Standing seam and metal
Metal Roofs in Toms River, NJ
Replacing shingles with metal, or putting metal on a raised shore home? Call to reach an independent contractor that installs metal roofs in Toms River.
How metal roofs differ
Standing seam is the metal roof you see most on shore houses: long panels with raised seams and the fasteners hidden under them. With no exposed screws on the face of the panel, there are fewer places for water to get in as the roof ages.
Metal costs more up front than shingles, and the installer's skill matters even more. Panels expand and contract with temperature, so they have to be fastened in a way that lets them move. Trim at the eaves, rakes, valleys and walls has to be shaped and lapped correctly.
Metal is light and sheds snow and pine needles easily. It is a popular choice on homes that have been raised, where getting back up on the roof is harder and a long-lasting roof makes more sense.
Before you sign
Questions for a metal roof
- The panel type, metal, thickness and finish, in writing
- Whether the finish and fasteners are rated for coastal exposure
- The underlayment used under the panels
- How panels are attached so they can expand and contract
- Snow guards over doors and walkways, if needed
- What the panel and finish warranties cover near salt water
Metal near Barnegat Bay
Salt air is the main reason to ask questions about any metal roof by the bay. Coatings, the metal itself and the fasteners all behave differently close to salt water, and some manufacturer warranties treat coastal sites differently. Ask the contractor to show you what the warranty says for your distance from the water.
Inland, metal is mostly chosen for its long life and its looks, on everything from ranches to porch roofs. Some homeowners use it only on low-slope sections such as porches, with shingles on the main roof.
Questions
Metal Roofs: questions homeowners ask
Is a metal roof noisy in the rain?
Over a solid deck with underlayment and an insulated attic, most people find it no louder than shingles. Open-framed porches are the exception.
Can metal go over my existing shingles?
Some systems allow it, but many contractors prefer a tear-off so the deck can be checked. Ask why they recommend one approach over the other.
Can metal go on just part of the roof?
Yes. Some homeowners put metal on a porch or a low-slope section and keep shingles on the main roof. Ask how the two will be flashed where they meet.
More services
Other roof services
- Full Roof ReplacementOld roofing stripped to the deck, damaged boards replaced, new underlayment, flashing and roof covering.
- New Roofs for AdditionsSecond stories, rear additions and new builds: a roof framed, dried in and tied into the existing one.
- Asphalt Shingle RoofsThe most common roof in the township: dimensional shingles, underlayment, flashing and ridge ventilation.
- Low-Slope and Flat RoofsMembrane roofs for porches, rear additions and dormers too shallow for shingles.
- Raised and Bayfront HomesElevated houses, lagoon homes and the barrier island: access, wind exposure and salt air.
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