Standing seam metal roofing is the standard by which people usually judge a metal roof. It can last for 100 years depending on the material/coating and the installation. It has a iconic look that can’t be replicated. When it’s right for a home, nothing else will do.

Among the many types of homes that standing seam compliments well is the Cape Cod. Broad, low sloped sections over a porch, dormers that help to create visual interest and curb appeal, durability and an easy of maintenance on a steep roof that you probably don’t want to climb very often. This is where standing seam really shines.

It isn’t a style that lends itself to every home. Sometimes it simply doesn’t match the rest of the house. A great example of this is an English Tudor home. Tudors have a warmth to them that comes from a mix of materials and old world feel. Standing seam is a little sterile for the this application. For these types of designs, you’ve got to step out of the basic mold and explore the options that are offered by steel shingle products.