New Orleans Metal Roofing
Metal roof installation and repair from a licensed New Orleans roofing company: standing seam and exposed-fastener metal roofs in 24 and 26 gauge, roll-formed in Chalmette and installed by our own sheet-metal crew, with a 40-year paint warranty.
Metal Roof Panels We Install in New Orleans
| Panel | Look | Gauge | Coverage | Fasteners | Paint warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam | Clean vertical lines, premium | 24 | 16 in | Hidden, snap-lock | 40 yr (Fluropon) |
| R-Panel | Bold ribs, budget-friendly | 24 / 26 | 36 in | Exposed | 40 yr (WeatherX) |
| Low Profile | Subtle rib, classic | 24 / 26 | 36 in | Exposed | 40 yr |
| Corrugated "S" | Vintage wavy look | 24 | 21.5 in | Exposed | 40 yr (Fluropon SR) |
| 5-V Crimp | Classic Southern look | 26 | 24 in | Exposed | 20 yr Galvalume |
| Hercules Rib | Original ribbed design | 26 | 29.25 in | Exposed | 20 yr Galvalume |
All painted panels are Energy Star qualified. Plain Galvalume carries a 20-year warranty. Standing seam can be ordered with stiffening ribs to reduce oil canning, the slight waviness that flat metal panels can show in bright light.
Metal Roofing Colors
Colors on screen are approximate. We bring physical samples to your estimate.
Metal Roofing Made Locally in Chalmette
Our metal panels are roll-formed by Corrugated Industries on Paris Road in Chalmette, a family company that has made metal roofing in St. Bernard Parish since the 1950s and holds the original patent on its roll-forming machine. Panels are cut to the exact length of your roof, so there are no horizontal seams.
Our foreman David Nguyen has more than 15 years in sheet metal and metal roofing and leads every standing seam install, including the custom flashing, ridge caps and trim that make a metal roof last.
Why metal in New Orleans
- Rated for high winds and sheds heavy rain fast
- Reflective paint lowers attic heat in summer
- Lasts two to three times longer than shingles
- Some insurers discount premiums for metal roofs; ask yours
Standing Seam vs. R-Panel Metal Roofs
Standing seam
Panels lock together at raised seams with hidden clips, so there are no screws through the roof surface. It is the cleanest look, the best choice for homes and low-slope roofs, and the longest-lasting metal roof we install. It costs more than exposed-fastener panels.
R-panel and other exposed-fastener panels
R-panel, low profile, 5-V crimp and corrugated panels are screwed through the face with gasketed fasteners. They go up faster and cost less, which makes them popular for camps, garages, carports, shops and porch roofs. The rubber washers on the screws need checking as the roof ages.
Which one is right for your roof?
- Main roof of your home: usually standing seam
- Porch, carport, shed or shop: R-panel or low profile
- Historic look: 5-V crimp or corrugated
- Low slope: standing seam with the right seam height
We bring samples of both to your estimate and price them side by side.
Our Metal Roof Installation Process
Measure and order
We measure every slope and order panels roll-formed to the exact length of your roof, so there are no horizontal seams.
Tear-off and deck
We remove the old roof, replace rotten decking and install high-temperature underlayment made for metal.
Panels and trim
Panels go on with the right fastening pattern for New Orleans wind, plus custom-bent flashing, ridge caps, valleys and edge trim.
Final walk-through
We check every seam and fastener, clean up metal shavings and scraps, and walk the job with you.
Metal Roof Repair in New Orleans
We repair metal roofs too, including ones we did not install. The most common problems we see on New Orleans metal roofs:
- Leaking screws where the rubber washers have dried out and cracked
- Loose or missing ridge cap and trim after a storm
- Rust at cut edges and where metal touches the wrong fasteners
- Leaks at chimneys, walls and pipe boots where flashing was never done right
What a metal roof costs
Metal roofs are priced per job after an inspection, because the panel, the gauge, the roof shape and the trim all change the price. As a rough guide, metal usually runs about one and a half to two times a shingle roof, and standing seam costs more than R-panel. Your itemized estimate can show both. For shingle prices, see our New Orleans roof cost guide.
New Orleans Metal Roofing FAQ
How much more does a metal roof cost than shingles?
Usually about one and a half to two times a shingle roof, depending on the panel. Standing seam costs more than R-panel. The itemized estimate shows both if you want to compare.
Is a metal roof loud in the rain?
Not over a solid deck with underlayment, which is how we install it. Open-frame barns are loud; houses are not.
Can you put metal over my old shingles?
Sometimes, over one layer, but we usually recommend a tear-off so we can check the decking and flashing.
What is oil canning?
A slight waviness in flat areas of metal panels, visible in some light. It is cosmetic, not a defect. Stiffening ribs on standing seam reduce it.
How long does a metal roof last in New Orleans?
A well-installed metal roof often lasts 40 years or more, two to three times as long as a shingle roof, and the painted panels carry a 40-year paint warranty.
Do you repair metal roofs you did not install?
Yes. We replace leaking fasteners, ridge caps, trim and flashing on existing metal roofs and tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense.