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Residential Metal Roofing
in Toronto & GTA

Residential Metal Roofing

Which Metal Roof is Right for Residential Homes?

Durable, weather-resistant, and simply attractive, metal roofing from Metal Roof Masters is among the most sought-after roofing types for residential homes in Toronto and the GTA. While the cost of metal roofing may be on the higher end, the premium-quality material adds undoubted value to any style of home. Plus, the numerous benefits of residential metal roofing in Toronto and GTA include a lengthy life span and simple maintenance.

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Whether you are looking to install an entire metal roof system over your home or just cover a small portion over your screened-in porch, choosing the right metal residential roofing type is of the utmost importance.

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Energy Efficient

Metal roof panels in Toronto reduces your energy bills by as much as 40%

Energy Efficient

Durable

Modern rust-roof coatings ensure that metal roofs are corrosion-resistant

Durable

Long Lasting

A properly installed metal roof system can protect your property for 70 years or more

Long Lasting

Resale Value

Metal roof will improve your home’s curb appeal & boost resale value up to 6%.

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500+

Metal Roofs Installed

25+

Years of Experience

3

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  • Types of Metal Roofing

The 5 Common Types of Metal Roofing for Residential Homes

If you are in the market to purchase a new metal roof for your Toronto home, you will likely be faced with more material choices than you knew existed. At Metal Roof Masters, we are happy to provide high-quality metal roofs from a variety of materials to suit any home and budget:

1. Steel Metal Roofing

An alloy of iron and other elements, steel is the most common material used in residential metal roofing in Toronto and the GTA. Steel roofing has been widely used on commercial buildings for decades and is now gaining popularity for residential home use as well.

Why choose a steel roof?

Steel roofing is among the most affordable types of metal roofs. In addition to attractive prices, steel roofs offer unparalleled longevity, durability, and ease of maintenance.

2. Aluminum Metal Roofing

Being the most lightweight roofing material on the market, aluminum offers an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio as compared to other types of metal. This means that you can get the same amount of strength (if not more!) without having to deal with a heavy material that is difficult to work with during installation.

Why choose an aluminum roof?

Malleable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant, aluminum offers ease of installation and maintenance, along with a surprisingly long lifespan. Plus, aluminum roofing panels come in a variety of different colours to choose from, matching virtually any style and design of a residential home.

3. Copper Metal Roofing

Copper metal roofs are famous for their striking and unique appearance. While a newly-installed copper roof will look like a shiny penny, it will eventually become covered in a blue-green or brown patina, depending on the climate the roof is exposed to.
Albeit copper roofing offers an endless array of benefits, it is rather expensive. That is why it is typical for copper to be used for small accent features rather than entire residential roofs.

Why choose a copper roof?

Copper roofing offers more than just beauty: this pricey material can easily outlast any other roof type. The protective patina layer that develops on top of copper roofing over time makes it corrosion-resistant, ensuring that your roof can last hundreds of years.

4. Tin Metal Roofing

This metal roof type presents rolled steel with tin coating chemically bonded to it. This tin coating helps to make the roof resistant to cracking and more durable overall. While tin roofing was incredibly popular in North America in the late 1800s, it has eventually been replaced by aluminum roofing. It is rare to find a tin roof today.

Why choose a tin roof?

While tin was once a very popular roofing material, it has now become obsolete. If you are looking to install a tin roof, you might want to consider aluminum or galvalume steel roofing instead. Both of these options offer a similar aesthetic to older tin roofs. In addition, you will be able to enjoy the same romantic sounds of heavy rain hitting a tin roof.

5. Zinc Metal Roofing

Similarly to copper, zinc roofing offers an aesthetic appearance that will patina and change colour over time. When exposed to moisture and carbon dioxide in the air, zinc will form a protective layer with a beautiful blue-gray patina. This patina makes zinc roofing corrosion-resistant and, therefore, ideal for residential properties in more humid climates.

Why choose a zinc roof?

Zinc roofing panels have a striking aesthetic and offer unparalleled durability. A zinc roof can easily last you a lifetime, meaning you will never need to worry about installing a new roof again. It is worth noting that while zinc roofs are commonly found in Europe, they are not very popular in Canada due to their high cost.

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Different kinds of Metal Roof Systems

Whether you are looking to install an entire metal roof system over your home or just cover a small portion over your screened-in porch, choosing the right metal residential roofing type is of the utmost importance.

Standing seam metal roof system.

This roof system presents a series of panels that are seamed mechanically or locked together at the seams. As such, the panels can contract and expand freely with temperature fluctuations and work well for any residential application.

Screw-down panel

With this roofing system, metal panels are screwed down to the underlying surface. As a result, such systems leave no room for contraction or expansion and are not suitable for covering the entire roof. Instead, screw-down metal panels are often chosen for accent and aesthetic purposes on back porches, front porches, and bay windows.

Metal roof tiles and shingles

With this type of roofing, metal is formed into shapes that imitate various forms of tiles and shingles, such as Victorian tiles, wood shakes, slate, or Spanish and mission tile. The metal tiles are typically painted or coated in multiple layers to mimic other materials in an impressively realistic way.

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Residential Metal Roofing FAQs

Regardless of the metal type, standing seam roofing systems are generally best suited for residential purposes. Such roofs can easily withstand temperature fluctuations and protect your home for many years to come.
Durable, energy-efficient, and long-lasting, residential metal roofs are among the more expensive roofing materials on the market. In addition, without adequate attic insulation, metal roofs can be quite noisy during a heavy rain or hailstorm.
Metal roofing should not have any effect on your WiFi that is provided by a satellite or a dish set-up. If you live in an area with good cell phone coverage, your phone connection shouldn’t suffer either. However, a metal roof might somewhat interfere with messaging and calls in a poor-signal area.
Metal roof gauge refers to the thickness of a panel. In general, 26-gauge steel is considered the industry standard for most commercial and residential applications. While it is thicker and stronger than 29-gauge metal, it is still more affordable than the 22- or 24-gauge type.
No, a residential metal roof will NOT devalue your Toronto house. Instead, it can improve a home’s resale value by up to 6% as compared to a home with a standard asphalt-shingle roof.
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