Your shingle roof has been through another hail season, and you’re tired of wondering whether the next storm will mean another claim and another round of repairs. A neighbor went with metal, and now you’re curious. Metal roofing in Hilltop, Denver can be a great fit, but it’s a big decision, and the sales pitches you’ve heard don’t all agree.
You want someone who’ll explain the options plainly, including when metal isn’t the right call. That’s a fair thing to expect before you spend real money on a roof.
APC Roofing is GAF Certified, licensed and insured, and we’ve been installing and repairing roofs since 2017. Your inspection and estimate are free. Call 720-902-6940 to talk it through.
Why Denver homeowners look at metal
Most people start looking at metal for one of a few reasons, and around Denver hail is usually near the top of the list. Metal doesn’t bruise the way asphalt shingles do, and heavier panels resist denting better than light ones. It won’t stop every dent from a severe storm, but a dent in a metal panel usually doesn’t mean a leak.
Snow is another. Smooth metal sheds snow well, which keeps weight and meltwater from sitting on the roof. That’s a plus, and it also means you need to plan for where that snow lands.
Sun and temperature swings matter too. Quality metal finishes hold their color under strong high-altitude UV, and a well-installed metal roof is designed to move with the daily heating and cooling instead of fighting it.
Your metal roofing options
“Metal roof” covers several different products, and they look and behave differently.
Standing seam
Long, flat panels run from the ridge to the eave, joined by raised seams. The fasteners are hidden under the seams on clips, so nothing pokes through the face of the panel. It’s the clean, modern look most people picture, and it’s the most watertight metal option. You can read more on our standing seam metal roofing in Denver page.
Exposed-fastener panels
Corrugated or ribbed panels are screwed straight through the face, with a rubber washer under each screw. They’re common on garages, sheds and porches, and sometimes on whole houses. The trade-off is upkeep: those washers age in the sun and eventually need attention.
Metal shingles and stone-coated steel
These are formed to look like shingles, shake or tile. Stone-coated steel has a granular surface that hides small dents well, which is one reason it’s popular in hail country. If you like the look of a traditional roof but want metal underneath, this is often where people land.
What a good metal roof installation includes
The panel matters, but the details decide whether a metal roof lasts.
The underlayment. Metal gets hot in the sun, so it needs a synthetic underlayment rated for high temperatures, not old-style felt.
Room to move. A steel panel grows and shrinks as it heats and cools. Standing seam uses clips that let panels slide. If panels are pinned too tightly, the fastener holes wear into slots and start to leak.
Flashing, not caulk. Chimneys, walls, valleys and pipes need flashing that sheds water on its own. Sealant is a backup, because it dries and cracks long before the metal wears out.
Snow guards where people walk. Snow can slide off a metal roof all at once. Snow guards over entries, walkways and decks hold it in place so it melts off slowly.
Metal roofing in Hilltop: repair or replace?
If you already have metal, a lot of problems can be fixed without a new roof. Leaking screws can be replaced with new fasteners. A lifted piece of trim can be re-secured. A damaged panel can sometimes be swapped on its own, though a brand-new panel may not match faded ones next to it.
Replacement makes sense when rust has spread across many panels, seams have opened up in several places, or the roof underneath has water damage. If you’re switching from shingles, we tear the old roof off down to the deck before any metal goes on, so we can see and fix the wood first.
Hail damage and insurance
If hail damaged your roof, you file your own claim and pay your own deductible. We document the damage, give you a written estimate and work with your adjuster. Be wary of anyone who offers to waive or cover your deductible.
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’ll look at your current roof, the deck and the details, and walk you through which metal options fit your home and why. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
- Your roof gets done and the site gets cleaned up. You’ll get a realistic timeline before work starts.
Metal roof questions from Hilltop homeowners
Is a metal roof louder in a hailstorm?
On a house, not much. The panels sit on solid decking with underlayment, and your attic insulation sits between the roof and the rooms below. The loud metal roofs people remember are usually on sheds and barns with nothing underneath.
Will hail dent a metal roof?
Large hail can dent metal, especially thinner panels. Heavier panels and textured products like stone-coated steel hide dents better. A dent usually doesn’t cause a leak unless it opens a seam or cracks the finish down to bare metal.
What’s the wavy look on some metal roofs?
That’s called oil canning, a slight ripple in flat panels. It’s cosmetic and doesn’t affect how the roof sheds water. Thicker metal, narrower panels and panels with small ribs pressed in reduce it.
Can you install metal over my existing shingles?
No. APC Roofing always tears the old roof off down to the deck first, so we can check the decking and fix anything soft before the metal goes on.
Get a straight answer on metal roofing
Call 720-902-6940 or book your free inspection online. You can also see our other Hilltop roofing services and metal roofing across Denver.
Picture the next storm rolling through and you not worrying about the roof. That’s the goal, and your satisfaction is our reputation.
