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Metal Roofing
Standing seam and metal shingle — 40 to 70+ year lifespan, energy-efficient.
- Lifespan
- 40 – 70+ years
- Range
- $25,000 – $50,000
- Warranty
- Manufacturer + 5-yr GripGo
What it is & how it works
Metal Roofing in plain English
Standing seam metal and metal shingle systems are built to outlast the house they sit on. Metal roofs shed Pacific Northwest rain and snow effortlessly, reflect solar heat to cut cooling bills, and pair beautifully with both modern and craftsman-style homes.
We install standing seam panels (concealed fasteners, clean vertical lines) and stone-coated or textured metal shingles in steel, aluminum, and zinc. Panels are roll-formed to your exact roof length so there are no horizontal seams to leak. Kynar 500 paint finishes carry 30-40 year color warranties and resist fading and chalking in our UV-heavy summers. Metal is also the safest re-roof over solar panels because it will outlive them.
Understanding your options
Tiers, styles & what's included
Tap any tier to see exactly what's in it, what it costs relative to the others, and who it fits best.
Option 1Standing Seam (Concealed Fastener)
Standing Seam (Concealed Fastener)
Vertical panels with raised, mechanically-seamed ribs and hidden clips. The premium metal roof — nothing to leak, nothing to rust.
- 1" or 1.75" seam heights
- Roll-formed on-site to exact panel length
- Concealed clip system — no exposed screws or gaskets to fail
- 24-gauge steel or .032 aluminum
- 40 – 70 year lifespan
Option 2Metal Shingles
Metal Shingles
Interlocking metal tiles that mimic slate, shake, or shingle profiles. Great for craftsman and traditional homes that want metal's lifespan without the modern look.
- Interlock on all four sides — no exposed fasteners
- Slate, shake, and shingle profiles
- Lighter than standing seam
- Ideal for complex rooflines with lots of hips & valleys
Option 3Stone-Coated Steel
Stone-Coated Steel
Steel tiles coated with stone granules — the look of asphalt with the lifespan of metal.
- 50-year warranty
- Class A fire, 120 mph wind, Class 4 impact
- Quieter in rain than bare metal
- Brands: DECRA, Boral, Westlake
Option 4Aluminum Roofing
Aluminum Roofing
Best choice for coastal homes — aluminum never rusts, even with salt-air exposure.
- Won't rust or corrode
- 40% lighter than steel
- Ideal for waterfront and island properties
- Full Kynar color range
Option 5Copper & Zinc (Premium)
Copper & Zinc (Premium)
For accent roofs, bay windows, and heritage restorations. Ages gracefully to a natural patina.
- 80 – 100+ year lifespan
- Copper patinas to blue-green over 10 – 20 years
- Zinc self-heals surface scratches
- The forever metal — literally
Option 6System Details (Every GripGo Metal Roof)
System Details (Every GripGo Metal Roof)
Metal is unforgiving of a bad install. Our system removes every common failure point.
- High-temp synthetic underlayment (self-sealing around fasteners)
- Acoustic underlayment layer for quiet rain
- Full-coverage ice & water shield at eaves and valleys
- Custom-bent flashings — never off-the-shelf
- Snow retention system on steep panels (protects gutters below)
- Solar-ready: panels can be mounted with clamps, no penetrations
- 5-year workmanship + 30-40 year Kynar paint warranty
The system
Anatomy of a full roof system
A roof is a stack of layers — each one has a job. Here's what goes into every one we build, in plain English.
- Ridge cap & ventLets hot air escape from the attic peak
- Shingles / tiles / shakesThe visible weather layer
- Synthetic underlaymentSecondary water barrier across the whole deck
- Ice & water shieldPeel-and-stick at eaves, valleys, and penetrations
- Roof decking (sheathing)The plywood/OSB nailing surface
- Rafters + soffit intakeStructure and fresh-air inlet that balances the ridge vent
The honest take
Advantages & things to consider
Advantages
- 40 to 70+ year lifespan — often the last roof you'll ever buy
- Reflects solar heat (cuts cooling costs 10-25%)
- Fire, wind, and impact resistant
- Sheds snow and rain instantly (no ice dams)
- 100% recyclable at end of life
Things to consider
- Higher upfront cost than asphalt
- Rain can be louder without proper underlayment (we install acoustic underlayment as standard)
Is this right for your home?
Quick fit check
What GripGo inspects
Free on-site inspection checklist
Every quote starts with a real inspection — not a driveway guess. Here's what we look at before we write a single number down.
Every field shingle, ridge cap, and starter course
Flashing at walls, chimneys, and skylights
Pipe boots and vent penetrations
Ridge vent + soffit intake balance
Attic decking for staining, sag, or moisture
Gutter seams, hangers, and downspout flow
Common questions
What Seattle homeowners ask us about metal roofing
Isn't metal loud when it rains?+
Not when installed correctly. Every GripGo metal roof includes an acoustic underlayment layer between the panels and the deck. Inside the house, a properly installed metal roof is quieter than asphalt because the panels dampen impact instead of vibrating.
Will my metal roof rust?+
Galvalume-coated steel is warrantied against rust for 40 years, aluminum can't rust at all, and copper/zinc form protective patinas that never fail. The only place we see rust is on cheap exposed-fastener panels or where crews scratched the coating with a saw — we cut panels off-roof with fiber blades to keep the coating intact.
Can I add solar panels later?+
Metal is the best roof for solar. Standing seam panels accept clamp-on solar mounts that penetrate nothing — the mounts grip the seam. The metal roof will also outlast two full generations of solar panels underneath it.
Does snow slide off dangerously?+
It can, so we install snow guards or a snow retention rail on any steep panel above walkways, entries, gutters, or driveways. Priced into every quote where relevant.
How does metal handle lightning?+
A metal roof does not attract lightning. If lightning does hit, metal safely dissipates the charge across the panel and to ground — it's actually the safest roof material in a strike.
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