Metal Roofing in Bismarck, ND for Homes, Shops and Outbuildings
Draxen Construction installs metal roofing in Bismarck, ND on houses, shops, garages and outbuildings, with panels fitted to the building. Call (701) 504-9808 to talk through your project.
When a Metal Roof Makes Sense for Your Property
A metal roof is a long-term choice. It suits owners who plan to keep the building for years and want a roof that sheds snow and stands up to prairie wind.
- Your shingle roof is near the end of its life and you want fewer replacements ahead
- Snow and ice build up on the roof and stay through the winter
- Wind keeps lifting or tearing shingles off the same slopes
- You are covering a shop, pole barn or garage with a wide, simple roof
- Old exposed fastener panels are leaking at the screws or rusting at the seams
- You want a clean, modern look that matches a newer home or building
Our Metal Roof Installation Process
Metal is less forgiving than shingles, so the work before the panels go on decides how the roof performs. Here is how a project runs from the first visit to the last trim piece.
Measure and Inspect
We measure every slope, check the decking and framing, and note vents, chimneys and skylights that need flashing.
Choose Panels and Color
We walk you through panel profiles, finishes and trim colors, and put the full scope and materials in a written estimate.
Prepare the Roof Deck
We remove the old roofing where needed, repair the deck, and lay underlayment and ice protection before any metal goes down.
Install Panels and Trim
Our crew sets the panels square, seals each penetration and finishes the ridge, eaves and gable trim so water has no path in.
Clean Up and Walk Through
We pick up metal scraps and fasteners with magnets, then walk the finished roof with you and answer your questions.
Standing Seam Metal Roof Panels for Homes
A standing seam metal roof uses long panels that run from the ridge to the eave, joined by raised seams that lock together. The fasteners sit under the seams, hidden from the weather, so there are no exposed screws to loosen or leak over time.
That design is why standing seam is the most common choice for a house. It looks clean from the street, it moves with the temperature swings of a North Dakota year, and it has few places for water to get in. Snow tends to slide off the smooth panels rather than sit on the roof, which takes weight off the structure.
We can add snow guards above entrances, decks and walkways, so a sheet of snow does not drop where people walk. We also plan the gutters around the way snow and water leave a metal roof. Our residential roofing in Bismarck page covers shingle options if you are weighing the two.
A Metal Roof for Shops and Outbuildings
A metal roof for shops and outbuildings is one of the most practical jobs we do. Pole barns, detached garages, machine sheds and workshops often have wide, simple slopes where metal goes on quickly and lasts.
Many of these buildings already have exposed fastener panels, which are screwed through the face of the metal. Those screws have rubber washers that wear out over time, and that is where most shop roof leaks start. We can replace the fasteners and repair panels on a roof with life left in it, or replace the whole roof when rust and leaks have spread.
For a business building, a larger shop or a low-slope commercial roof, see our commercial roofing in Bismarck page. It explains how we plan the work around your operations.
Metal Roofing in Bismarck, ND and the Northern Plains Weather
Bismarck winters are cold, snowy and windy, and the roof takes the brunt of it. Metal roofing in Bismarck, ND has to be installed with that in mind, from the deck up.
The City of Bismarck requires ice protection for roof coverings under its adopted building code, and we include it at the eaves on every home we roof. Metal panels can dent in a hard hailstorm, even when they keep the water out. If hail or wind damages your metal roof, we document the damage and work with your adjuster.
What Affects Metal Roof Cost
A metal roof cost depends on the building, the panel system and the details around it. We give you a written estimate after we have measured the roof.
- The panel type, such as standing seam or exposed fastener panels
- The metal thickness, the finish and the trim color you choose
- The size of the roof and how many valleys, hips and dormers it has
- Whether the old roofing comes off and how much decking needs repair
- Chimneys, skylights, vents and snow guards that need flashing or mounting
Why Choose Draxen Construction for Metal Roofing in Bismarck, ND
Draxen Construction brings more than a decade in the exterior construction industry to our metal roofing in Bismarck, ND and the towns around it. Roofing is the work we like best, and the owner stays involved in each job, from the first measurement to the final walkthrough.
We also handle the rest of the exterior. Gutters, siding and windows can be planned with the roof, so the trim lines and water paths fit together. You can reach us at 1907 Morrison Ave in Bismarck, Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and see all of our roofing services in one place.
Metal Roofs on Farms, Acreages and Small Towns Near Bismarck
Metal is a common choice on the farms, acreages and small towns around the capital, where shops and outbuildings sit beside the house. Our crew brings the same metal roofing in Bismarck, ND customers get out to those properties.
We install metal roofs in Center, Hazelton and Underwood, and east to Steele, the Kidder County seat. If your place is near any of these towns, call and ask.
Questions Property Owners Ask About Metal Roofs
How long does a metal roof last compared with shingles?
A well installed metal roof usually lasts much longer than an asphalt shingle roof, which is why many owners see it as a one-time decision. How long yours lasts depends on the panel system, the finish, the installation and how the roof is cared for. We explain the expected life of the system you choose before you commit to it.
Is a metal roof loud when it rains or hails?
A metal roof installed over a solid deck with underlayment is not much louder than shingles inside a finished home. The noise people remember usually comes from metal fastened to open framing, as on an uninsulated barn. On a house, the deck, the underlayment and the attic insulation absorb most of the sound from rain and hail.
Can you put a metal roof on my shop or pole barn?
Yes. Shops, pole barns, garages and other outbuildings are some of the most common metal roofs we install. We check the framing and the existing panels first, then recommend repairing the fasteners, replacing damaged panels or putting on a new roof, depending on how much rust and leaking the building already has.
Does snow slide off a metal roof?
Snow usually slides off a metal roof more readily than off shingles, because the panels are smooth and warm up quickly in the sun. That is good for the structure, and it means you need to plan where the snow lands. We add snow guards above doors, decks and walkways so sliding snow does not fall on people or gutters.
What is the difference between standing seam and exposed fastener metal?
Standing seam panels lock together at raised seams, with the fasteners hidden underneath, so nothing is exposed to the weather. Exposed fastener panels are screwed through the face of the metal, which costs less to install but leaves rubber washers that wear out and need attention over the years. Standing seam is common on homes; exposed fastener panels are common on shops.
Plan a Metal Roof That Fits Your Building
Tell us whether it is a house, a shop or an outbuilding, and what you want the new roof to do. We will measure it and walk you through the panel choices in person.