Tired of replacing your roof after every big hailstorm?
On the Front Range, plenty of homeowners replace a shingle roof after hail more than once. If you plan to stay in your house, a standing seam metal roof can end that cycle.
Why homeowners choose standing seam metal
- Hail. Metal panels resist hail far better than asphalt shingles. Big stones can dent the panels, but they rarely let water in.
- Snow. Smooth panels shed snow, which cuts down on ice dams at the eaves.
- Sun. Strong sun at altitude breaks down asphalt over time. Metal with a factory finish holds up.
- Lifespan. A standing seam roof can outlast two or three asphalt roofs.
Metal or shingles: an honest comparison
| Architectural shingles | Standing seam metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost (2,000 sq ft home) | $14,000 to $24,000 | $28,000 to $45,000 |
| Time on the roof | 1 to 2 days | 3 to 5 days |
| Hail | Bruises and loses granules | Can dent, rarely leaks |
| Snow | Holds snow | Sheds snow |
If you plan to sell in the next few years, shingles usually make more sense. We’ll tell you which fits your plans.
What a metal roof costs, and how long it takes
For a typical 2,000 square foot home, a standing seam metal roof costs $28,000 to $45,000. Steep roofs, lots of valleys and dormers, and premium finishes push it higher. Most installs take 3 to 5 days on the roof, after the panels are made to length.
Why AI Roofing for metal
We’ve installed roofs across the Denver metro for 14 years and hold licences in Denver and Aurora. Every new roof, metal or shingle, comes with our 10-year workmanship warranty and a written, itemized quote.
How it works
- 1
We visit, measure the roof and talk through panel profiles and colors with you.
- 2
Within 48 hours you get a written quote. If you have an HOA, we send them the spec sheet for approval.
- 3
The panels are made to length for your roof. We pull the city permit while they're on order.
- 4
We tear off the old roof, fix any decking, and install underlayment, flashing and the standing seam panels.
Questions homeowners ask
How much does a metal roof cost in Denver?
A standing seam metal roof on a typical 2,000 square foot Denver home costs $28,000 to $45,000 with us. That's about twice the price of asphalt shingles. Roof shape, steepness and the panel finish move the price most.
Is a metal roof worth it in Colorado?
It often is if you plan to stay in the house. A standing seam roof lasts far longer than asphalt shingles, sheds snow, and resists hail better. If you plan to sell within a few years, shingles usually make more sense.
Is a metal roof loud when it hails?
Not much. Over solid decking and underlayment, a metal roof sounds about the same as shingles from inside the house. The loud metal roofs people remember are usually on barns with no decking underneath.
Will my HOA allow a metal roof?
Many Denver-area HOAs do, but most require approval first. We send your HOA the panel profile, color and spec sheet so the board can approve it before we order materials.
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