Metal earns its price in Utah: roughly two asphalt lifespans for under twice the cost, installable year-round, and it keeps attics cooler, not hotter. The fastener type you choose decides whether it's maintenance-free or a re-screw job every few years.
The straight version of the metal roof conversation. Concealed versus exposed fasteners, the summer-heat myth, what metal really costs against shingles, and whether it's the right call for your house.
In Utah's sun and weather, stone-coated steel is a true 50-year roof, metal runs two lifetimes of asphalt, and shingles last about 20 years if you're lucky. Asphalt quality is also not what it used to be, which changes the math.
Snow sliding off a slick roof has dented cars, broken windows, and killed. Real snow retention is engineered to snow-load data and covers the whole roof; guessed-at systems create uneven loads or tear the roof itself off.
We're here to see what's going on with your roof. A real assessment starts with your history and your attic, not a number from the driveway. You'll get a straight answer about what's up there, what it needs, and what it costs. Sometimes the honest answer is: your roof looks great.