Metal roofing in Burlington, NC

Far longer than asphalt. A properly installed standing seam roof is a once-in-a-lifetime roof for most homeowners, where a shingle roof here gives you around two decades. The fasteners and sealants on an exposed-fastener system need periodic attention, which is part of why we walk you through both before you choose.

Not the way people imagine. The noise people remember comes from bare panels over an open barn frame. On a house the panels sit over solid decking, underlayment and an insulated attic, and rain reads much like it does on shingles.

Sometimes, but we rarely recommend it. Going over the old roof hides decking problems you are about to cover for decades, and it can complicate the manufacturer warranty. We tear off, check the deck, and start from a sound surface.

The opposite. Metal reflects a large share of the solar energy that asphalt absorbs, and the finishes we specify are chosen for reflectivity. Paired with the balanced attic ventilation we install, the attic runs cooler in a Piedmont summer.

No. Metal does not attract strikes. If a strike does happen, metal is non-combustible and spreads the energy rather than igniting, which is why it is generally considered a safer covering than asphalt.

A wide range of baked-on finishes, from standard architectural colours through to darker matte and metallic options. We bring samples so you can hold them against your brick, siding and trim rather than choosing from a screen.

It costs more up front and lasts substantially longer, so it comes down to how long you plan to own the house. If you are staying, the arithmetic usually favours metal. If you are selling in a few years, a quality architectural shingle is often the better use of the money, and we will say so.