Metal Roofing
Built To Outlast.

Metal costs more up front than asphalt, no way around it. Your price depends on the roof's size and slope, the system, and how cut-up the roof is with valleys and dormers; standing seam runs higher than metal shingles or panels. The trade is longevity: metal often lasts two to three times as long as asphalt, so the cost per year of protection can actually come out lower, and many homeowners trim summer cooling bills and dodge years of repairs. We'll measure your roof and give you a written number, not a ballpark over the phone.

A correctly installed metal roof lasts 40 to 70 years here, sometimes more, against 15 to 25 for typical asphalt in Wisconsin's freeze-thaw swings. Standing seam tends to last longest because it has no exposed fasteners to back out over time. The variables are the metal, the coating, and the quality of the install and ventilation. For most homeowners, this is the last roof the house will need.

It helps a great deal, though no roof is fully immune. Dams start when attic heat melts snow that refreezes at the cold eaves; metal's smooth surface drops the snow before it can melt and refreeze, and it has far fewer seams for trapped water to exploit. We also check your attic insulation and ventilation during the job, because stopping heat loss matters as much as the roof itself. Roof plus ventilation together is what actually ends the winter leaks.

This is the question we hear most, and the answer surprises people. Over solid decking with underlayment, a metal roof is no louder than any other. The "rain on a tin roof" sound comes from panels over open framing, like an old barn. On a house with a full deck beneath the metal, rain and hail are muffled to normal, and most homeowners stop noticing within a week.

Well. Metal carries strong impact ratings and resists the puncturing and cracking that shred asphalt. A severe storm might leave faint cosmetic dimpling, but the roof keeps doing its job and rarely needs replacing from hail alone. That durability is exactly why homeowners tired of storm-season repairs make the switch. If you do take a serious hit, we inspect and document anything that affects a claim.

Often yes, but it depends on conditions. Some materials and sealants want a certain temperature range, and snow and ice have to be cleared safely first. We schedule most metal jobs spring through fall when conditions are ideal, but we'll assess yours on its own. If you've got active leaks or storm damage that can't wait, we'll find a safe way to protect the house right away. Call and we'll recommend the right timing.

It can, mostly in summer. Metal reflects a good share of the sun's heat instead of soaking it up like dark, aging asphalt, which eases the load on your air conditioning and keeps upstairs rooms more comfortable in July and August. Reflective finishes improve that further. Savings depend on your insulation and attic ventilation, both of which we look at during the project, but many homeowners notice a real difference once the new roof is on.

Generally, yes. A new metal roof is a strong selling point because a buyer knows they likely won't face a roof replacement for decades, and it carries curb appeal that asphalt can't match. In a Wisconsin market where buyers know what our winters do to roofs, "40-to-70-year metal, recently installed" is a line that gets attention. It won't return every dollar on paper, but it removes a major worry from the sale and helps the home stand out.