Metal Roofing in
Erie, PA

Metal roofing is growing in popularity across Erie and Erie County for a straightforward reason: homeowners who have replaced an asphalt shingle roof once — or twice — after a hard lake-effect winter are increasingly interested in a system built to shed snow instead of fight it. A properly installed standing seam metal roof asks very little maintenance once it is on. Compared with repeated rounds of asphalt replacement, metal is often the more economical choice over the long run.

TriState Home Consulting Group installs standing seam, corrugated, and metal shingle systems in Erie, with free on-site estimates.

The climate case for metal roofing in Erie is about as strong as it gets in Pennsylvania. Erie sits directly on Lake Erie's shoreline and is one of the snowiest cities of its size in the country — the city logged 93.8 inches of snow in December 2017 alone, its snowiest December on record. Metal roofing performs differently than asphalt under that kind of snow load: the smooth, hard surface allows accumulated snow and ice to slide cleanly off the roof once the temperature rises, rather than bonding in place and creating the ice dam conditions that routinely damage asphalt roofs across Erie County.

For Erie homeowners who have dealt with ice dam leaks, metal roofing often eliminates the problem entirely.

Metal Roofing Systems Available in Erie

TriState installs three primary metal roofing systems in Erie. Standing seam is the premium option — vertical panels with concealed fasteners that run from ridge to eave, creating the clean continuous profile that architects and high-end residential builders prefer. The concealed fastener system eliminates the exposed fastener leak risk that older corrugated metal systems had, and standing seam panels with Kynar or Hylar paint finishes are rated by manufacturers for decades of fade and chalk resistance.

For homeowners who want the low-maintenance benefits of metal with an appearance similar to dimensional shingles, metal shingle systems are available in a range of profiles and colors that read as architectural from ground level while performing as metal.

Energy efficiency is a real advantage with metal roofing in Erie. Lighter-colored metal panels with reflective coatings reduce summer heat gain significantly compared to dark asphalt shingles, and many carry Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) ratings. For homeowners currently paying high heating costs through a poorly-insulated roof deck, the energy performance over the life of a metal roof can partially offset the higher upfront cost compared to asphalt.

Additionally, many Pennsylvania homeowners insurance carriers offer premium discounts for Class 4 impact-resistant roofing products — some metal systems qualify. TriState can help you document the installation for your carrier.