Questions We Hear Every Week

No, and this is the most common misconception we hear. A standing seam roof over solid decking with synthetic underlayment sounds about the same inside as an asphalt roof. The noise people remember is from bare metal barns with nothing underneath.

No. Metal does not attract lightning. If lightning does strike, a metal roof is safer than asphalt because it is non-combustible and disperses the energy rather than igniting.

Standing seam in standard residential gauges handles normal hail and debris. Heavy gauge steel resists denting better than aluminum or copper. Severe hail dents any roof, including asphalt, which loses granules and fails outright.

No. We do a lot of hybrid roofs: metal on dormers, porches, bay windows, and low-slope sections, with asphalt shingle on the main field. It costs a fraction of a full metal roof and often looks better than either material alone.

Galvalume steel is coated to prevent rust and finished with a PVDF paint system on top. Aluminum does not rust at all, which is why we recommend it near the coast. Copper does not rust; it develops a protective patina.

Better than any other residential roofing material. Smooth panels release snow instead of holding it, which is what feeds an ice dam. We pair that with heavy ice and water shield coverage at the eaves and snow retention over entries and walkways.

Yes, and it is the best roof for solar. Seam-clamp mounts grip the seam with no penetration through the roof at all. On asphalt, every mount is a hole.

Twenty-five years on metal roofing and five years on asphalt shingle roofing, on top of the manufacturer’s material and finish warranties. Everything is documented and handed to you at the walkthrough.

Most homes take 3 to 8 days. Larger or more complex roofs run 8 to 16. Accent and partial metal projects are usually 1 to 3.

Yes. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections.

Yes. We carry general liability and workers’ compensation, and we provide a certificate of insurance before work begins, every time.

Always. We inspect the roof, take real measurements, and give you a written itemized proposal at no cost and with no obligation.

Yes, through Synchrony Bank. Promotional financing is available on approved credit. See our financing page for full terms.

Yes, a significant amount of our work. We provide a certificate of insurance naming you as additional insured and a W-9. Contact us for contractor pricing.

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and southern Maine. Call us if you do not see your town listed.