A metal roof is one of the most durable coverings you can put on a house. It sheds snow and ice readily, stands up to strong wind, does not burn and needs very little routine care once it is installed.
Metal Roofing in Toronto
Goldstar installs metal roofing both on existing homes being re-roofed and on new builds. Whatever the project, the aim is the same: a clean, weathertight roof with neat detailing at every edge, valley and junction.
A well-installed metal roof can last fifty years or more. Its factory-applied colour coating holds its appearance for a long time, and metal can be fitted across a wide range of roof pitches.
Styles of Metal Roof
Metal roofing is no longer limited to the plain sheeting seen on farm buildings. The main styles we install are:
- Standing-seam panels: long vertical panels with raised seams and concealed fasteners, giving a crisp, contemporary look
- Metal shingles and tiles: pressed profiles made to resemble slate or shake while keeping the benefits of metal
- Profiled steel sheet: a practical, economical option for outbuildings, garages and simpler roof shapes
Standing seam is particularly popular because there are no exposed screw heads on the surface, which leaves fewer places for water to find a way in.
How a Metal Roof Is Installed
The preparation beneath a metal roof matters just as much as the panels themselves. A typical installation covers:
- Removing the old covering, or preparing the existing deck
- Laying a high-temperature underlayment suited to metal
- Fitting ice-and-water membrane in line with building code requirements
- Installing the panels or metal shingles
- Finishing with colour-matched flashings, ridge pieces and trims
Matching the trims to the roof colour keeps the finished job looking tidy and helps the roofline read as one clean shape.
Snow, Ice and Metal Roofs
Snow slides off a smooth metal surface far more readily than it does off shingles. That reduces the load sitting on the roof, though it also means sliding snow needs thinking about above doors and entrances.
Metal also helps limit the conditions that lead to ice damming, and it pairs well with improved roof-space ventilation. If ice has been a recurring issue, our ice dam and snow removal page explains the causes and cures.
Is Metal Right for Your Home?
Metal usually costs more at the outset than shingles, but its long service life and low upkeep can make it good value over time. We will compare it honestly with asphalt shingles and other coverings.
Metal roofing is often chosen as part of a complete roof replacement, where the old covering is stripped and the whole system is renewed at once.
Arrange a Metal Roofing Consultation
To explore metal roofing for your home in Toronto, ring the Goldstar team on (437) 243 1908. We will look at the roof, talk through panel styles and colours, and explain how the installation would be carried out.
