Standing Seam Metal: A Roof That Lasts a Lifetime

As one of the top local roofing contractors in Texas, Lankford Roofing & Construction LLC produces our own standing seam metal. This type of residential roofing is a great choice if what you’re looking for is a long-lasting roof for your home.

Learn more about the benefits of this metal roof in this post.

Twice the Lifespan

Standing seam metal roofs last more than two times the operating lifespan of standard residential roofing shingles. Asphalt roofs, for example, have a maximum life span of 25 year. Our standing seam metal roof can last 50 years or even more.

Low Maintenance

The great thing about this metal roof is that it’s low maintenance, which is why it tends to last longer than other residential roofs. High-rated metals, such as steel, aluminum and copper, boast high wind resistance and rain shedding with excellent fire-resistant properties to boot.

Metal roofs are also more durable and can handle heavier loads. Our standing seam metal roof will not collapse under heavy rainfall or snow loads, and is easy to clean and maintain, too.

Still, we recommend you work with experienced roof repair contractors like us for roof cleaning because, despite how sturdy standing seam metal is, it’s still not a good idea to constantly tread on its surface to clean it.

Better Thermal Performance

Standing seam metal roofs also boast excellent thermal performance - a valuable trait that can reduce your home’s overall energy waste and net you savings over its lifetime. This is due to the naturally reflective surface of the roof, which reflects solar heat instead of absorbing it. Metal roofs in general can also be painted lighter colors, which means you can further tweak the innate reflective properties of the roof.

Is a standing seam roof worth it for a Texas home?

Standing seam costs more to install than shingles, so the answer depends on your plans. It tends to make sense when:

• you plan to stay for many years and would rather not reroof again
• the roof has long, simple slopes where panels run cleanly
• you want a roof that handles wind well and sheds rain fast

Questions to ask before you choose:

• Which paint finish? Higher grade finishes hold their color longer in strong sun.
• Which gauge? Thicker panels resist dents better, which matters in hail country.
• How are vents and chimneys detailed? Most leaks on metal roofs start at penetrations and trim.
• What warranties apply? There is usually one for the paint finish and one for the installation.

Lankford fabricates standing seam panels on its own equipment, which shortens lead times, and every project starts with a free inspection and a written estimate. See our standing seam metal roofs page.

Lankford Roofing & Construction LLC offers roof and window replacement services. You may reach us at (903) 465-7677 or (580) 920-1433 to learn more about our services. We are local roofing contractors serving homeowners throughout Sherman and Denison, TX, as well as other parts of Texas.