If you're thinking about metal roofing for your Reader home, here's the math: metal costs more upfront ($12-$22 per square foot versus $4-$8 for shingles), but metal lasts 2-3 times longer, cuts cooling costs 15-25%, and has virtually no maintenance. Over a 50-year span, metal is the cheaper option.
Standing seam is the premium metal roofing system. Concealed fastener clips allow the panels to expand and contract with temperature changes without stressing the seams or the deck. No exposed screws, no exposed fastener holes, no maintenance. The seams interlock and the clips float. That's why standing seam doesn't leak.
Our Metal Roofing Process
Design & Material Selection
Our estimator visits your property, measures the roof, and walks you through material options. You'll see color samples against your home's exterior. Budget comparison between standing seam and exposed fastener options provided.
Material Preparation
Your panels, clips, trim, and flashing fabricated to spec. Materials staged at your Reader property the day before installation. Everything verified against the project scope before install day.
Expert Installation
Installation by our dedicated metal crew, not a shingle crew with a metal job on the side. These installers do metal roofing every week. Seams are tight, transitions are clean, and every penetration is properly flashed.
Final Walkthrough
Final inspection, cleanup, and warranty registration. Your metal roof is the last roof your Reader home will ever need. We stand behind it with both manufacturer and workmanship warranties.
What Reader Customers Say
"Responded fast and got the job done right the first time. Crew was polite, professional, and cleaned up everything. Would absolutely hire again."
"From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, everything was seamless. The team was courteous and efficient. Already recommended them to two friends."
"Best experience we've ever had with a home service company. On time, on budget, and the results exceeded what we expected. Truly top-notch."
Why Choose Reader Roofing & Maintenance for Metal Roofing?
Class 4 Impact Resistance
UL 2218 Class 4 rated. Handles the largest hail without compromising the waterproof system. Often qualifies for insurance premium discounts in WV.
Energy Savings
Reflective metal reduces cooling costs 15-25%. In WV heat, that adds up fast. Metal pays for itself over its lifetime in energy savings alone.
Kynar PVDF Finish
40-year color warranty on Kynar 500 PVDF coatings. No fading, no chalking, no color shift. Your metal roof looks the same in 20 years as it does on install day.
40+ Color Options
Matte black, charcoal, forest green, copper penny, barn red, custom colors, 40-year fade warranty on all Kynar finishes. Your home, your style.