A Limestone County farmhouse owner wanted to retire from re-shingling every 18–20 years and step up to a standing-seam metal roof. We delivered a 22 ga standing-seam install in Burnished Slate that should outlast the owners' time in the home.
Metal Roofing Challenge in Athens, AL
Third shingle roof in 35 years, owner tired of repeat replacement cycles. Wanted long-life roof with farmhouse aesthetic and lower summer cooling bills.
Weather On-Site During This Metal Roofing Project
Late summer install — high temps required early-morning starts and high-temp underlayment specification.
Scope of This Athens, AL Metal Roofing Project
- Full tear-off of existing shingle layers
- Inspect and replace 6 sheets of OSB decking
- Install high-temp synthetic underlayment
- Standing-seam metal panel install — custom-cut on site
- All hidden fastener clips
- Custom hip and ridge flashing
- New aluminum drip edge in matching color
Materials Used on This Metal Roofing Project
| Panel | 26 ga Galvalume standing-seam, 1.5" rib, Burnished Slate Kynar 500 |
| Underlayment | GAF VersaShield (high-temp fire-rated) |
| Clips | Hidden floating clips, allows thermal expansion |
| Flashing | Custom-formed Burnished Slate to match panels |
Metal Roofing Project Timeline in Athens, AL
- Day -14Custom panels ordered from regional fabricator
- Day -1Panels delivered, staged at the site
- Day 1Tear-off, decking inspection, underlayment
- Day 2Panel install begins on north slope
- Day 3Panel install completes, hip/ridge flashing
- Day 4Final QC, gutter reinstallation, cleanup
Warranty on This Metal Roofing Project
30-year paint finish warranty (Kynar 500), 40-year substrate warranty, plus our 10-year workmanship.
Metal Roofing Outcome in Athens, AL
Owner reports 18% reduction in July cooling bill year-over-year. Roof rated for 150 MPH winds and Class 4 impact — qualifies for two insurance discounts on their policy.
Services Behind This Athens, AL Project
Local Factors That Change Metal Roofing Installation in Athens AL in Huntsville
River-valley humidity across Madison, Morgan, and Limestone Counties feeds algae streaking and keeps decking damp after leaks. Moisture that lingers is what takes a minor flashing failure into rotted sheathing.
Local code matters too. Roofing work inside Huntsville city limits follows the International Residential Code as adopted locally, which sets nailing patterns, drip edge, underlayment, and attic ventilation minimums — and allows no more than two roof coverings before a full tear-off is required. When a roof is replaced, the new installation has to meet current code even if the old one predated it.
What to Do Next
- 1Photograph what you can see from the ground, including gutters and downspouts, and note the date.
- 2Check the attic with a flashlight for daylight, damp insulation, or dark staining on the decking.
- 3Contain interior water with a bucket and move furniture before anyone gets on the roof.
- 4Get a roof-level inspection with photos of your own roof, not a generic report.
- 5Ask whether the condition is repairable, and what the remaining service life of the roof is.