Metal roofing for Nova Scotia weather
Steel roofing in a range of profiles and colours, from a crew licensed to install metal roofing systems.
Why homeowners here choose metal
Metal roofing is built to stand up to the toughest weather this coast throws at it. It sheds snow, handles wind off the water and lasts for a long time.
We are licensed to install metal roofing systems. We help you pick a profile and a colour that suit the house, and you can try a few colours on the 3D roof further down this page.
- A range of profiles and colours
- Licensed metal roofing installer
- 15-year workmanship warranty
- Financing from $99 a month
Metal or shingles?
- Cost to install
- Metal: about $15,000 to $30,000. Shingles: about $5,000 to $15,000.
- Lifespan
- Metal commonly lasts 40 years or more. Architectural shingles typically last 25 to 30 years.
- Snow
- Metal sheds snow readily. Shingles hold it longer.
- Wind
- Both stand up to coastal wind when they are installed to the manufacturer's specification.
- Repairs
- A damaged shingle is a quick fix. A damaged metal panel takes more work.
Metal costs more on day one and usually less over the life of the house. Ask us to price both for your roof.
One metal roof, start to finish
A red steel roof we put on in Southwest Nova Scotia. Drag the slider to follow the job from the bare deck to the finished roof.
What goes under the shingles
Every Global Tech roof goes on in five layers. Tap a layer to watch it go on, or watch the whole roof go on.
Metal roofing, Charcoal
Charcoal. On-screen colours are approximate.
Book a free inspection with this roofWe strip to the boards and replace anything soft before a single layer goes down.
Sealed along the eaves and valleys, where ice dams push meltwater back under shingles.
GAF's breathable synthetic layer, run in overlapping courses from the top of the ice and water shield to the ridge. It sheds water and lets the deck dry out.
GAF architectural shingles or steel roofing, fastened the way the manufacturer specifies.
Lets warm, wet attic air out so the deck stays dry through the winter.
How the job runs
Our process in full- Assessment and consultationA full inspection of your roof, and a conversation about what you need and what you prefer.
- A plan for your homeA written quote built around your roof type, the material you want and your budget.
- Preparation and safetyWe set up safety measures for our crew and your household, and arrange the material delivery.
- InstallationCareful tear-off, deck repairs where needed, then every layer from underlayment to the last shingle.
- Clean-up and walk-throughAll debris removed, then a final inspection with you to make sure you are happy with the work.
- Warranty and after-careWarranty paperwork in your hands, and a crew that still answers the phone after the job.
Workmanship warranty on every roof we install. If our work causes a leak, we fix it at no labour cost.
Complete roofs from $99 a month, on terms of 12 to 60 months through iFinance.
Questions homeowners ask
Does metal cost more than shingles?
In most cases a metal roof costs more to install than asphalt shingles. Ask us to quote both and you can compare them for your own roof.
Can I choose the colour?
Yes. You pick from the manufacturer's range of profiles and colours. The 3D roof on this page gives you a rough idea, though colours on a screen are approximate.
Is it covered by your warranty?
Yes. Every roof we install carries our 15-year workmanship warranty. If an installation flaw causes a leak, we fix it at no labour cost.
Can I pay for a new roof monthly?
Yes. Complete roofs start at $99 a month on 12 to 60 month terms through our financing partner, iFinance.
See what your new roof costs
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