Your roof has been through two hail claims in the last several years, and the shingles still look tired. A neighbor put on a metal roof, and now you’re wondering if it’s worth it. Will it be loud? Will hail dent it? Will it look right on your house? Metal roofing in Cherry Creek can be a smart long-term choice, but only if the system fits your home and it’s installed with Denver weather in mind.
It’s a bigger decision than another shingle roof. The options look similar in photos and very different up close, and the sales pitches tend to promise more than metal can deliver. You should get a plain comparison and an honest answer about whether metal makes sense for you.
APC Roofing is a GAF Certified contractor, licensed and insured, and we install and repair metal roofs across Denver. Your inspection and estimate are free. Call 720-902-6940 to set it up.
Metal roofing options for Cherry Creek homes
“Metal roof” covers several very different products.
Standing seam. Long panels run from the ridge to the eave, joined by raised seams. The fasteners are hidden under the seams or in clips, so nothing pokes through the face of the panel. It has a clean, modern look and is the most popular choice for homes. More on standing seam metal roofing in Denver.
Metal shingles. Stamped panels shaped to look like shingles, slate or shakes. They suit a traditional house where a standing seam roof would look out of place.
Stone-coated steel. Steel panels coated with stone granules, shaped like shingles, shakes or tile. The textured surface hides small dents well, which is why it’s so common in hail country. We cover it in more depth in our post on stone-coated steel roofs in Denver.
Exposed-fastener panels. Corrugated or ribbed panels screwed straight through the face. They’re common on garages, sheds and outbuildings, and less common on the main house because the screws need periodic attention.
How metal handles Denver hail
Metal won’t crack or lose granules the way a shingle does, and many metal roofing products carry a Class 4 impact rating, the highest rating under the standard test for hail resistance.
Impact-rated isn’t the same as dent-proof, though. Large hail can still dent a smooth metal panel. Usually that’s cosmetic and the roof keeps shedding water, but you’ll see it. Heavier-gauge panels, textured finishes and stone-coated steel all hide or resist dents better than thin, smooth panels. If the look matters to you, that’s worth factoring into the choice.
Snow, sun and temperature swings
Snow slides off metal, often all at once. Over a front door, a walkway or a lower roof, that can be a real hazard, so snow guards are worth planning for in those spots.
Denver’s high-altitude sun is hard on finishes. Quality metal roofs use baked-on paint systems built to resist fading and chalking, which matters more at this elevation than at sea level.
Metal also moves. A long panel expands on a sunny afternoon and shrinks on a cold night, and Denver’s daily swings make that a constant. Standing seam systems use clips that let the panels slide, and exposed-fastener panels work their screws loose over time. Allowing for that movement is a big part of installing metal correctly.
The details that decide whether it leaks
A metal roof is only as watertight as its flashing. Chimneys, skylights, walls, valleys and plumbing vents all need metal flashing shaped for the panel profile, with water always directed over the top of the piece below. Fasteners should never sit in the path of running water, like the bottom of a valley.
Underneath, a high-temperature underlayment protects the deck from condensation and any water that gets past the panels. On a low-pitched section, standing seam may need a taller seam or a different system altogether, and some very low sections are better off with a membrane.
Metal roof repair or replacement
Most metal roof leaks come from the details, not the panels. On exposed-fastener roofs, the rubber washers under the screws dry out and crack in the sun, and the screws back out as the metal moves. Replacing worn fasteners and resealing laps often stops a leak. On standing seam, leaks tend to show up at flashing, end laps and penetrations.
Replacement makes sense when panels are rusted through, badly damaged or the original installation was wrong from the start. If you’re moving from shingles to metal, you’ll want the full picture first: the system, the look, the snow guard plan and the estimate.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 720-902-6940 or request a free estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. We look at your current roof, talk through which metal options suit your house and give you a written estimate. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
- Your roof gets installed and the site gets cleaned up. You’ll get a realistic timeline with your estimate.
If your current roof is already leaking, a repair may buy you time while you decide. Waiting through another hail season on a damaged roof usually means more damage to the deck underneath.
Metal roofing questions from Cherry Creek homeowners
Is a metal roof loud in a hailstorm?
Over a finished attic with a solid deck and underlayment, it’s usually not much louder than other roofs. You’ll hear heavy hail on any roof.
Can metal go over my existing shingles?
No. We always tear the old roof off first. That lets the deck be checked and repaired before any metal goes on.
Will hail dent a metal roof?
Large hail can dent smooth panels even when they’re impact-rated. Textured and stone-coated products hide dents much better.
Does metal cost more than shingles?
Usually, up front. Your estimate will give you the real number for your home, and financing is available if you’d like to spread out the cost.
Talk to us about metal roofing in Cherry Creek
Call 720-902-6940 or book a free inspection online. For more, see our Denver metal roofing page or everything we do in Cherry Creek.
The goal is simple: the next hailstorm rolls through, and the roof is the last thing on your mind. Your satisfaction is our reputation.
