Metal Exteriors

We Offer Durable, Energy-Efficient Metal Roofing and Siding

Metal Roofing

Metal roofs offer a 60-year life expectancy, up to 25% energy savings, non-prorated warranties, minimal maintenance, and 100% recyclability. Tin Man Exteriors in Little Falls, MN, offers complete metal roof installation, replacement, and repair services for residential and commercial customers. We offer free estimates for all our jobs.

The Benefits of Metal Roofing

Long-Lasting

Among all benefits of metal roofing, its lifespan is always listed as the top benefit. Compared to traditional asphalt shingles, metal is far more durable and long-lasting. When properly installed and maintained, a normal metal roof can last anywhere from 25 to 50 years.

Lightweight 

If you compare metal roofing materials to other traditional roofing materials, like concrete tiles, you will find that metals are much lighter. The lightweight metal makes the installation process easy and helps you save on engineering and building the supporting structure.

Speed and Easy Installation 

The length, width, size proportion, and the fact it’s lightweight make metal roofing easy and quick to install. Most metal roofing materials come in multiple singles sections or in 12- to 36-inch-wide panels that can be easily handled and installed.

Minimum Roof Pitch

A low-slope roof is one whose slope is less than 3-in-12, this means the roof rises 3 inches for each horizontal foot. Regardless of the slope of the structure, a metal roof can still be easily installed. 

Maximum Rain and Snow Shedding

For Minnesotans who experience heavy snowfall and rain, this is one of the best benefits of installing metal roofs. The surface of the metal sheet is hard and slippery by nature which makes it hard for snow and water to make a grip. Having the snow easily come off your roof reduces the weight on your home.

Energy Efficiency 

If you are looking to cut some expenses from your monthly expenditures, installing a metal roof might be helpful. Homes that have metal roofs can save up to 30% per month on cooling costs. Your metal roof will be cool to the touch after the sun goes down, allowing your AC unit to take a much-needed breather resulting in lower cooling costs.

Metal Roofs are Environment Friendly 

The products that we use in our day-to-day life are causing lots of damage to our environment. If you are among those who like to help mother nature, then metal roofing is for you. Metal roofing minimizes the use of natural resources, is 100% recyclable, and can be installed with solar panels.

Metal Roofs are Moss and Fungus Proof

Asphalt shingle roofs have a shorter lifespan as they are prone to mildew, moss, and fungus. With metal roofing, you are free from all those fungal attacks. A metal roof also protects your home from rodents, pests, raccoons, and wild animals. They are not able to break through to your attic.

A Metal Roof is a Fire-Resistant Roof

Most metal roofing is considered to be Assembly-Rated Class A, meaning the covering and underlying roofing material provide additional fire protection. This makes metal roof materials one of the most fire-resistant options on the market for roofing materials.

Good for All Seasons and Climates

The ability to sustain any kind of climate and season is one of the best benefits of metal roofing. It can be prioritized in areas where winter storms often occur, as it allows snow and ice to slide off more easily. It’s also perfect for hot and humid climates since it resists moisture and reflects heat.

Metal Siding for Your Home

Just like metal roofing, metal siding is an excellent option for homeowners. Our customers appreciate the design capabilities and color options available. Plus, when coated with PVDF/Kynar 500 coatings, customers have low-maintenance and durable siding that provides a decades-long service life. When you are ready to discuss metal siding for your home, contact Tin Man Exteriors.

The Benefits of Metal Siding

  • Metal siding is extremely low maintenance. Other siding materials can dry rot, attract bugs, absorb moisture, and grow mold or mildew. Metal siding doesn’t. It won’t absorb water or allow mold or mildew to grow.
  • Insects don’t like metal siding. They can’t eat it, and they can’t bore through it to build nests. There’s less concern about termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and other bugs. Just be aware that no siding material is entirely impervious to bugs.
  • Steel siding is incredibly durable. It can withstand severe weather, changes in temperature, and wind-driven impacts.
  • Higher-quality metal siding, known as 53-gauge, is even more durable than standard 44-gauge metal siding.
  • Metal is non-combustible. If you live in areas prone to wildfires, metal siding’s fire resistance offers a serious benefit.
  • While metal siding production isn’t exactly environmentally friendly, the metal is recyclable.
  • Metal siding reflects heat, so it resists the sun’s rays and lowers air conditioning energy consumption better than other materials. Conversely, homes with metal siding won’t absorb as much of the sun’s heat in winter, so good in-wall insulation is still important.
  • Metal siding comes in various colors, styles, and profiles, including those with an embossed wood grain to mimic the look of wood siding. Most homeowners can find metal siding that appeals to their aesthetics.

Snow Retention for Metal Roofs

Sliding snow from rooftops can be hazardous to landscaping, equipment, and even lives - both human and animal. Properly designed and engineered snow retention systems can mitigate the risk that sliding snow represents. Tin Man Exteriors is a proud distributor of S-5!, the industry's leading company in designing rooftop snow-retention solutions for metal roofing.

For more information about our metal roofing and siding services, or to schedule a free estimate, call us today at 320-260-5329.

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