Name: Hillsborough Roofing Pros
Telephone: 9086630781
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What Metal Roofing Involves

Metal roofing is a complete system, not just panels screwed to your deck. We start with a full tear-off of the existing shingles—down to the bare wood—so we can inspect for rot, decay, or sagging that would otherwise shorten the new roof's life. Then we install a self-adhered ice-and-water shield along the eaves and valleys, which is critical in Hillsborough's winter ice dam zones. The panels themselves are either standing-seam (hidden fasteners, 24-gauge steel) or exposed-fastener (through-fastened, 29-gauge) in a PVDF or SMP finish. We also use stone-coated steel (like Decra) for a classic look with metal durability, or aluminum for salt-air and moss resistance.

Fastening is where most metal roofs fail. We use ring-shank nails for the starter course and field courses, and every panel is staggered so seams don't line up—water can't wick through a straight joint. The trim, flashing, and ridge caps are all hand-fabricated on site, not pre-bent, so they match your roofline exactly. That's the difference between a roof that leaks in 10 years and one that's still dry at 40.

Signs You Need Metal Roofing

If your current roof is showing any of these, it's time to consider metal:

Granule loss—shingles are shedding their protective coating, and you see bare spots or grit in your gutters.
Curling or buckling shingles—the edges are lifting, letting water seep under the field.
Attic moisture stains—brown streaks on the rafters mean water is wicking through the decking.
Daylight through the decking—you can see light from inside the attic; the boards are rotting.
Ice dams—heavy snow on Hillsborough's roof lines melts and refreezes at the eaves, pushing water back under the shingles.
End-of-life wear—your roof is 20+ years old, and every storm leaves a few more shingles in the yard.

Metal roofing solves all of these. It sheds snow instead of holding it, resists hail impact, and won't rot, crack, or delaminate. If you're tired of patching and re-patching, this is the last roof you'll buy.

Our Metal Roofing Process

We don't just nail panels on. Here's the step-by-step:

Free inspection and measurements—we climb up, check the deck for rot or sag, and measure every valley, hip, and penetration. You get a written report with photos.
Material selection—we walk you through standing-seam vs. exposed-fastener, gauge options, and finishes (PVDF holds color longer than SMP). We'll quote McElroy Metal, ATAS, or Decra depending on your budget and style.
Tear-off and deck prep—we strip the old roof, pull all nails, and replace any rotted plywood. Then we lay self-adhered underlayment and a new drip edge.
Panel installation—starter course, then field courses, each panel hand-sealed at the seams. Ring-shank nails for the exposed-fastener panels; hidden clips for standing-seam. We stagger the courses so water never runs straight down a joint.
Trim, flashing, and cleanup—all flashings are custom-bent, and we run a magnetic sweep over the yard to pick up every stray nail. No metal shavings left behind.

We do this in 3–5 days for a typical Hillsborough ranch or colonial, depending on complexity. And we pull the permit, so the township inspector signs off before we leave.

Cost Considerations in Hillsborough

Metal roofing costs more upfront than asphalt—expect $8 to $15 per square foot for exposed-fastener panels, and $15 to $25 per square foot for standing-seam steel. A typical 2,000-square-foot home runs $16,000 to $50,000. But consider the math: asphalt needs replacing every 20 years, so over 40 years you'd pay for two roofs. Metal lasts 40–50 years, often with a 30–50 year manufacturer warranty. That's one roof, one tear-off, one set of headaches.

In Hillsborough, where heavy snow and ice dams are a winter fact, metal's snow-shedding ability also reduces the risk of ice dam damage—which can cost thousands in interior repairs. And in humid summers, metal doesn't grow algae or moss like asphalt does. You'll pay more now, but you'll likely never pay for another roof.

Warranty & Insurance

Metal roofing comes with two warranties: the manufacturer's finish warranty (typically 30–40 years for PVDF, 20–25 for SMP) and the workmanship warranty we provide for the installation. We register your warranty with McElroy Metal, ATAS, or Decra at installation, so you're covered for peeling, chalking, or fading—not just leaks. If a storm damages your metal roof, your homeowners insurance will cover it the same as asphalt, and we handle the claim paperwork. We document the damage with photos and work directly with your adjuster, so you don't have to fight for what you're owed.

Why Choose Hillsborough Roofing Pros for Metal Roofing in Hillsborough?

We're local. We've replaced roofs on mid-century ranches in Clover Hill, split-levels in Country Club Estates, and newer colonials in Manville Manor. We know the weather here—the heavy snow loads, the hail in spring, the humid summers that make asphalt go mossy—and we spec metal systems that handle all of it. We're GAF Master Elite certified, which means we meet the manufacturer's highest standards for installation. And we're honest: if metal isn't worth the cost for your home, we'll tell you. Call 908-663-0781 for a free inspection and a straight answer.

Signs You Need Metal Roofing

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Granules in the Gutters

Those black specks are your shingles' protective coating eroding. Once the granules flake off, the asphalt is exposed to UV and will crack within a few seasons.

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Curling or Buckling Shingles

Edges lifting off the roof deck let water wick underneath and rot the plywood. In Hillsborough's freeze-thaw cycles, this gets worse every winter.

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Attic Moisture Stains

Brown streaks on rafters or insulation mean water is seeping through the decking. This is a sign the underlayment has failed, not just the shingles.

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Ice Dams at the Eaves

Heavy snow melts, refreezes, and pushes water back under the shingles. Metal sheds snow before it can form dams—this is the #1 reason homeowners in Hillsborough switch.

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