Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Metairie, LA
McElroy standing seam panels on Metairie homes, with the clip rows photographed before the panels hide them.
On a finished standing seam roof, the fasteners holding the panels are out of sight. The clips that hold each panel to the deck sit underneath it, which keeps screws out of the panel face and also means the work beneath has to be recorded before it disappears. Epic Roofing installs McElroy standing seam metal roofing on Metairie houses.
Metal Panels Under the Jefferson Parish Permit
Metairie sits in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, where a reroof requires a permit from the Department of Building Permits before the old covering is removed. Metal is named in the rule alongside shingles: the last installation phase reads “shingles or metal panels”. For metal, the parish lists its own set of geotagged photos, with at least one of each side of the roof: the material packaging showing its wind rating, the underlayment with its nailing pattern, and the fasteners, installed to the code's roofing section and the manufacturer's instructions. A final building inspection by the parish follows the photos and precedes the Certificate of Completion.
On a standing-seam roof, that fastener photo shows clip rows, and it is the last time anyone sees them. A clip grips only as firmly as the sheathing it is screwed into, and with the median Metairie home dating to the early 1970s, that sheathing may already have carried more than one earlier roof, so we check it sheet by sheet at tear-off. On April 15, 2015, the sheriff's office reported golf-ball-size stones in both Metairie and Kenner.
What a Metairie Standing Seam Installation Includes
Each estimate spells out the following:
A McElroy panel profile:
Snap-lock panels for most homes, or field-crimped mechanical-lock seams where a stronger seal and higher uplift performance are wanted. The estimate names the profile and the gauge.
Galvalume steel with a PVDF finish:
A zinc-aluminum coated substrate under a Kynar 500 paint system, with the finish warranty term stated in writing.
Concealed clips:
Clips under the seams hold each panel to the deck and give the metal room to expand and contract with the heat.
Underlayment and deck work:
Soft or delaminated sheets replaced after tear-off, then the underlayment fastened down and photographed with its nailing pattern before the first panel covers it.
Ridge, eave and valley trim:
Each detail is drawn into the estimate, because these are the points where a panel roof meets wind and water at an edge.
Pricing a Standing Seam Roof in Metairie
Standing seam is quoted per house after we measure. The panel profile, the gauge, the finish, the number of valleys and penetrations, any low-slope sections, and the deck sheets found at tear-off all move the figure, and the written estimate lists each one. The $13,000 to $23,000 band we publish for a 2,000 to 2,500 square foot home applies to architectural shingle reroofs, so if you are weighing both, the estimate can price shingles and metal side by side.
Pricing the same house in asphalt shingle roofing in Metairie gives that comparison its other half, and either material goes on as a full roof replacement in Metairie under the parish re-roofing permit. We take no deposit when we meet, and the inspection itself is free.
From Inspection to Registered Warranty
Inspection and the metal-or-shingle question:
The drone photographs each slope, the underside of the deck is checked from the attic, and the CompanyCam photo report comes to you in writing. Before any estimate, we talk through standing seam against architectural shingles for your house and how long you plan to own it.
The estimate, line by line:
Within 2–5 business days, you get it in writing, naming the panel profile, gauge, coating, color, underlayment, and the ridge and eave details.
Permit, panels and installation:
We apply for the parish permit, and the panels are cut to the lengths of your slopes at the McElroy plant. During the install, our crew photographs each stage in CompanyCam, covers the beds and condenser, and runs a magnet over the yard each day.
Inspection, certificate and warranty:
After the final parish inspection and the Certificate of Completion, we register the McElroy manufacturer warranty on your behalf and send our signed 5-year transferable workmanship warranty.
Standing Seam on a Metairie House: Questions
What would stones the size of the 2015 Metairie hail do to a standing seam roof?
Stones of 1.5 inches or more, like the golf-ball reports that day, can leave cosmetic dents in steel panels without breaking the seal at the seams. Heavy-gauge panels generally withstand smaller hail without functional damage. If impact resistance matters to you, Class 4 rated panel systems are available, and the estimate can include one.
What upkeep does a standing seam roof need?
Very little between install and the end of its life. Keep valleys and gutters clear of leaves so water leaves the roof freely, and after a major storm, book a look at the trim and the seals at pipes and vents. The post-storm inspection is free.
Can the low addition at the back be metal while the main roof stays shingle?
Yes. Standing seam carries a warranty on slopes under 3/12 where asphalt shingles do not, so a porch or addition that flat can take metal while the main roof stays shingle. The estimate prices that section on its own line.
Is a metal roof noisy in a Metairie downpour?
Over a solid deck with underlayment, standing seam sounds much like shingles from inside the house. The loud metal roofs people remember are usually screw-down panels on open framing, a different system.
How long does a metal reroof take?
Longer than shingles. Custom-length panels typically take two to four weeks to arrive after the order is placed, and the installation itself typically runs five to ten days, depending on the size and shape of the roof.
Book a Standing Seam Inspection in Metairie
Book your free inspection at 225-396-8122, and tell us about any porch or addition with a low pitch. That section can take metal on its own line even if the main roof stays shingle, so it belongs in the Metairie roofing estimate from the start.
137 Girod Street, Suite 3, Mandeville, LA 70448