Choosing standing seam in Decatur
Decatur homeowners usually come to standing seam one of three ways. Some are tired of shingle claims after storms like the 2-inch hail NOAA recorded at Decatur in 2017 and the 3-inch hail at nearby Boyd in April 2024. Some are building or remodeling a custom home and want the look. Others want one roof they won't have to think about for a long time. Here's how we help with each.
1. After a storm
If hail has already damaged your roof, standing seam is often a smart upgrade over shingles. We document the storm damage, meet your adjuster, and then talk through whether the upgrade makes sense for you. We never promise what an insurer will pay. See storm damage and roof replacement in Decatur.
2. Custom and high-end homes
On larger homes, the details are what you see: crisp hips, straight seams, trim that disappears, and painted penetrations. We cut panels to each roof plane on our own machine, so long runs don't need mid-slope laps.
3. Long-term, low-maintenance
Concealed fasteners mean no screws to back out or washers to dry-rot, which is the usual failure on older metal roofs around town.
HOA neighborhoods
Newer Decatur subdivisions often have architectural rules. Before we schedule anything, we help you gather the panel profile, color chip and product sheet for HOA review. Dark bronze, charcoal and black are the colors that most often fit brick and stone elevations. See standing seam and HOA review.
Acreage homes: standing seam on the house, R-panel on the shop
On acreage, many owners match a standing seam house roof with R-panel on the shop and barn. It puts the premium roof where it shows the most. Our standing seam vs. R-panel guide for Decatur ranch homes walks through it.
Our process
- Inspection and free digital photo report: deck, ventilation, penetrations and measurements.
- Written spec: 26 gauge, seam type, color, underlayment and trim details.
- Tear-off and deck repair where needed, then high-temperature synthetic underlayment.
- Panels formed and installed by our own crew.
- Final walk-through, a magnet sweep, and your 10-year transferable workmanship warranty in writing.
Why us
Owner Blake Snow has 30 years of roofing experience and is the third generation in a family roofing business that goes back 75 years. In total he has completed over $80 million in roofing projects. We answer storm and leak calls 24/7, so call (817) 733-9228 any time.
More: all metal roofing in Decatur, our Decatur office, standing seam in Bridgeport, standing seam overview.
5.0 stars on Google at all three offices: Bridgeport (86 reviews), Decatur (13 reviews) and Rhome (3 reviews).
Residential warranty: a 10-year transferable workmanship warranty, with manufacturer warranties up to lifetime. Manufacturer coverage depends on the product and brand, and on the project qualifying for that manufacturer's program. We put the exact warranty for your roof in writing.
Certified, with 30 years installing every major roofing brand, a family roofing business going back 75 years, and over $80 million in completed roofing projects. 5.0 stars on Google at all three of our offices.
Request a free inspection or call (817) 733-9228. Small repairs are welcome too.
