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Q: How long does a metal roof last?

Typically about 45 years. A metal roof typically lasts about 45 years, making it one of the more durable roofing options available. Its lifespan can vary depending on the quality of the metal, installation, and environmental conditions. With proper installation and maintenance, some metal roofs can last even longer. Learn more about our Roof Maintenance and Cleaning Packages

Q: Can you paint a metal roof?

Yes, but use a high-quality, paint specifically formulated for your metal roof. Yes, you can paint a metal roof. In fact, painting is a great way to refresh its appearance and extend its lifespan. It’s important to use a high-quality, paint specifically formulated for metal roofing—typically acrylic-based or silicone-modified polyester paints. Proper surface preparation is essential (cleaning, priming, and rust treatment) for good adhesion and long-lasting results. Many homeowners choose to repaint their metal roofs every 10–15 years to maintain protection and curb appeal. Learn more about our Roof Maintenance and Cleaning Packages See our Metal Roofing Color Options

Q: How much does a metal roof cost?

Metal Roof prices vary depending on different factors. Prices can vary depending on the grade of metal, complexity of the roof, and other project-specific factors. In the Seattle area, a new metal roof typically costs between $18,000 and $36,000 or more for an average-sized home. Roof Size (Square Footage) : Larger roofs require more materials and labor, increasing total cost proportionally. Roof Complexity : Steep pitches, dormers, and valleys raise labor time and material waste, adding 10–30% to overall cost. Type of Metal Used : Steel is the best and most affordable; copper and other metals significantly raise material costs. Metal Thickness (Gauge) : Thicker metal (lower gauge) offers better durability but increases material cost per square foot. Roofing Style (e.g., Standing Seam vs. Corrugated) : Standing seam designs cost more due to precise installation and hidden fasteners. Labor Costs : Labor varies by contractor and project difficulty and is key to the longevity and dependability of the roof. Tear-Off and Disposal of Old Roofing : Removing old material adds cost depending on layers and material type. Roof Accessibility : Hard-to-reach roofs may require special equipment, adding additional costs to the job. Permits and Code Compliance : Permit fees and code upgrades can add to the total cost. While more expensive than asphalt shingles, metal roofs offer greater durability, typically lasting around 45 years or more, making them a strong long-term investment. For more roof cost information, see " How Much Does a New Roof Cost ".

Q: How do you install metal roofing?

Installing a standing seam metal roof involves several precise steps and is best left to certified professionals. The process begins with inspecting the roof deck and installing hook eave edge metal to tie the system into the gutters. Next, a synthetic ice-and-water shield is applied to protect the plywood and reduce wear from metal expansion. Panels are then hand-bent to interlock with the edge metal, and installed using a hidden fastening system—where clips and screws are concealed under overlapping panels. Rake-edge metal and a ridge vent system are added to ensure durability, proper ventilation, and a clean, finished appearance. The result is a seamless, long-lasting roof built to withstand the elements. Roofing 101: Metal Roof Installation - Nu Ray NRM-1000 Standing Seam Metal

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Seattle Metal Roofs: Elegance, Strength, and Durability

A metal roof is elegant, strong, and durable. Metal is one of the most energy efficient roofing materials available and can last a lifetime. In addition, metal roof manufacturers have developed metals, coatings, and finishes to reflect solar radiation. Because of these advances, metal roof installations can last for 30 to 50 years or more with little maintenance. When it comes to residential roofing, metal roofing is considered the “gold standard” for roofing material.

Metal Roofing Seattle Style

As far as looks are concerned, metal roofs comes in a wide variety of metals including steel, aluminum, and copper. Today, there are more styles and finishes on the market than ever before. In addition, standing-seam metal roofs can be customized to the specific building needs of a home and business building.

Energy Efficient and Good for the Environment!

Lastly, if you are looking to do your part to help save the planet, most metal roofs contains 30-60% recycled material and they are 100% recyclable, according to the Metal Roof Alliance. With a metal roof, homeowners will see improve energy efficiency and lessen your environmental footprint. For all these reasons and more, a metal roof is an investment that can increase your home’s value.

Three Tree Roofing has in-house, dedicated, and specially trained metal roofer teams focusing on servicing all of our metal roof replacement projects. Go to our Roofing Portfolio to browse our featured residential metal roof project. Below are benefits of a metal roof:

Metal Roofing Benefits

Energy Efficient Roof
Long Term Sustainability Roof
30 to 50 Year Roof Life Expectancy
Wide Variety of Beautiful Roof Styles
Different Options for Metal: Steel is the best option (Steel, Aluminum, Copper)
Big Selection of Metal Finishes and Colors
Customizable Roofing
Made of 30-60% Recycled Material
100% Recyclable
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If you are interested in a metal roof for your home or business in the Seattle area call us today or send us a message. We will deliver a free estimate on a copper, aluminum, or steel roof. We are the best Seattle metal roofers in the Puget Sound!

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Residential Metal Roof Featured Projects

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Beautiful Metal Roof in Clyde Hill, Washington

Sleek and Modern, this standing seam Nu-Ray NRM 2000 metal roof has newly installed solar panels and a gorgeous 6K gutter system that works well with metal roofing for the whole house.

