Maybe you’ve replaced shingles after one too many hailstorms and you’re done doing it again. Maybe a neighbor put on a metal roof and you like how it looks. Either way, you’re looking into metal roofing in Overland Park and running into questions nobody’s answered straight: Will hail dent it? Is it loud? Will the HOA allow it? Is it worth the extra cost?
Those are fair questions, and you should get honest answers before you spend money on a roof meant to last a long time.
APC Roofing installs and repairs metal roofs on homes and buildings across the Kansas City area. We’re GAF Certified, licensed and insured, in business since 2017, and your estimate is free. Call 913-398-5020 to talk it through with a roofer.
Types of metal roofing for Overland Park homes
“Metal roof” covers several different systems, and they look and perform differently.
Standing seam
Standing seam panels run from the eave to the ridge with raised seams between them. The fasteners are hidden under the seams, so there are no exposed screws to wear out. The panels are attached with clips that let the metal expand and contract with temperature changes. It’s the clean, modern look most people picture, and it’s the most common choice for homes. See our standing seam metal roofing in Overland Park page for more.
Exposed-fastener steel panels
Corrugated and ribbed steel panels are screwed straight through the face of the metal. They’re often used on barns, shops, garages and some homes, and they usually cost less up front. The trade-off is maintenance: the rubber washers under those screws age, and screws can loosen as the metal moves.
Metal shingles and stone-coated steel
These are made to look like traditional shingles, shakes or tile while giving you a metal roof. Stone-coated steel has a textured granule surface that looks a lot like an asphalt or shake roof and helps hide small dents. They’re a good fit if your HOA or your own taste leans toward a traditional look.
Steel roofing and Kansas weather
Most residential metal roofs here are steel with a protective metallic coating and a painted finish. Steel is strong and handles our weather well. You can read more on our steel roofing in Overland Park page.
Hail. This is the first question almost everyone asks. A metal roof can dent from large hail, especially thinner panels. But a cosmetic dent is different from damage that lets water in, and metal is much less likely to crack or lose its protective layer than asphalt shingles. Thicker steel and textured or stone-coated finishes resist and hide dents better. Some metal roofing products carry a Class 4 impact rating, the highest rating for hail resistance. It’s worth asking your insurance company how a metal roof affects your policy before you choose.
Wind. Kansas storms bring strong gusts. A properly attached metal roof, with the right clip or fastener spacing and secure edge trim, holds up well. Most wind problems on metal roofs start at the edges and ridge where the trim wasn’t fastened correctly.
Temperature swings. Metal expands in summer heat and contracts in winter cold. Standing seam clips allow for that movement. On exposed-fastener roofs, it’s one reason screws can work loose over time.
Snow. Snow slides off metal more easily than shingles, sometimes all at once. Snow guards over doorways, walkways and decks keep it from dropping where people walk.
Is a metal roof loud?
Not usually, when it’s installed over a solid roof deck with underlayment and a properly insulated attic. Most homeowners don’t notice much difference from shingles. The loud tin-roof sound people remember comes from metal installed over open framing, like on a barn.
Metal roof installation: what to ask for
A metal roof should start with a look at what’s underneath. A full tear-off lets the deck be checked and any soft spots replaced. We always tear the old roof off down to the deck before any metal goes on.
Other details that matter: a quality underlayment, flashing at walls and chimneys made for metal, sealed penetrations and properly fastened ridge and edge trim. Our metal roof installation in Overland Park page walks through the process.
If you live in a neighborhood with an HOA, check its rules on roofing materials and colors before you decide. Many associations allow metal, especially standing seam or metal shingles, but some require approval first.
Already have a metal roof?
Leaks on existing metal roofs usually come from loose or worn fasteners, failed sealant at laps and flashing, or damage around vents and pipes. These are usually repairable without replacing the roof. See our metal roof repair in Overland Park page.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 913-398-5020 or request your free estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. We look at your current roof and talk through panel types, colors and options. You’ll get a written estimate that spells out the materials.
- Your roof goes on and the site gets cleaned up. The crew cleans up metal scraps and stray fasteners before they leave.
A metal roof is a bigger investment up front. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance if you’d like to spread out the cost.
Metal roofing questions from Overland Park homeowners
Will hail damage a metal roof?
Large hail can dent metal, but dents are often cosmetic and don’t cause leaks. Thicker panels and textured finishes resist and hide dents better. Ask about impact-rated products if hail is your main concern.
How long does a metal roof last?
A well-installed metal roof generally outlasts an asphalt shingle roof by a wide margin. The panel type, coating and how well it’s installed all affect its life.
Can metal go over my existing shingles?
No. We always tear the old roof off down to the deck first, so the deck can be inspected and repaired before any metal goes on.
Is a metal roof worth it in Overland Park?
If you plan to stay in your home for a while and you’re tired of replacing shingles after hailstorms, metal is worth a serious look. We’ll help you compare it with architectural shingles for your house and budget.
Get a free metal roofing estimate
You should feel sure about a roof you’ll live under for decades. Call 913-398-5020 or request your free estimate online, and we’ll come out and go over your options.
When it’s done, the next hailstorm is just noise on the forecast, and you have a roof you won’t be replacing again any time soon.
