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Of the many metal roofing options available, standing seam continues to draw attention due to its sleek, modern appearance and long-term benefits. Combining style, durability, and lasting value, standing seam metal roofing in Cleveland and Pittsburgh is an excellent choice for many homes.
What Is a Standing Seam Metal Roof?
A standing seam metal roof is made up of vertical metal panels joined by raised, interlocking seams that run from ridge to the eave. Our continuous snap-lock, mechanically seamed or clip mounted systems, depending on the pitch of your roof, deliver proven strength and wind resistance, providing peace of mind in any weather.
Additionally, these panels use concealed fasteners, meaning that there are zero exposed screws or nail heads on the surface of the roof. This design creates a clean, streamlined appearance while eliminating fastener leak points that exposed screws cause. Exposed fasteners rely on rubber washers to make a watertight seal between the head of the screw and the metal.
Between years of sun exposure, ice and snow dragging across the rubber washers, the rubber dries out, cracks and no longer makes a watertight seal, often within 10 years of being installed. And as metal expands and contracts, the screws going through the metal move as well, often losing their seal. Only choose concealed fastened metal roofing for permanence and the ultimate in water resistance.
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One of the many benefits of a standing seam metal roof is the wide variety of colors available. Our fade- and chalk-resistant finishes are designed to maintain their color and vibrancy for decades. ENERGY STAR®-compliant color options are also available to help reflect the sun’s rays, keeping attics cooler and potentially reducing energy costs. Attic temperatures stay an average of 30 degrees cooler with a metal roof than they do with an asphalt roof!
With a range of neutral, earth-toned, and bold options to choose from, you can find a color that complements your home and enhances its overall appearance.
Key insight: Color isn’t only cosmetic – a reflective, ENERGY STAR®-compliant finish also works to keep your attic cooler.
Choosing a new roof can be overwhelming with all of the options available on the market, but as you’ll discover, the benefits of a standing seam metal roof for your Cleveland or Pittsburgh house far outweigh the others. Standing seam and our metal shingle roofing systems provide benefits such as:
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The Importance in Material for Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Any company can say that they provide standing seam metal roofing, but it’s the products that they use and the team that installs them that will have the greatest impact on your installation and its longevity. Each standing seam metal roof is produced in our area, just for you, under the direction of Distinctive Metal Roofing.
| Material Factor | Why It Matters at Distinctive Metal Roofing |
|---|---|
| Gauge | This is the thickness of the material and the thinner the metal, the higher the number. While home improvement stores offer 28 or 29 gauge as the “standard,” this is not the norm for true standing seam metal roofing. Our standard is 24 gauge, meaning that it can withstand hail better than the commonly accepted 26-gauge panels that are offered by other metal roofers. |
| Paint Coating | Our standing seam metal roofing is finished with Kynar 500® PVDF resin, a high-performance coating designed to resist fading and chalking over time. This durable finish outperforms silicone polyester and acrylic coatings found on cheaper standing seam roofs, helping your roof maintain its color and appearance for years to come. The finish is combined with decades of warranty coverage, meaning our roofing materials are designed to provide lasting performance and protection. |
| Locking Mechanisms and Rib Height | Some standing seam metal roofing contractors will form their panels in your yard instead of purchasing pre-formed or pre-cut panels. While this may seem like a custom approach, the quality tends to be very weak. At Distinctive Metal Roofing, we work with manufacturers who specialize in standing seam materials and use a manufacturer who forms our panels on a $250,000 German roll former vs. the much less expensive and poorer quality roll formers other installers use in the field. Kept under roof and in tight calibration, wind resistance and water tightness is second to none. Our panels also have a 1½″ rib height, the best defense against moisture and a cleaner-looking seam. Many field-formed panels have seams of ¾″ or less. |
| Substrate | When it comes to materials, our choice, Galvalume (steel coated with an aluminum-zinc alloy), is the go-to since other materials such as aluminum are too soft. They can easily dent from even the slightest hail, whereas 24-gauge Galvalume panel is a lot less likely to do so. |
| Striations | There is a term called “oil canning” that describes the waviness that occurs with standing seam panels and is caused by thermal expansion and contraction. We use striated panels, which minimize oil canning by absorbing the thermal expansion and contraction that’s normal with metal when it heats and cools. |
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What Sets Our Cleveland and Pittsburgh Standing Seam Metal Roofing Company Apart
Every roof is unique, and its complexity plays a key role in determining the ideal metal roofing solution. Roof designs with valleys, dormers, skylights, chimneys, or multiple rooflines demand precision craftsmanship to ensure long-lasting, watertight protection.
Our award-winning products, including the 24-gauge concealed-fastened standing seam metal roof, combines exceptional durability with timeless curb appeal, protecting your most valuable asset, your home, for a lifetime.
By choosing Distinctive Metal Roofing, you’ll be investing in a roof that is backed by industry-leading warranties and a team that’s dedicated to excellence. We’ve had the same crew for 16+ years, focusing on and perfecting metal roofing, and only metal roofing, the entire time.
In addition to our experienced installation crew, by working with us for standing seam metal roofing in Cleveland or Pittsburgh, you’ll reap advantages such as a 40-year coating warranty and also a 20-year Galvalume® warranty, providing that added protection for your home.
Costs to Consider When Hiring a Standing Seam Metal Roofing Contractor
Deciding to re-roof your home is a major investment, and while a metal roof is a higher upfront cost, the long-term benefits make it a smarter choice compared to the other options.
Asphalt roofing may be the cheaper route upfront, but after having to replace or maintain the roof two or three times, the costs quickly add up. A metal roof, on the other hand, is installed once and lasts three to four times as long as asphalt.
| Asphalt Roofing | Standing Seam Metal Roof | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | Cheaper route upfront | Higher upfront cost |
| Replacement | ✕Replaced or maintained two or three times | ✓Installed once |
| Cost Over Time | Costs add up with each replacement | ✓One installation, no replacement cost |
The bottom line: We don’t pressure anyone into purchasing a metal roof but rather, we educate our customers on why it can be the better alternative. We’re transparent about the fact that, yes, a metal roof costs more than an asphalt roof, but we also explain why and how that investment can pay off in the long run.
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