You’ve replaced shingles after hail one too many times, or your old roof is simply worn out, and metal keeps coming up as the answer. It’s a big decision, though. Metal roof installation in the Missouri Ozarks costs more up front than shingles, and you want to be sure the roof you pick suits your house and gets put on right.
That’s the part people worry about most. A metal roof is only as good as the details nobody sees from the street: what’s under the panels, how the edges are finished and how every pipe and chimney is flashed.
APC Roofing installs metal roofs on homes, garages and outbuildings across southwest Missouri. We’re GAF Certified, licensed and insured, in business since 2017, and your inspection and estimate are free. Call 913-398-5020.
Is metal right for your Ozarks home?
Metal suits a lot of homes here. It sheds rain and snow quickly, stands up well to the strong winds that come with spring storms, and heavier panels resist hail better than many other roofs. Light-colored finishes reflect summer sun, which helps keep the attic cooler.
It isn’t the right fit for everyone. Metal costs more to install than asphalt shingles, some panel types show dents from large hail, and a few HOAs have rules about roofing materials. Very low-slope sections, like some porch roofs, may need a membrane instead. An honest inspection weighs all of that against your house and your budget.
Choosing a metal roof for the building
There are several kinds of metal roofs, and the right one depends on the building, the roof pitch and the look you want.
Standing seam. Panels run from ridge to eave with raised seams, and the fasteners are hidden under the seams. There are no exposed screws to maintain, and some profiles are rated for fairly low pitches. It’s the clean, modern look you see on many newer homes. Learn more about standing seam metal roofing.
Corrugated and ribbed panels. These screw straight through the panel, with a rubber washer under each screw head. They’re common on barns, shops and farmhouse-style homes and are usually the more budget-friendly choice. See corrugated metal roofing.
Metal shingles and stone-coated steel. These are formed to look like shingles, shakes or tile, so you get a metal roof without the panel look. Stone-coated steel has a granule surface that also quiets rain noise.
Panel thickness matters too. Steel is sold by gauge, and a lower gauge number means thicker metal that holds its shape better under hail and foot traffic. Ask what gauge you’re being quoted.
Metal roof installation in the Missouri Ozarks: what happens before the panels go on
Measuring and inspection. Every roof plane, valley, chimney and vent is noted, so panels and trim are ordered to fit.
Tear-off or going over. Some metal systems can be installed over a single layer of existing shingles if the roof deck is sound and local code allows it. Many installers prefer a full tear-off, because it lets them see and fix the deck and avoids trapping old problems under the new roof. The choice depends on what the inspection finds, and you’ll hear the trade-offs before you decide.
Deck repair. Soft or rotted decking gets replaced. Panels fastened into weak wood won’t hold through a windstorm.
Underlayment. A synthetic underlayment goes over the deck, with a self-adhering ice and water barrier along eaves and in valleys where water and ice collect. This layer is the backup if water ever gets past the metal.
The details that keep a metal roof dry
Most metal roof leaks come from trim and flashing, not from the panels themselves.
Drip edge and eave trim go on first, so water runs off the roof and into the gutter instead of behind it. Valleys get a wide metal flashing under the panels, and panel ends are folded and cleated so no screw goes through the path water follows. Pipes get boots made for metal roofs. Chimneys and walls get step or counterflashing that laps the right direction. The ridge gets a cap with closures that keep out wind-driven rain and insects while letting the attic breathe.
Metal also moves with temperature. Panels grow on a hot afternoon and shrink overnight, so long panels need clips or fastening that allows that movement. Get this wrong and screws loosen or panels buckle over time.
Planning for Ozarks weather
Hail. Heavier-gauge panels and some textured or striated finishes hide and resist dents better. If hail resistance is a priority, ask about panel options that carry an impact rating.
Wind. Edges and corners take the most force in a storm, so fastener spacing should tighten there, following the manufacturer’s layout.
Ice and snow. Snow and ice slide off metal more readily than off shingles. Snow guards over doors, walkways and decks break up sliding snow before it drops on someone.
How it works with APC Roofing
- Book your free inspection. Call 913-398-5020 or request a free estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll get photos of your current roof, a recommendation on panel type and gauge, and a written estimate that spells out tear-off, underlayment, trim and flashing.
- Get the work done and the site cleaned up. Your new metal roof goes on, and the crew cleans up before leaving.
A metal roof is a real investment, so financing through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance can help. The Ozarks roof financing page explains how it works. If your current roof was damaged in a storm, you file the claim with your insurance company and pay your deductible, and we document the damage, provide the estimate and work with your adjuster.
Metal roof installation questions
Does a metal roof attract lightning?
No. Metal doesn’t make a roof more likely to be struck, and if lightning does hit, metal doesn’t burn.
Can I put metal on just part of the house, like a porch?
Yes, as long as the pitch suits the panel. A metal porch roof over a shingled house is common. Very low-slope porches may need a membrane instead.
How long does a metal roof installation take?
It depends on the size and complexity of the roof, the panel type, whether there’s a tear-off and the weather. Metal usually takes longer than shingles. You’ll get a realistic timeline with your estimate.
Is it worth fixing my current metal roof instead?
Sometimes. New screws, flashing and a few panels can keep a sound metal roof going. See metal roof repair in the Ozarks before you commit to a new one.
A roof you can count on
With the right panel and careful details underneath, your new metal roof can handle hail, wind and ice without you watching the sky every spring. Call 913-398-5020 to book your free metal roof inspection. Your satisfaction is our reputation.
