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Metal Roofing in Langley, WA
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Metal Roofing in Langley, WA

Metal Roofing · Langley, WA

Standing seam metal roofs built for island weather

Metal roofing is the work we get asked about most on Whidbey Island. We install standing seam metal roofs on houses, shops, barns, carports and patio covers. The panels come from Nu-Ray Metals, a metal panel manufacturer based in Puyallup, Washington.

We are based in Langley and work the island end to end, plus Camano Island and the mainland. The crew already lives with island weather and knows what island roofs take. If asphalt is the better fit for your house, we handle that as a roof replacement. Either way, we come out, look at the roof and give you a free estimate.

What We Handle

  • Standing seam metal roof installation on houses, shops and barns
  • Metal panel roofs on carports, patio covers and porch roofs
  • Nu-Ray Metals panels from a Puyallup, Washington manufacturer
  • Full tear-off of the old roofing, with rotted decking cut out and replaced
  • Underlayment, closures and metal at the eaves, rakes and valleys
  • Ridge venting and intake venting worked into the new roof
  • Flashing and boots around skylights, vents, pipes and chimneys
  • Old roofing hauled off and the yard cleaned up when we finish

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Why a metal roof holds up on Whidbey Island

Roofs here sit in wet shade under big firs. Moss takes hold on north facing planes, and needles and cones pile into the valleys. A standing seam metal roof gives that debris a slick surface with nothing to grab. Most of it washes or blows off on its own.

Wind is the other island problem. Island County design tables list a basic wind speed of 97 mph, and exposed bluff and waterfront lots see more. Standing seam panels lock together at the seam and sit on concealed clips fastened into the deck. The fasteners stay under the metal, out of the weather.

Metal also lasts a long time. Industry service life studies of standing seam steel roofs report decades of service. You pick the panel color off the manufacturer color chart. That works the same way as picking asphalt colors on our shingle color page.

What does a metal roof installation involve?

We start with a tear-off. The old roofing comes off so we can see the decking underneath. Soft or rotted sheathing gets cut out and replaced before new material goes down. If the roof still has years left in it, a roof repair may be the better call.

Underlayment goes over the deck next, then the eave, rake and valley metal. Panels run from the eave up to the ridge and snap together at the seam. Trim and closures finish the edges. Ridge venting and intake venting keep air moving under the new roof.

Skylights, vents, pipes and chimneys get flashed as the panels go on. A metal roof gives you fewer places to patch later, so those details are worth doing carefully. Most houses take a few days, and the weather sets the pace.

Standing seam metal roofs on island homes, barns and carports

Metal roofing is our most photographed work. One job put a dark green standing seam roof on a cedar barn, with the trim finished to match. Another is a grey standing seam roof with a skylight set into it. A brown house got a grey green metal roof plus a matching carport roof.

A couple who had just bought a house on Whidbey had us put on a new metal roof. We started quickly, and the roof was nearly done by the time they moved in. The gables and a few cosmetic changes were handled in the same job. The customers who have reviewed us rate us 5.0 on Google.

Another homeowner had a custom carport and patio cover that needed new roofing panels. Dry rot had eaten part of the wood structure holding it up. We replaced about half of that structure, improved the fascia, painted it and hauled the old material off. A stone faced house in our photos got both a new grey metal roof and a new patio cover.

New grey-green standing-seam metal roof over a Whidbey Island home and its attached carport Translucent roof panels going onto a new patio cover frame, seen from underneath

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How We Work

How a Job With Whidbey Roofing and Siding Runs

From the first call or text to the last of the old roofing hauled off, here is how it goes.

1

Call or text us

Reach us at (360) 544-9655 and tell us what the roof is doing. We set a time to come out and look at it.

2

The look and the estimate

We get up on the roof and check the decking, flashing, venting and gutters. Then you get the scope and the price in writing. The estimate is free.

3

Materials and colors

You pick the shingle line and color, or the metal panel profile and color. Our shingle color page shows every CertainTeed color side by side. We order the material and set a start date around the weather.

4

The crew does the work

Tear-off comes first, then decking repair where the wood is soft. Underlayment, flashing, the new roof and the venting go on in order.

5

Cleanup and the finished roof

The old roofing leaves with us and the ground gets cleaned up. Then we go over the finished job with you and hand over the paperwork.

FAQ

Metal Roofing Questions, Answered

Common questions about metal roofing across Whidbey Island, Camano Island and the Skagit side. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.

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Is a metal roof a good choice for a house on Whidbey Island?
For most houses here, yes. Panels shed fir needles, moss and heavy winter rain better than shingles do. Metal also handles the wind on bluff and waterfront lots. Shingles still suit some homes, and we will say which one we would put on yours.
How much does a metal roof cost?
Price comes down to the size and pitch of your roof, plus the panel profile and color. Valleys, skylights, chimneys and any decking that needs replacing move the number too. We come out, measure the roof and give you a free estimate. Our blog on metal roofs versus shingles helps if you are weighing the two.
Is a metal roof loud when it rains?
It is quieter than people expect. On a house the panels go over solid decking with underlayment between, and that deadens the sound. The loud metal roofs people remember are bare shed and barn panels over open framing.
Can you put a metal roof over my existing shingles?
We plan on a full tear-off. Taking the old roofing off is the only way to see the shape of the decking. It also lets us set the underlayment, flashing and venting the way the new roof wants them. Ask us about your roof at the estimate.
How do I compare metal roofing contractors?
Ask what panels they install and who makes them. Ask to see finished metal roofs they have done on the island. Check that the contractor is licensed, bonded and insured, then look the license up. Ours is Washington contractor license CULVEL*828N4.
Do you install metal roofs on shops, barns and carports?
Yes. Shops, barns, detached garages, carports and patio covers are regular work for us. Panels, trim and flashing get the same handling they would on a house. When a cover and its trim come with the roof, the job runs as exterior remodeling.
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Why Choose Whidbey Roofing and Siding

Built for Roofs on Whidbey Island

Based in Langley

We work from the south end of Whidbey Island. Our crew starts the day here, so a ferry wait never sits in front of your job.

More than 30 years of experience

We put 30-plus years of building and roofing experience on the island behind every job. It shows in the details: flashing, venting, decking and the trim around them.

Licensed, bonded and insured

We are licensed, bonded and insured in Washington, under contractor license CULVEL*828N4. That covers the roofing, siding and exterior work we do on the island.

Free estimates

We look at the roof in person, then put the scope and the price in writing. The estimate is free, and it says what we found up there.

Google Reviews

5-Star Rated on Google by Whidbey Island Homeowners

Real reviews from real roofing and siding jobs on Google.

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They installed a new metal roof on the house we purchased and were able to start quickly which meant it was nearly done by the time we moved in. We had a great experience working with Jeff who was very helpful with suggestions on some cosmetic changes we made and the entire roof and gables came out nicely. Very pleased with this company and would recommend them to anyone on Whidbey looking for roofing or siding work.

David Crabtree3 weeks ago · Google review

Whidbey Roof and Siding did an outstanding job. Very professional! No playing games came in with the lowest bid. We did run into a few surprises, but Jeff was very clear and transparent about what it would take to correct the issue. Very glad I had someone who could deal with the issues. As one recent visitor said the skylight looks like it was here all along and not an after thought addition. Highly recommend

Timothy Lawrence3 weeks ago · Google review

What a class act. You only have to mention what you want. And it will be done better than expected. We have used them multiple times. I can’t imagine using anyone else for a future projects.

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