North Alabama roofs take a beating: spring hail, straight-line winds, tornado-season debris, and summer heat that cooks asphalt shingles year after year. Metal roofing is the option more Huntsville homeowners ask us about every season — and for good reason. 1 Stop Roofing & Exteriors has been in business for 45 years, with an A+ BBB rating and more than 15,000 roofs completed across North Alabama.
Longevity. A properly installed metal roof commonly outlasts two or even three asphalt shingle roofs. If you plan to stay in your home long-term, the math changes in metal's favor.
Wind performance. Interlocking metal panels resist uplift better than individual shingles — a meaningful difference in a region that sees severe thunderstorm winds every spring.
Heat reflection. Metal reflects solar radiant heat instead of absorbing it the way dark asphalt does, which can help with summer cooling loads in Alabama's long cooling season.
Low maintenance. No granule loss, no curling, no shingle blow-offs to patch after every storm season.
For most Huntsville-area homes, metal roof replacement runs $10,000-$25,000 depending on the size of the roof, the panel system, and the complexity of the roofline. Asphalt shingle replacement typically runs $5,000-$15,000 by comparison — metal costs more up front and is designed to last significantly longer.
The honest answer for YOUR house requires measuring it. We provide free, no-obligation estimates with the numbers broken out so you can compare metal against architectural shingles side by side. See our full roof replacement cost guide for what drives pricing.
| Metal | Architectural Shingles | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical replacement cost | $10,000-$25,000 | $5,000-$15,000 |
| Expected service life | Longest of common systems | Solid, shorter than metal |
| Wind resistance | Excellent (interlocking panels) | Good (rated shingles) |
| Maintenance | Minimal | Periodic repairs typical |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty options | Manufacturer lifetime warranty options (Owens Corning) |
As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor we install shingle systems with manufacturer lifetime warranty options — and we'll tell you straight when shingles are the smarter buy for your situation. Not every house needs a metal roof. We'd rather you get the right roof than the expensive one.
Hail can cosmetically dent metal panels without compromising their function, and insurers treat cosmetic metal damage differently than shingle damage. If your existing roof has storm damage and you're considering upgrading to metal during replacement, we document everything — photos, measurements, and a written scope — so you have what you need for your insurance conversation. Learn more on our storm damage page. You stay in control of your claim; we make sure nothing gets missed in the documentation.
Start with a free roof inspection. We'll assess what you have, how much life is left in it, and whether repair, shingle replacement, or metal makes sense — with no pressure either way.
Call 256-424-2744 or request your free estimate. 45 years in business, BBB A+ rated, Huntsville-based.
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