Best Metal Shingles for residential Barrie

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Suppose you are a homeowner considering installing a new metal roof on your home but are concerned that your home will end up looking like a barn or “too modern” for your neighbourhood. In that case, you should consider installing metal shingles for residential roofs, which can provide the same superior performance as other premium systems.

A metal shingles roof in Barrie has a distinct appearance that differs from traditional roof systems such as composition shingles, slate, cedar shingles, tiles, etc. Furthermore, a metal shingle roof will frequently be less expensive than an equivalent in quality, architectural standing seam roof while giving the same level of protection, durability, and lifespan.

If you own a classic colonial or a brick house, a metal shingles roof is the way to go, especially if you want to keep that “genuine historical look” while getting all the benefits of a metal roof.

What Exactly Are Metal Shingles?

After standing seam, the most common style of residential metal roofing is an interlocking metal shingle roof. Many different manufacturers produce a wide range of metal shingle types.

The most popular metals and alloys used to make metal shingles and tiles are G-90 galvanized steel and aluminum; however, copper and zinc shingles are also available.

Metal shingles are made in a stamping press, which feeds the metal coil and stamps the shingle in two or three steps. First, the shingle profile is stamped out, together with the lock flanges. The locks are then created in grades 2 or 3. The shingle is removed from the press and packaged into the box.

Did you know that? Most metal shingles are painted with Kynar 500 or an equivalent premium paint, with seven coats of paint and primer baked onto the metal coil.

Metal Shingle Styles

Metal shingles are distinguished by their low profile and four-way interlocking construction. The low profile enables simple walking over metal shingles (during installation) without damaging them and a simplified roof flashing system (costs less than standing seam and is easier to install).

Among the most popular metal shingle styles are cedar shingle and natural slate impression. — These metal shingles can closely mimic both types of premium roofing materials but will cost the same (as with cedar shingles) or far less to install (slate impression metal shingles). Metal shingles are also far more durable than cedar shingles.

A simple flat tile impression is another common type of metal shingle. It is essentially a smooth surface metal shingle with stiffening ribs in the middle that produce the appearance of individual tiles. All other varieties of metal shingles employ the same strengthening ribs.

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Metal Shingle Colours

Most tile roofs and metal shingles are available in standard colours, depending on the manufacturer. Because all metal tile roofing systems are intended for residential use, they include a superior protective paint finish such as Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000.

Unlike standing seam, where custom colours are vast and many, most metal shingles, shakes, and tiles are pre-stamped and transported in boxes to a construction site or the supplier for pick-up. On more oversized orders of metal tiles and shakes, however, some metal shingle manufacturers, such as FutureRoof and PermaLock, may be able to offer premium hues in addition to the standard colour range.

Look for CRRC-rated CoolRoof colours if you want an energy-efficient metal shingle roof. The higher the SRI score for a specific shingle colour, the more significant the potential for energy savings.

Metal Shingle Installation FundamentalsMetal Shingle Installation Fundamentals

The majority of metal shingle systems are installed from the roof’s eaves upwards. The drip edge/starting trim, which is nailed or screwed to the correctly prepared roof deck, is latched or hooked onto the first course of shingles.

Metal shingles are fastened to the roof with nails (made of the same material as the shingles to prevent corrosion) and either unique built-in hems or clips.

After the initial row of shingles is set, most roofing contractors begin “building a stair.” They stagger the shingles and add rows on one side of the roof to guarantee that each new diagonal run of tiles contains the most shingles possible.

The basic idea is that you don’t want to put metal shingles “one row at a time,” travelling from one end of the roof to the other. You want to lay as many rows of shingles as much as possible.

How to Install Curb Flashing on a Metal Shingle Roof:

In contrast to a standing seam metal roof in Barrie, where the ribs/locks require the installation of z-bar flashing for any curbs and other rectangular roof penetrations, making flashing roof penetrations such as chimneys and skylights extremely difficult.

A metal shingle roof’s flashing details are significantly more straightforward to install than those on a standing seam roof because the low profile of metal shingles eliminates the need for a Z-bar flashing at the ridge.

What Is the Price Of A Metal Shingle Roof?

Installing a metal shingles roof on the house can cost between $8.50 and $14.50 per square foot on average. You may expect a conventional over-top installation (no tear-off and disposal of old shingles) at the low end of the pricing range. Colour can get a complete replacement job with up to two layers of shingles torn off on the high end.

At Jay Carter Roofing & Sheet Metal, we have vast experience with metal shingles for residential roofs in Barrie. Contact us today for an estimate!