No budget-or need-for a whole new roof? Enhance small-scale areas with distinctive metal detail Portico: Courtesy Richard Bubnowski design Bay Window: Courtesy Highland Builders Thinner metal can still meet UL hail- and fire-resistance standards, but thicker material won’t dent or buckle as easily, and should perform better in high winds or under heavy snow. Metal roofing’s thickness ranges from 22 to 29 gauge the lower the number, the beefier it is (16- and 20-ounce copper are equivalent to 24 and 22 gauge, respectively). Guarantees against chalking and fading are usually 5 to 10 years shorter than film-integrity warranties. Understand the Finish WarrantyĪ coating with a 45-year warranty sounds great, but usually covers only the integrity of the paint film: cracks, chips, or peeling. Expect noticeable fading in about 10 years. Silicone-modified polyester (SMP): These paints are applied to less expensive metal roofing with warranties that cover color defects for about 25 years. You’ll find them on premium roofing products with 30-year warranties against fading and chalking, a powdery residue on the paint surface. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF): Specialty metal paints such as Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 are widely recognized as being the most durable and UV resistant out there. These factory-applied coatings enhance the appearance and longevity of steel and aluminum roofing: Shown: Boral Steel Pine-Crest Shake in Charcoal, from $3.50 per square foot Boral Paint Finishes for Metal Roofing It also has a Class A fire rating, a 50-year warranty, and can withstand 120 mph winds. Then they’re covered with fade-resistant ceramic granules that give this roofing its variegated color and distinctive lack of sheen. Like other steel roofing, these Galvalume panels are pressed into shapes resembling shakes, tiles, or shingles. Shown: Met-Tile Metal in Bravo Red, from $3 per square foot McElroy Metal What is Stone-Coated Roofing? A low-gloss PVDF finish and a special embossing technique help approximate the real thing.
These 38-inch-long panels have the thick profile of six clay tiles, but not the weight, fragility, or fussy installation of fired clay. Shown: Diamond Steel Shingle in Graphite Grey and Stone, from $2.60 per square foot Diamond Steel Roofing Tile Courtesy McElroy Metal They come in six colors, so a contrasting band, as seen here, is an easy upgrade.
The appealing pattern of these individual 16-by-16-inch, painted steel shingles will dress up any roof. Shown: Victorian Shingles in Zinc Gray, $4 per square foot Berridge Diamond Shingle Courtesy Diamond Steel Roofing/White Stone 1998, Inc.
Each 9-by-12-inch panel is embossed with the profile of five shingles concealed clips secure them to the roof sheathing. These clear-coated, Galvalume-steel panels replicate the elaborate scalloped roofing of the Victorian era. Shown: Country Manor Shake in Mustang Brown, from $2.75 per square foot Classic Metal Roofing Systems Victorian Shingle Courtesy Berridge Manufacturing These painted aluminum panels offer a realistic representation of hand-split wood without the high installation costs and upkeep that a real wood roof demands. Shown: Arrowline Enhanced Slate in Stone Blend, from $3 per square foot Edco Products Shake Courtesy Isaiah Industries Each 50-by-12-inch panel, embossed to suggest six separate slates, installs much faster than the real stuff. With subtle color variations and “split” edges, these painted steel panels offer the look of slate without the weight. Similar to shown: Universal Standing Seam in Silverstone, from $2.75 per square foot Green American Home Slate Courtesy Edco Products Hidden clips hold panels in place and let the metal move. Its crisp lines, formed where panel edges interlock, complement a wide variety of houses, from traditional to modern. Metal Roof Styles Standing Seam Courtesy Church Hill Landscapes
Considering investing in a metal roof but don’t know where to begin? Read this guide to learn more about the styles and finishes to choose from. Though expensive, a metal roof will last half a century or more.
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