Standing seam metal and stone-coated steel roofs last for decades and stand up to Ohio wind, hail and snow. It's the last roof many homeowners ever buy.
Long metal panels run from the ridge to the eave, joined by raised seams with hidden fasteners. It has a crisp, architectural look and very few places for water to get in. Popular on modern homes and as an accent over porches and bay windows.
Steel panels pressed into the shape of shingles, shakes or tile, then coated with stone granules. From the street it looks like a traditional roof, and the stone coating helps hide small dings.
Metal costs more up front, but it can last decades longer. Here's how the options compare.
| Standing seam metal | Stone-coated steel | Architectural shingles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Smooth panels with raised seams | Shaped like shingles, shakes or tile | Classic dimensional shingle |
| Lifespan | Decades (InterNACHI: 40 to 80 years for metal) | Decades | About 30 years (InterNACHI) |
| Hail | Very resistant, but hail can leave cosmetic dents | Stone coating hides small dings | Depends on the shingle; Class 4 options available |
| Wind | Excellent | Excellent | Good to very good |
| Up-front cost | Highest | High | Lowest |
Not when it's installed over solid decking and underlayment, the way we install it. Most homeowners find it no louder than shingles from inside the house.
Large hail can leave cosmetic dents in smooth standing seam panels, even when the roof still keeps water out. Stone-coated steel hides small dings better. We'll go over the trade-offs for your home.
Metal costs noticeably more than shingles up front. Angi puts the Columbus average at about $11 per square foot for metal versus about $5 for asphalt. Your estimate will show both so you can compare.
Yes, through Hearth. Get your estimate first so you know the price, then finance all or part of it. See how financing works.
Send your address and we'll email an estimate within one business day, with metal and shingle options side by side.
Takes about a minute.
