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Standing Seam Metal

Standing seam panels run roof-line to eave with raised seams and hidden fasteners. We install both snap-lock and mechanically seamed systems.

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Metal types

Standing seam is made from several roof-grade metals. They differ in cost, appearance, durability and how they age, so the right one depends on your home, budget and climate. Ask us which suits your roof.

Galvalume Steel

Steel coated with aluminum-zinc alloy, usually painted. The most common standing seam metal.

Strengths

  • Strong and cost-effective
  • Wide range of paint colors
  • Good corrosion resistance

Weaknesses

  • Cut edges and scratches can corrode over time
  • Can dent under hail or impact
  • Not suited to some coastal or chemical environments

Galvanized Steel

Steel coated with zinc, usually painted.

Strengths

  • Strong and economical
  • Wide range of paint colors

Weaknesses

  • The zinc coating is less corrosion resistant than Galvalume
  • Can dent
  • Scratches and cut edges can rust

Aluminum

Lightweight, naturally corrosion resistant metal, usually painted.

Strengths

  • Does not rust
  • Excellent in coastal and salt air environments
  • Lightweight

Weaknesses

  • Costs more than steel
  • Softer, so it dents more easily
  • Expands and contracts noticeably with temperature

Copper

A premium natural metal that starts bright and weathers to a green patina over time.

Strengths

  • Extremely long-lasting
  • Distinctive look that changes with age
  • Very low maintenance

Weaknesses

  • The highest cost of the common roof metals
  • Soft, so it can dent
  • Patina changes the color over time, which is not for everyone

Zinc

A natural metal that develops a protective blue-gray patina.

Strengths

  • Very long-lasting
  • The patina can self-heal minor scratches
  • Distinctive, muted appearance

Weaknesses

  • A premium price
  • Soft, so it can dent

Stainless Steel

Steel alloyed for exceptional corrosion resistance, often used in harsh environments.

Strengths

  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Very durable
  • Handles coastal and industrial environments

Weaknesses

  • High cost
  • Limited color and finish choices

Terne-Coated Stainless

Stainless steel with a coating that weathers to a soft dark gray.

Strengths

  • Stainless durability with a traditional, muted look
  • Very long-lasting

Weaknesses

  • High cost
  • Not available in bright colors

Weathering Steel (Corten)

Steel designed to form a stable rust-colored surface that protects itself.

Strengths

  • A bold, rustic architectural look
  • The surface layer protects the metal underneath
  • Low maintenance once weathered

Weaknesses

  • The rust-colored finish is a distinctive taste
  • Runoff can stain adjacent surfaces while it weathers
  • Not suited to every climate or detail

Titanium

A very rare roof metal used on high-end architectural projects.

Strengths

  • Exceptional corrosion resistance
  • Strong and lightweight

Weaknesses

  • Very high cost
  • Rarely used on residential roofs

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