, OH).
- Dundee, MI
- Monroe, MI
- Milan, MI
- Petersburg, MI
- Tecumseh, MI
- Britton, MI
- Ida, MI
- Maybee, MI
- Carleton, MI
- Saline, MI
- Azalia, MI
- Ottawa Lake, MI
Frequently Asked Questions
Is metal roofing loud in the rain?
No — modern metal roofs over solid decking with underlayment sound the same as asphalt from inside. The 'noisy metal roof' idea comes from open-frame barn roofs.
Will a metal roof rust?
Modern painted steel and aluminum systems carry 30–50 year finish warranties. In our climate, expect zero visible rust for the life of the roof.
Does metal roofing attract lightning?
No — this is a myth. Metal actually disperses lightning strikes safely and is non-combustible if hit.
Can you match my house roof to my barn?
Yes — same color, same profile if you want. We regularly do coordinated multi-building color-matched jobs.
Does metal qualify for insurance discounts?
Often yes. Class 4 hail-rated metal typically qualifies for 10–25% premium discounts. Check with your carrier.
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