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Metal is a bigger investment than asphalt, so it should be the right call for your home, not a hard sell. Book a free inspection and we'll assess your roof, walk both options, and give you a straight recommendation. We respond within 2 hours.
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Pay more once, instead of again and again.
Metal costs more upfront than asphalt, but it's a different kind of purchase, a roof measured in decades, not years. Here's what that buys you in our Midwest climate.
Lasts 50+ years
A quality metal roof can last two to three times longer than asphalt, often outliving the homeowner who installs it. For many, it's the last roof they'll ever buy.
Built for severe weather
Metal stands up to high wind, heavy snow, and hail better than most materials, and it's non-combustible, an advantage in a region that sees real storms.
Energy & efficiency
Metal reflects solar heat rather than absorbing it, which can help reduce summer cooling load, and it's highly recyclable at end of life.
Low maintenance
No granule loss, no curling, no moss issues like asphalt. A metal roof largely takes care of itself for decades with minimal upkeep.
Resale & curb appeal
A premium, long-life roof is a genuine selling point, buyers see a roof they won't have to replace, and standing seam in particular reads as high-end.
Installed right, by our crew
Metal is unforgiving of bad installation. Our own in-house crews, never subcontracted, install to spec so the system performs the way it should.
Two very different ways to do metal.
"Metal roof" isn't one thing. The two main residential options look and behave differently, and the right one depends on your home's style and your goals.
Standing Seam
Sleek, vertical metal panels that run from ridge to eave, joined by raised, interlocking seams with hidden fasteners. The clean, modern lines are unmistakable, and there are no exposed screws to fail over time.
- Hidden fasteners, fewer failure points
- Sheds snow and rain efficiently
- Crisp, contemporary architectural look
- Long lifespan, often 50+ years
Stone-Coated Steel
Steel panels finished with a textured stone-granule coating that mimics the look of asphalt shingle, tile, or shake, so you get metal's durability with a more traditional appearance and a quieter sound in rain.
- Looks like shingle, tile, or shake
- Stone-granule textured finish
- Quieter than bare metal in rain
- Steel strength and long life
Is metal worth the premium?
Honest answer: sometimes. For a homeowner staying long-term, the math often favors metal. For a shorter horizon, premium asphalt can make more sense. Here's the straight comparison.
| Factor | Metal roofing | Asphalt shingle |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 50+ years | 15 to 30 years |
| Upfront cost | Higher | Lower |
| Maintenance | Very low | Periodic |
| Weather & fire | Excellent | Good |
| Look | Modern or shingle-look | Traditional, many styles |
| Best if you'll stay | Long-term | Shorter term |
Prefer asphalt, or not sure metal is right for your home? We install premium GAF shingle systems too, and we'll tell you honestly which fits your goals and budget. See roof replacement →
Metal makes the most sense when...
- You plan to stay in your home long-term and want to stop replacing the roof.
- You want the lowest lifetime cost, even if the upfront price is higher.
- Your home suits the look, modern and farmhouse for standing seam, traditional for stone-coated.
- You want maximum durability against Midwest wind, snow, and hail.
- You value low maintenance and a roof that mostly takes care of itself.
The same careful process, built for metal.
Metal rewards precise installation and punishes shortcuts, so we follow a deliberate process with our own crews from first look to final walkthrough.
Free inspection
We assess your roof, structure, and goals, then recommend whether metal fits and which type, in writing.
Material & profile
You choose standing seam or stone-coated, profile, and color. We detail the full system and an itemized quote.
Precision install
Our in-house crew tears off, inspects decking, and installs the metal system to spec, with proper underlayment and flashing.
Walkthrough & warranty
Final inspection, full cleanup with magnetic nail sweep, and your warranty paperwork in hand.
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You could not even tell they had been there, except that I had a new roof. I didn't even find a nail.
The whole crew was professional, the work was excellent, and they cleaned up so well you'd never know they were there.
Great job explaining everything and working along with us through the whole process. Highly recommend.
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Find out if metal is the last roof you'll buy.
Book a free, no-obligation inspection and we'll assess your home, walk both metal options, and give you an honest recommendation and itemized quote. GAF Master Elite, family-owned since 1979, our own crews on every job.
Metal roofing lifespan, performance, sound, and suitability vary by product, profile, installation, roof structure, and conditions; figures here are general industry ranges, not guarantees for a specific roof. Material options and pricing are confirmed at your inspection. We are not Iowa public adjusters, nor do we offer public adjusting services. Iowa Code §522C. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · GAF Master Elite Certified · Family-Owned Since 1979.