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Black standing seam metal roof or Metal Shingle?

3 years ago

Replacing this stone coated metal mediterranean roof damaged in hurricane laura. Looking for a new idea for the roof as it doesn't match the new siding. Considering matte black standing seam or a metal tile that looks like regular shingles or shake in black. Gutter is black. Thanks for any advice

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HU-187528210
3 years ago
Would love to see a picture but I think I like the sound of the matte black
cat_ky
3 years ago
I know what a standing seam metal roof is, but, have never seen a metal shingle roof. I guess, they dont have them in my area. Can you post a picture of one, please.
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I watched all the videos, I know what the difference between the standing seam roof and expose fasteners, i know quite a lot of details about the standing roof installation, and now I know that my roof is not installed properly. I think the builder/general contractor should not have approve this job as done. There are many other thinks they now are asking the roofer to fix after the siding installer refused to put the siding. The builder says that the instalation (exposed screws through the roof and seems, no gable rake or other trim ) is acceptable, and I've got a standing seam metal roof. How much trouble the exposed fasteners will couse mu, how much less the roof will last? We were paying more for the metal silver roof to have it more environment friendly, long lasting, recyclable, reflecting the heat and reducing overheating of the urban area.
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bigeh
2 months ago
Hi Tanya,

Which roofing product did you choose? We are in the same dilemma - metal shingle vs. standing seam. Online roofers seem to push for the standing seam but it is not the look for our house.
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Windows on Washington Ltd
2 months ago
Both are fine and work well. The larger decision factor here is what looks right on the home and what you will like. If done properly, both of them should be the last roof you put on the house.
Izzy Mn
2 months ago
last modified: 2 months ago
My brother got the shingle style metal roof. Supposed to resemble shakes. They do have more texture than a standing sea roof has and the shakes seem to accumulate debris, leafs and such. The standing seam wouldn't have that problem. Since the standing seam are larger sheets and less areas where things could go wrong I would have to think less worries about any failure areas. They are totally different looks.
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2 months ago
While, despite their best efforts, you can install a metal shingle roof incorrectly...the reality is that once it is done right and doesn't leak on the first rainstorm, it really should never leak.
SophieW
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Two things to consider:
1. Standing seam is more modern than the shingles so try to match the style of the house.
2. If you have plans for solar panels on the roof most installers require standing seam.
D M PNW
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What happens if you have to get on the metal shingles after it is installed? Can you walk on it?
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Windows on Washington Ltd
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Yes. They have specific walk instruction, but yes.

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