From a full standing seam roof to a metal accent over the front porch, metal fits the look of a lot of Franklin homes. Roost Roofing installs it right, handles the HOA or historic approval, and gives you a straight comparison against shingles before you commit.
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Concealed-fastener panels with clean raised seams. The longest-lasting option, and a natural fit for the modern farmhouse homes going up across Williamson County.
Metal over a front porch, bay window, or dormer with shingles on the main roof. One of the most requested upgrades in Franklin, and often the easiest to get approved.
Steel or aluminum shaped like shingle, shake, or slate. Long life with a traditional look for streets and HOAs that expect one.
Full tear-off, decking repairs, new flashing, and high-temperature underlayment. We do not lay metal over a roof that has problems underneath.
Exposed-fastener panels for shops, garages, and barns on the larger lots south and west of town.
Backed-out screws, failed trim sealant, and leaks around penetrations on existing metal roofs.
Metal is the bigger check upfront and the longer-lasting roof. Many Franklin homeowners split the difference with metal on the porch and architectural shingles on the main roof, which gets the look for a fraction of a full metal roof.
| Architectural shingles | Metal shingles / exposed fastener | Standing seam metal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installed cost | Lowest upfront | Roughly 1.5–2× shingles | Roughly 2–3× shingles |
| Typical lifespan | 20–30 years | 30–50 years | 40–70 years |
| Wind | Good when installed to spec; edges and ridges lift first | Very good | Excellent — panels lock together with hidden clips |
| Hail | Granule loss and bruising; impact-rated (Class 4) options available | Can dent; usually still sheds water | Can dent cosmetically; rarely leaks from hail |
| Maintenance | Watch flashing, pipe boots, and lifted tabs | Re-tighten or replace screws over time | Very little |
| Summer heat | Absorbs heat | Reflects more heat, especially lighter colors | Reflects more heat, especially lighter colors |
Ranges are typical for Middle Tennessee homes and depend on roof size, pitch, tear-off, and the panel or shingle you choose. Your written quote after a free inspection is the real number.
Newer neighborhoods like Westhaven, Berry Farms, and Ladd Park are full of farmhouse and craftsman designs where standing seam over porches and bump-outs is part of the original look. When those homes reach their first re-roof, owners often want to keep or expand the metal.
Closer to downtown, homes inside Franklin's historic overlay districts need approval from the city's historic zoning commission before changing roof material, and most subdivisions have an HOA architectural review. We prepare the material samples and paperwork so the approval does not hold up your project.
Yes. Metal over the front porch, bay windows, or dormers with architectural shingles on the main roof is one of the most popular upgrades we do in Franklin. It gets the look at a fraction of the cost of a full metal roof.
Many Franklin HOAs allow metal, especially standing seam in darker colors, but each has its own rules. We pull the guidelines, prepare the submission with color and panel samples, and wait for approval before ordering material.
Possibly. Homes in Franklin's historic overlay districts need approval before changing roofing material, and the answer depends on the house and the street. We help you put together the request and suggest options that fit the character of the home.
Standing seam commonly lasts 40 to 70 years, and metal shingles 30 to 50, compared with about 20 to 30 for architectural shingles. Proper underlayment, flashing, and ventilation are what let a metal roof reach that full life.
Metal reflects more of the summer sun than dark shingles, especially in lighter colors, which can reduce attic heat. How much you save depends on your insulation and ventilation, so we check those during the inspection.
Most Franklin homes take a few days for a full metal roof, depending on size and complexity, plus lead time for panels in your chosen color. Accent and porch roofs are often done in a day.
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