Metal Shingle Roofing

Typical range is $10–$20 per square foot installed. Most homes fall between $20,000–$40,000 depending on size, pitch, and material. Our instant estimate tool gives you a ballpark in 60 seconds.

Asphalt shingles are petroleum-based — their price floats with crude oil. When oil spikes (or tariffs hit), asphalt quotes can climb 15–25% in a single year. Steel doesn't track oil. It's a commodity in its own right, manufactured domestically by Ideal Roofing, and priced in Canadian dollars. That makes a metal-roof quote more like a contract than a moving target.

Yes — every Wakefield Bridge panel is made from a mix of new and recycled steel, and the panels are 100% recyclable at end of life. Asphalt shingles, by contrast, are petroleum-derived and headed for landfill after their 15–20 year service life. Over fifty years, a metal roof is the more sustainable choice on both ends — manufacturing and disposal.

Cool Roof® is a reflective coating technology built into Wakefield Bridge's PVDF Kynar 500 paint system. It reflects solar radiation rather than absorbing it the way dark asphalt does — measurably reducing summer cooling costs. On most Ontario homes, that translates to $150–$300/year in energy savings, especially with cool-tone colours like Granite Grey. The technology also meets LEED® credit requirements for buildings pursuing certification.

No. With proper underlayment and attic insulation, a metal roof is no louder than asphalt. Many homeowners say they can't tell the difference.

40–70 years depending on material. Our Wakefield Bridge steel shingles carry a 50-year transferable warranty. Compare that to 15–20 for asphalt.

In many cases yes. Depends on condition and local codes. Colum assesses this during your consultation.

Absolutely. Metal handles ice, snow, and freeze-thaw better than any other material. Snow sheds off rather than building up.

Yes. We offer financing options to make your forever roof affordable. Ask Colum for details.

Standing seam has raised vertical seams with hidden fasteners — a sleek, modern look. Metal shingles mimic traditional shingle patterns with interlocking panels. Both use concealed fasteners and carry 50-year warranties. It comes down to aesthetic preference.

Over 20 colours are available. The most popular in Simcoe County are Matte Black, Espresso, and Granite Grey. All Ideal Roofing colours come with fade-resistant coatings.

Generally 2–3 times the cost of standard asphalt shingles, depending on roof complexity, material type, and the number of valleys, gables, or complex areas. The exact cost depends on the product you choose and your specific roof — Select Metal Roofing provides detailed quotes for every project.

We give our best price upfront on every quotation. Our pricing reflects quality Canadian-manufactured material from Ideal Roofing, certified installation crews, and proper installation methods including manufacturer-recommended underlayment. We don't inflate quotes to leave room for haggling — what you see is our honest price for the job done right.

A typical residential metal roof takes 2–4 days. Simple roofs may be completed in a single day, while larger or more complex projects (churches, steep pitches, multiple turrets) can take a week or longer. We'll give you a specific timeline during the quoting process.

Yes. We have three specialized crews, each certified by Ideal Roofing on the specific metal roof system they install — interlocking steel shingles, sheet steel, and standing seam. They install their specific product every day and have for many years.

We want your property to look like we were never there. At the end of every job, crews use leaf blowers to clear debris from decks and walkways, run magnets around the entire property to catch any stray screws or metal pieces, and go through gardens and landscaping for any debris. The site is organized at the end of every day during the project, not just at completion.

Ask for proof of insurance, WSIB coverage for their installers, safety training documentation, and Whmis training records. Also ask where their material is manufactured — some Ontario companies sell product imported from overseas with no valid warranty once it leaves the country of origin. Select Metal Roofing uses Canadian-manufactured Ideal Roofing products with full North American warranty support.

Yes, if it's not the right fit. We won't install a product we can't warrant for your specific roof, we won't skip manufacturer-recommended steps like underlayment to save money, and we won't rush a project to meet an unrealistic timeline. We'd rather be honest upfront than deliver work we're not proud of.

Five principles, no exceptions. One — one price given upfront, with no haggling or inflated quotes baked in for negotiation. Two — every manufacturer-recommended step happens on every install, including synthetic underlayment. Three — realistic timelines that Colum commits to and can hold, never pressuring his crews to cut corners. Four — the right product for your specific roof, even if it means walking away from the job rather than misrepresenting a profile. Five — a clear, candid conversation from day one, because the best installs come from a good fit on both sides. We welcome complexity — churches, barns, steep-pitch turret work — and just refuse to compromise on how it's built.

Kynar is a resin (PVDF — polyvinylidene fluoride) added to the paint coating on premium metal roofs. It protects against fading from UV exposure, provides reflectance that helps cool your home, and gives the roof system longevity against the elements. Ideal Roofing's Wakefield Bridge and Heritage Series use PVDF Kynar 500 coatings with documented fade performance data.

Yes, and it's a growing concern in Ontario. Some companies sell metal roofing products manufactured in Europe or Asia. The critical issue is warranty — once that product ships overseas, the manufacturer's warranty may not be valid in Canada. Always ask where the product is made and whether the warranty is backed by a North American manufacturer. Ideal Roofing manufactures in Brampton, Ontario with full Canadian warranty support.