Metal roofing installation in Dunwoody, GA

Standing seam is the system most people picture when they think of metal roofing, and there's a reason it's considered the top tier. The design is straightforward but highly effective - long vertical panels run from the ridge of your roof to the eave, connected by raised seams that lock together and stand above the flat surface of the panel. Those raised seams are the secret to the system's performance because they keep all the fasteners hidden underneath, completely protected from the weather.

That hidden fastener design is a big deal. On exposed fastener metal roofs, every screw penetration is a potential leak point. The rubber washers around those screws degrade over time from UV exposure and temperature cycling, and eventually they fail. Standing seam eliminates that entire problem. The panels attach to the roof deck with concealed clips that also allow the metal to expand and contract with temperature changes without putting stress on the fasteners or the panels themselves.

For Dunwoody homes, standing seam offers a clean, modern aesthetic that works surprisingly well with a range of architectural styles. We've installed it on contemporary homes where it looks perfectly at home, and on traditional homes where the clean lines add a subtle update without clashing with the overall look. The color options available today are extensive - everything from classic charcoal and bronze to bolder choices if that's your style. The paint finishes are backed by fade warranties that typically run 30 to 40 years, so the color you choose is the color you'll still have decades from now.

We use 24-gauge steel and aluminum panels depending on the application, and we custom-fabricate panels on-site to the exact measurements of your roof. There are no splices or joints along the length of the panel, which means fewer potential failure points and a cleaner finished appearance. If you want the best metal roof money can buy, standing seam is it.

Let's talk about what actually happens on your roof when the Georgia sun is beating down in the middle of July. A standard dark asphalt shingle roof can reach surface temperatures of 150 to 170 degrees on a hot day. All that heat transfers through the decking, into your attic, and down through your ceiling into your living space. Your air conditioner works overtime fighting it, and your energy bill reflects that fight every month from May through September.

Metal roofing changes this equation significantly. Reflective metal roof coatings bounce a large percentage of solar radiation away from your home before it ever converts to heat. Cool-rated metal roofing products can reduce roof surface temperatures by 50 degrees or more compared to asphalt. That's a massive reduction in the heat load your air conditioner has to overcome, and Dunwoody homeowners who've made the switch consistently report cooling cost reductions in the range of 10 to 25 percent.

The energy savings don't stop at reflection. Metal roofing also releases absorbed heat much faster than asphalt once the sun goes down. While an asphalt roof continues radiating stored heat into your attic well into the evening, a metal roof cools off relatively quickly after sunset. This means your AC gets a break sooner in the evening and doesn't have to work as hard overnight.

When you add up the energy savings over the 50-plus year lifespan of a metal roof, the numbers become substantial. We're talking about thousands of dollars in reduced cooling costs over the life of the roof. Factor in the federal tax credits and utility rebates that are sometimes available for energy-efficient roofing, and the financial case for metal roofing in Dunwoody's climate gets even stronger. We can walk you through the estimated savings for your specific home during a consultation.

One of the most appealing things about metal roofing for Dunwoody homeowners is how little maintenance it requires compared to other roofing materials. We're not going to tell you it's zero maintenance - that wouldn't be honest - but the maintenance needs of a metal roof are minimal compared to what asphalt, wood shake, or tile roofs demand over time.

For the first several years, your metal roof basically takes care of itself. The factory-applied paint finishes on quality metal roofing products are designed to resist fading, chalking, and corrosion for decades. There's no granule loss to worry about, no shingle tabs to monitor for lifting, and no organic materials to attract moss or algae growth. Rain does most of the cleaning work for you, washing away dirt and debris naturally.

What we recommend is a visual inspection once or twice a year, which you can do from the ground with binoculars. You're looking for any debris accumulation in valleys or around penetrations, making sure no branches have fallen and scratched the panels, and checking that flashing around vents and chimneys still looks tight. If anything catches your eye, give us a call and we'll take a closer look.

Every few years, it's worth having the gutters checked to make sure they're handling the water flow properly, and inspecting sealant around any roof penetrations like plumbing vents or skylights. Sealant is the one component that has a shorter lifespan than the metal itself, and touch-ups every 10 to 15 years keep everything watertight.

If you ever notice a scratch or minor damage from a fallen branch or severe hail, those can be addressed with touch-up paint and simple repairs without replacing entire panels. The key is catching small issues before they have a chance to develop into anything larger. But compared to the ongoing shingle replacements, granule loss monitoring, and frequent repairs that asphalt roofs require as they age, metal roofing is about as close to set-it-and-forget-it as roofing gets. That's a big part of why our Dunwoody customers love it.