Every residential metal roofing option, in one place
Metal roofing spans a wide range of panel profiles, gauges, and base metals — from budget-friendly exposed-fastener corrugated panels to premium standing seam, copper, and zinc systems that can last 60–100 years. Most residential metal roofs are finished with a factory-applied Sherwin-Williams coil coating, and MetalVue connects homeowners with certified installers for any system below. Tap a card to see full specs, pricing, and warranty details.
Standing Seam Metal Roof
Premium concealed-fastener metal roofing system built from vertical interlocking panels with raised seams (ribs) running from ridge to eave; panels a…
$10–$35/sq ft · 40–70 yr
Exposed-Fastener Corrugated & Ribbed Panels (5V-Crimp, R-Panel/PBR, U-Panel, 7.2 Panel, Ag Panel)
The entry-level, traditional family of residential metal roof profiles in which fasteners with EPDM-washer heads penetrate directly through the panel…
$5–$12/sq ft · 20–30 yr
Metal Shingle Systems (Steel & Aluminum Interlocking Shingles)
Metal shingle systems are small-format steel or aluminum panels stamped with deep relief texture (slate, cedar shake, or shingle profiles) that inter…
$6–$17/sq ft · 40–70 yr
Stone-Coated Steel Roofing (Tile, Shake, and Shingle Profiles)
Stone-coated steel roofing consists of a Galvalume or zinc-galvanized steel base panel, stamped and formed into interlocking sections that replicate…
$7–$15/sq ft · 40–70 yr
Metal Tile Panels (barrel/Mediterranean/Spanish tile profile)
Metal tile panels are steel or aluminum roofing panels stamped and coated (either with painted PVDF/Kynar finishes or embedded stone granules) to rep…
$4–$8/sq ft · 40–70 yr
Metal Slate Roofing (Slate-Look Metal Shingles/Panels)
Slate-look metal roofing (aka "metal slate") is a specialty residential roofing profile — most commonly aluminum, galvanized/Galvalume steel, or ston…
$10–$35/sq ft · 40–70 yr
Metal Shake (Wood-Shake-Look Metal Roofing)
Metal shake is a stamped or roll-formed metal panel product engineered to replicate the deep, irregular, hand-split texture and shadow lines of natur…
$7–$30/sq ft · 40–70 yr
Aluminum
Aluminum roofing is a lightweight, naturally corrosion-resistant metal roofing material used in standing-seam panels, interlocking shingles, shakes,…
$7–$21/sq ft · 50–70 yr
Steel Substrate: Galvanized vs. Galvalume/Zincalume/Zincalume Plus (G90 vs AZ50/AZ55)
Comparison of the two dominant steel substrates used under residential metal roofing paint systems: traditional hot-dip zinc-coated (galvanized, e.g.
$5–$15/sq ft · 20–70 yr
Copper Roofing (Standing Seam, Flat-Lock & Accents)
Copper roofing is a solid, uncoated (bare) metal roofing material sold by weight (ounces per square foot) rather than gauge, most commonly installed…
$20–$40/sq ft · 60–100 yr
Zinc Roofing (Residential)
Zinc is a premium, naturally corrosion-resistant roofing metal (typically 99.995% pure zinc alloyed with small amounts of titanium and copper) used o…
$10–$25/sq ft · 60–100 yr
Historic/Specialty Metals: Tin, Terne & Terne-Coated Stainless Steel Roofing
A legacy 19th–20th-century American roofing category — true "tin roofs" (iron/steel dipped in tin) and their successor terne plate (steel coated with…
$10–$18/sq ft · 60–100 yr
Architectural/Specialty Metal Roof Profiles: Flat-Lock, Batten-Seam, Curved/Radius, Tapered, Mansard
A group of premium/custom architectural metal roof profiles for US residential use — flat-lock (soldered flat seam), batten-seam, curved/radius, tape…
$6–$40/sq ft · 40–100 yr
Residential Metal Roofing Systems: Gauges, Panel Widths, Clips/Fasteners, Underlayment, Ventilation & Flashing
A technical knowledge-base entry compiling 2025-2026 residential metal roofing specifications: sheet-metal gauge/thickness options, standing-seam and…
$10–$18/sq ft · Up to 70 yr
Metal Roofing Substrates & Factory Finishes Overview
Overview of residential metal roofing substrate choices (bare/mill, Galvalume, aluminum) and factory-applied finish systems (unpainted mill finish, p…
$7–$30/sq ft · 30–70 yr
Metal Roofing Over Existing Shingles vs Tear-Off; Decking & Attachment Methods
See summary; this entry documents installation methodology rather than a single product.
