Metal sheds snow and outlasts asphalt by decades in Saint Louis metro, which is why snow retention is part of the job, not an extra.
At a glance
- Standing seam hides its fasteners. Exposed fastener panel is cheaper and needs more upkeep.
- Snow slides off metal in sheets, so retention bars go above doors and walkways.
- Metal costs two to three times asphalt and lasts two to three times as long.
- It can often go over an existing roof, which saves the tear off.
Highly rated roofers across the county
Ranked by rating and review count. Call two or three before you decide.
Brandon J Roofing
4.7 from 1,613 reviews
Tesson Roofing & Exteriors LLC
4.9 from 845 reviews
Advocate Construction
4.8 from 879 reviews
Gallagher Bros Construction
4.9 from 667 reviews
Conner Roofing, LLC
5.0 from 507 reviews
Brody Allen Exteriors
4.9 from 535 reviews
Bone Dry Roofing
4.7 from 655 reviews
Accredited Roofing
4.9 from 465 reviews
John Beal Roofing of St. Louis
4.6 from 635 reviews
Common questions
Is a metal roof loud in rain
Not over a solid deck with underlayment and an insulated attic under it. The noise people remember is metal over open framing on a barn.
Does a metal roof attract lightning
No. It does not make a strike more likely, and metal is non combustible if one happens.
Can metal go over my existing shingles
Often yes, which saves the tear off. The decking has to be sound and the city has to allow it, so it is a question for the roofer and the permit desk.