Frequently Asked Questions

  • Standing seam is a premium option and usually costs more upfront than asphalt shingles. As a very rough example, a simple 1,000-square-foot Seattle home might have around 1,500 square feet of actual roof surface. Asphalt replacement bids might range from roughly $9,500 at the very low end (make sure you verify insurance here), to around $14,000 (a reasonable bid), to $21,000 or more from a company with a much larger sales and overhead structure. A comparable standing seam roof might land around $20,000 instead of $14,000.

    The tradeoff is a substantially longer life, fewer exposed failure points, added energy efficiency, and a more attractive architectural look. We operate without a dedicated sales team or office overhead, so we are able to bid lower than average.

  • Send us the property address, a few roof photos, and a short description of the project and we’ll send a ballpark bid so that you can decide whether it makes sense to have an in-person visit. We can almost always provide a price range (the exception being roofs that we wouldn’t be able to work with, in which case we’ll let you know).

  • Great question. First, we focus exclusively on the installation of standing seam metal roofs; we don’t do asphalt, torch-down or any other types of roofing. Second, we’re a lean company with two working crews and with no dedicated sales staff or office overhead. This allows us to bid efficiently without packing in extra margin that customers pay. Finally, we’re “true believers” in the value of standing seam, from the aesthetics to the very real environmental benefits.

  • Sometimes, but it shouldn’t be. Likewise, replacing asphalt with standing seam substantially reduces the weight load on your home. Tear-off allows us to evaluate the decking, flashing, ventilation, and existing water damage before installing a roof intended to last for decades.

  • The large majority of our projects use Nu-Ray 24- or 26-gauge steel panels with a D2 Kynar paint finish. We generally recommend snap-lock systems for roofs with a 3:12 slope or steeper, and mechanically seamed systems for lower slopes, depending on the specific panel and roof design. We sometimes use both systems on the same house when it includes a small low-slope area. We also install Sheffield 24- and 26-gauge systems.

  • Exposed-fastener metal sheets, like those commonly used on sheds and agricultural buildings, are an entirely different system. Because the screws and rubber washers are directly exposed to weather and sunlight, they become obvious maintenance and failure points as the roof ages. They can be reasonable for sheds and outbuildings, but are a downgrade for homes.

  • We tend to focus on straightforward standing seam projects, including garages, sheds, porches, additions, ADUs, and relatively simple residential roofs. We are especially competitive on roofs without complicated valleys, dormers, or unusual transitions. Photos and an address are usually enough for an initial fit assessment.