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New Metal Roof in Duvall, Washington

Three Tree Roofing installed the Nu-Ray Metal Products 26-gauge, 16-inch wide striated panel in beautiful Skyline Blue, an architectural metal roofing system featuring a unique blend of styl

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New Metal Roof in Bellevue, Washington

Three Tree Roofing recently completed this gorgeous Nu-Ray metal roof in Bellevue, Washington customized to the house, ensuring a clean roof installation and sleek appearance while providin

Metal Roofing Seattle

Before and After of New Metal Roof in Bellevue, Washington

This stunning Nu-Ray NRM-1000 Metal Roof Installation in Redmond, Washington, is one of our favorites — a fantastic transformation from a traditional composition roof to a state-of-the-art

Metal Roofing Seattle

New Metal Roof in Redmond, Washington

This beautiful Nu-Ray NRM-2000 roof combines structural panel strength with architectural aesthetics, is designed for low-pitch roofs, and features a built-in anti-siphon seam. We use onsite

Metal Roofing Seattle

Burien Washington New Metal Roof with Solar Panels

Three Tree Roofing is back in Burien, working on a cool project with multiple roof faces and types of material, solar panels, and eight skylights in Burien, Washington. I really, really like

Metal Roofing Seattle

Amazing Metal Roof Installation with Solar in Redmond, Washington

This roof is a phenomenal example of the Nu-Ray NRM-1000, an architectural metal roofing system, combined with on-roof solar panels. The Nu-Ray metal roof chosen for this installation is cus

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Metal Roof Replacement in Bellevue, Washington

This metal roof in Bellevue, one of my favorite types of roofs, started as a low-pitch roof, not a steep roof. This particular roof originally had a torch-down roofing system that is quite c

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New Metal Roof Replacement in Mercer Island

This metal roof project turned out great. Metal is our favorite roofing material and it's compatible with solar panels. You do not need to poke any holes in the roof. The solar company mount

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New Residential Issaquah Metal Roof

New skylights were installed and large gutters built to accommodate the new metal roof. Metal roofs have a higher profile because of the standing seam height. The new gutters look great with

Metal Roofing Seattle

Beautiful Metal Roof on Home in Woodinville

Our metal roofing specialists are experts. They removed an old cedar shake roof in Woodinville and repaired damaged lumber due to leaks caused by it, all while finishing on time! With our in

Metal Roofing Seattle

New Metal Roof Installation in Auburn

We converted this residential flat roof to a residential metal roof with a pitch. The flat roof of this Auburn house was leaky. The homeowner wanted to give it a pitch without having to fram

Metal Roofing Seattle

Bellevue Home Gets a New Metal Roof

The Nu-Ray Metal roof system is a smart and environmentally friendly way to make your home look great. The NRM-2000 series panel, 16” pencil ribbed, Weathered Copper with Brown PVC trough

Metal Roofing Seattle

New Nu-ray Metal Roof in Duvall

We removed the old composition roof, replaced the damaged plywood, and installed a Nu-Ray Metal roof in charcoal gray that will help with debris, which is especially important for homes near

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New Waterfront Metal Roof Installation on Whidbey Island

We were very excited to finish a beautiful metal roof with Nu-Ray's NRM 1000 in Weathered Copper. This material is maintenance free, and you can use the water runoff from your home for garde

Metal Roofing Seattle

New Vivid Metal Roof on Seattle Home

We converted a composition roof to metal. The process was not without some challenges, as the old shingles were brittle and would fall off in huge chunks when touched with even light pressur

Metal Roofing Seattle

Beautiful Lake Washington Metal Roof in Bellevue

What a beautiful roof! The old torch-down material was recycled and used to pave roads. Our new roof has a shared deck, so the inside lumber is also the same as what we installed on our new

Types of Residential Roofing

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Composite Roofing

Composite roofing is the most common type of roofing and holds up great to our climate. Composite roofing has several different levels and offers great warranties.

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Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is a great looking roof and is very easy to clean and maintain. Metal holds up the longest in any climate and offers some of the longest warranties. Metal roofing works best with solar panels as it allows for panels clips to be installed instead of holes be poked in the roofing.

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Flat Roofing

TPO and PVC membrane are great for both residential and commercial applications. These membranes can be installed as internal built in gutters as well. The membrane has welded seams and great warranties.

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Cedar Shake Roofing

Cedar shake looks amazing and has a beautiful Northwest look to it. We install very clean thick old growth cedar shake. Cedar shake does require some extra maintenance to keep it in good condition and last a long time.

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Tesla Solar Roofing

This is an exciting new product that we are very excited about. The roof not only looks amazing but generates power at the same time. We are excited to install these roofs in our area and look forward to making a difference in the roofing world.

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Synthetic Cedar Shake Roofing

Synthetic Cedar Shake Roofing by Three Tree Roofing mimics Pacific Northwest aesthetics, is durable, and environmentally friendly. With DaVinci and Euroshield products, we offer a 50-year warranty, and exceptional craftsmanship in the Seattle area.

Finishes Color Options: 24 Gauge Kynar with Ocean Guard

Colonial Red

Colonial Red
Deep Blue Sea
Desert Tan
Leaf Green
True Black
Matte Black (SRI-26)
Charcoal Gray (SRI-31)
Old Zinc Gray (SRI-41)
Old Town Gray (SRI-44)
Regal White (SRI-86)
Weathered Copper SRI-27
Parchment (SRI-58)
Hartford Green (SRI-26)
Dark Bronze (SRI-28)
Tahoe Blue (SRI-26)
Moss Green SRI-26
Redi-Mix Red SRI-44

Finishes Color Options: 26 Gauge Kynar 500

Matte Black (SRI-26)

See a new 26 Gauge Kynar 500 roof in Matte Black (SRI-26)

Nu-Ray Metal Roofing 'Matte Black (SRI-26)' Color for 26 Gauge Kynar 500 Roof Panels

Matte Black (SRI-26)
Charcoal Gray (SRI-31)
Dark Bronze (SRI-28)
Weathered Copper (SRI-28)
Old Zinc Gray (SRI-41)

Finishes Color Options: Premium Finishes

Vintage Heritage

Vintage Heritage
Pre-Weathered Zinc (SRI-41)
Silver Metallic (SRI-59)
Vintage (SRI-22)
Antique Patina (SRI-39)

Common Metal Roofing Questions

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