Materials / Standing-Seam Metal Roof

Standing-Seam Metal Roof

UL 2218 Class 4

Interlocking vertical metal panels with concealed fasteners and raised seams, typically steel or aluminum. A premium, long-life steep-slope and low-slope system.

Category family
metal
Typical lifespan
40–70 years
Typical wind resistance
rated assemblies commonly to 140+ mph
Typical fire rating
Class A
Max impact class
UL 2218 Class 4
Weight per square
50–150 lbs
Cost band
$$$$
Slope suitability
both
Typical warranty
30–50 years
Pros
  • very long service life
  • excellent wind and fire performance
  • recyclable
  • sheds snow and resists ignition
Cons
  • high installed cost
  • can dent from large hail
  • requires skilled installers
  • oil-canning aesthetics on flat pans
Colorado notes
  • hail_performance: resists puncture but large Front Range hail can cosmetically dent panels
  • altitude_uv: durable coatings (PVDF) hold color under intense high-altitude UV
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