Metal Roofing in New Orleans
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.
Pick the profile, then the color
| 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.
Standing seam and R-panel colors
Colors on screen are approximate. We bring physical samples to your estimate.
Panels from Corrugated Industries, 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
Metal roofing questions
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.