What Twin Cities Homeowners Should Know

Metal Roofing For Twin Cities Homes, What To Know

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Weighing The Investment

Metal roofing costs significantly more upfront than asphalt, often two to three times as much depending on the specific product chosen, but the tradeoff is a service life that can outlast two full asphalt replacements over the life of the home. Here's what Twin Cities and Northwest Metro homeowners should know before choosing it, since the decision really comes down to time horizon, a homeowner planning to stay in the home for decades sees a very different value proposition than one planning to sell within a few years. Minnesota's climate specifically favors metal in certain respects, strong snow shedding performance and wind resistance that outperforms asphalt, but the higher upfront cost and the need for a contractor with specific metal roofing experience are real considerations that shouldn't get glossed over. This guide walks through both sides honestly, what metal roofing does well and what it costs to get there.

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Understanding Metal Roofing

A Higher Upfront Cost For A Roof That Can Outlast Two Asphalt Replacements

Metal roofing costs significantly more upfront than asphalt shingles, often two to three times as much depending on the specific product and profile chosen, but the tradeoff is a service life that can exceed 50 years compared to the 25 to 30 year lifespan of architectural asphalt. In Minnesota specifically, metal roofing performs well against heavy snow load, since its smooth surface encourages snow to shed rather than accumulate the way it can on textured asphalt shingles. Metal also holds up better against wind than asphalt, with less risk of individual panels lifting or blowing off compared to shingle tabs. Maintenance requirements are minimal once installed correctly, without the periodic granule loss or curling that asphalt experiences as it ages. The upfront cost difference is real and significant, which means metal roofing tends to make the most financial sense for homeowners planning to stay in their home long term, where the extended service life actually gets realized, rather than homeowners planning to sell within the next several years.

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Why Homeowners Choose Metal

Significantly longer service life than asphalt. A metal roof installed correctly can outlast two full asphalt shingle replacements over its lifetime.
Strong performance against snow and wind. The smooth surface sheds snow effectively, and metal panels resist wind uplift better than shingle tabs.
Minimal ongoing maintenance. Metal doesn't experience the granule loss or curling that gradually degrades asphalt shingles over time.

What To Weigh Before Choosing Metal

The upfront cost is significantly higher than asphalt. This makes metal a longer term investment that pays off most clearly for homeowners staying in the home many years.
Installation requires specific expertise. Metal roofing installation differs meaningfully from asphalt, and not every roofing contractor has equal experience with it.
Noise during rain is sometimes a concern. With proper installation including solid decking underneath, this is less of an issue than homeowners often expect.

Why Homeowners Are Trusting Today's Exteriors

Your Home Deserves A Contractor Who Cares As Much As You Do

At Today's Exteriors we're a lot like Goldilocks and the three bears, just the right size—not too big and not too small. Clients won’t be dealing with a large corporation bogged down by red tape or inflated prices. At the same time, they won’t be working with an inexperienced team. Today’s Exteriors has the expertise and resources to manage all of your roofing or home exterior projects from start to finish. Aaron Johnston along with his wife, Nicki, and brother, Addison, the dedicated team behind Today’s Exteriors, have been delivering excellence to their Maple Grove community for over +25 years, this company has been their passion. Aaron personally supervises every project to ensure that clients receive exceptional customer service and quality installation. When customers work with Today’s Exteriors, they benefit from the owners’ personal attention and always know who to contact if questions arise.