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Standing-Seam Metal
Standing-seam metal is the long-haul play. Higher upfront cost, lower total cost of ownership over 40-50 years. Big in Alabama for outbuildings, modern homes, and porches — and increasingly for whole-home retrofits.
Lifespan40-50 yrs
Cost tier$$$$
WeightLight
Best forModern homes, farmhouse style, long-term primary residences, low-slope porch tie-ins
✓ What's good
The pros.
- 40-50+ year lifespan typical
- Class A fire rating, Class 4 impact (most profiles)
- Reflective — measurable energy savings in AL summers
- Wind ratings up to 140 mph
- Looks distinctive — modern or classic farmhouse
! Honest trade-offs
The cons.
- Higher upfront cost than shingle
- Requires experienced install — fewer crews qualified
- Noisier in heavy rain (mitigated by proper underlayment)
- Can show oil-canning on long flat panels
Manufacturers for metal.
The names we trust on the trailer. Have a preference? Tell us and we'll spec it.
Galvalume
ABM Panels
Painted steel (Kynar 500)
Copper (custom)
How metal
goes on a Birmingham home.
Step-by-step. Most jobs run 1-3 days on the roof depending on size, pitch, and weather.
01
Tear off and inspect deck thoroughly — metal is unforgiving of deck issues
02
High-temp ice and water shield over the full deck
03
Drip edge, valley pans, custom flashing fabricated for the job
04
Standing-seam panels run to length — no horizontal seams when avoidable
05
Mechanical or snap-lock seam, concealed clips
06
Ridge cap, hip flashing, soffit closures
07
Final inspection, magnet sweep, customer walkthrough