$1.2–$5/sq ft · 20–50 yr
Sherwin-Williams Coatings: PVDF vs. SMP vs. Cool Roof
The coating on a metal roof panel matters as much as the metal underneath. Sherwin-Williams supplies the coil coatings used across the residential metal roofing industry, from the premium Fluropon 70% PVDF (Kynar 500®) line down to value-tier SMP and field-applied restoration coatings for existing roofs.
PVDF / Kynar 500 / Hylar 5000 Fluoropolymer Coil Coatings (incl. Sherwin-Williams Fluropon)
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) coatings, marketed under resin brand names Kynar 500 (Arkema) and Hylar 5000 (Solvay), are the premium, longest-lasting factory-applied paint finish…
- Best-in-class UV and color-fade resistance: carbon-fluorine bonds do not absorb UV energy, giving roughly one shade of color change over ~30 years in real-world use
- Superior chalk resistance versus SMP and polyester finishes — meets AAMA 2605 chalk/fade/gloss-retention criteria
- Excellent resistance to chemical degradation, abrasion, humidity, dirt/stain pickup, and corrosive salt exposure (coastal-suitable)
30-40+ years documented/expected fade and chalk resistance; accelerated exposure and long-term (40-50 year) real-world…
Silicone-Modified Polyester (SMP) Coatings vs. PVDF Coatings for Residential Metal Roofing
SMP (silicone-modified polyester) is a mid-tier factory-applied coil coating for residential metal roofing that blends polyester resin with silicone for UV and gloss resistance.
- Lower material cost than PVDF -- industry sources cite PVDF running roughly 50-80% more expensive than SMP as of 2022-2025 (further widened by fluoropolymer/EV-battery-driven raw material supply constraints)
- Harder, more scratch/mar/chip/abrasion-resistant cured film than PVDF, making it more tolerant of handling and fabrication damage on the job site (WeatherXL PDS: pencil hardness HB-2H, falling sand abrasion 35±10 liters, direct impact 3x metal thickness inch-pounds with no adhesion loss)
- Good color and gloss retention for a value-tier coating -- WeatherXL is marketed as 'best resistance yet to chalking, fading and scratching for SMP'
Manufacturer south-Florida accelerated/real-exposure testing (WeatherXL PDS): film integrity target of 25 years with no…
Cool Metal Roofing (Solar-Reflective Coatings): Solar Reflectance, SRI, CRRC/ENERGY STAR, LEED, and Residential Energy Savings
Cool metal roofing refers to residential metal roofs finished with solar-reflective ("cool") coatings engineered to reflect a larger share of incoming solar radiation (solar refle…
- Lower attic/roof-surface temperatures and reduced air-conditioning load in hot climates
- CRRC-rated, third-party-verified solar reflectance, thermal emittance, and SRI values for code compliance and specification confidence
- Helps meet California Title 24 and similar state/local cool-roof building energy codes
Not a distinct warranty category by itself — cool/SR pigmentation is bundled into the standard coil coating system's wa…
Sherwin-Williams Field-Applied Metal Roof Coating & Restoration Systems (Kool Seal / UNIFLEX)
Sherwin-Williams' field-applied roof coating and restoration systems — sold under the Kool Seal and UNIFLEX brand names, with industrial/commercial versions distributed through th…
- Restores and re-seals an aging metal roof (seams, fasteners, minor rust/pinholes) without full tear-off/replacement
- High solar reflectivity reduces heat gain, helping lower cooling costs (Uniflex Silicone44: SRI 110)
- Flexible elastomeric film expands/contracts with the metal roof's thermal cycling, resisting cracking and peeling
Kool Seal 7 Year Elastomeric Roof Coating carries a 7-year limited warranty; Kool Seal Premium 10 Year Elastomeric Roof…
Fluropon PVDF Color Palette
A sample of the Fluropon 70% PVDF colors available on MetalVue panels — ask your certified installer for the full manufacturer color chart and metallic/mica options.
- Regal White
- Colonial Red
- Hartford Green
- Slate Gray
- Matte Black
- Medium Bronze
- Weathered Copper
- Charcoal
- Sandstone
- Ocean Blue
- Terra Cotta
- Burnished Slate
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