Metal roofing built for Colorado snow, hail, and wind.
Standing seam, metal shingles, and stone-coated steel for homes and commercial buildings across Northern Colorado and the mountain communities.
Why metal makes sense on the Front Range
A properly installed metal roof outlasts two or three asphalt roofs, sheds snow, holds up in wind, and carries a Class A fire rating. In the high country it is the default. On the Front Range it is the roof people choose when they are done replacing roofs after every hail season.
- 40 to 70 year service life. Galvalume steel with a PVDF (Kynar 500) finish keeps color and chalks slowly even under Colorado's high-altitude UV.
- Class 4 impact ratings available. Many steel panels and stone-coated steel systems carry UL 2218 Class 4 ratings, which some insurers discount. Ask your agent and we will provide the documentation.
- Sheds snow and resists ice dams. Paired with high-temperature ice and water shield and engineered snow retention over entries, decks, and walkways.
- Rated for wind. Concealed-fastener standing seam with clips designed for uplift, which matters from Wellington to Estes Park.
- Class A fire rated. Non-combustible, which satisfies wildfire resiliency code requirements in WUI zones.
- Quieter and cooler than you think. Over solid decking and underlayment, a metal roof is no louder than asphalt in rain, and reflective finishes lower attic temperatures.
Pick the metal that fits the building
Standing Seam
Vertical panels with concealed clips and fasteners, 24 or 26 gauge steel, mechanically seamed or snap-lock. The cleanest look and the longest life. Our first choice for mountain homes, modern designs, and commercial retrofits.
Metal Shingles and Shakes
Interlocking steel or aluminum panels stamped to look like shake, slate, or tile. Lightweight, Class 4 rated, and at home on traditional neighborhoods and HOAs that will not approve a vertical panel look.
Stone-Coated Steel
Steel panels with a bonded stone-granule finish. Strong hail performance, Class A, Class 4 options, and a shingle or tile profile that satisfies most HOA guidelines.
Exposed Fastener Panels
R-panel and corrugated profiles for shops, barns, agricultural buildings, and budget-driven commercial roofs. Lower cost up front, with gasketed fasteners that should be inspected over time.
Metal Over Low Slope
Standing seam retrofits over existing commercial roofs using sub-purlin framing to add slope and drainage. A long-term fix for buildings that have been patched for years.
Snow Retention and Accessories
Engineered snow guards and fences, heat cable where it is warranted, matching trim, and properly flashed penetrations. The details are where metal roofs succeed or fail.
The honest tradeoffs
Metal costs more up front than architectural shingles, typically two to three times the installed price depending on the panel and the roof's complexity. Large hail can leave cosmetic dents on smooth panels, and many homeowner policies carry a cosmetic damage exclusion for metal, so read your policy and ask your agent about it before you buy. Oil canning (slight waviness in flat panels) is normal and is reduced with striations, heavier gauge, and correct installation. We will walk you through all of it before you sign anything.
Documented like a construction project
Every specialty roof starts with a walk-on inspection and a written scope: materials by manufacturer and model, underlayment, flashings, ventilation, snow retention, and schedule. You get photos of what we found, what we fixed, and what we installed, including the parts you will never see again.
- Free inspection and written scope. No pressure, no door knockers, no deposit before materials are ordered.
- Permits pulled and inspections passed. Closeout includes the approved inspection record.
- Insurance documentation. Class 4 and Class A product listings for your carrier.
- Warranty from people who answer the phone. Manufacturer and workmanship warranties in writing.
Compare your options
See where we work, from Loveland and Fort Collins to the mountain towns.
Metal Roofing questions
How long does a metal roof last in Colorado?
A standing seam steel roof with a PVDF finish is commonly expected to last 40 to 70 years. Fastener-exposed panels last less because their gaskets age. Both outlast asphalt by a wide margin.
Does hail damage metal roofs?
Large hail can dent smooth metal panels, but dents rarely cause leaks. The concern is insurance: some policies exclude cosmetic damage on metal roofs. Stone-coated steel and textured panels hide impact better, and many carry UL 2218 Class 4 ratings.
Will my insurance give a discount for a metal roof?
Many Colorado insurers discount for UL 2218 Class 4 roof coverings, and many metal products qualify. The discount varies by carrier. We provide the product documentation so you can ask your agent.
Can you install metal over my existing shingles?
Sometimes, but we usually recommend against it. A tear-off lets us inspect and repair the deck, install the right high-temperature underlayment, and keep your warranty clean. Local code limits the number of layers in any case.
Is a metal roof loud in the rain?
Not over a solid deck with underlayment, which is how we install it. The tin-roof-on-a-barn sound comes from open-framed buildings with no decking.
Do I need snow guards?
On most Colorado homes, yes, at least over entries, walkways, decks, gas meters, and anywhere sliding snow could hurt someone or something. We lay out snow retention as part of the design, not as an afterthought.
Thinking about metal?
Get a side-by-side quote against Class 4 shingles. No pressure either way.