A misguided notion that installing a “tin” roof on your house is somehow old fashioned or associated with the unattractive tin roofs on the old rusty barns and industrial warehouses, could not be further from the truth when it comes to modern tin or terne metal roofing.
Tin and Terne metal roofs are some of the oldest, most reputable roofing systems in the world, boasting numerous advantages that are as desirable today as they were centuries ago! In fact, modern tin roof systems offer highly sophisticated and beautiful design options, superior strength and durability, long lasting protection, and superior energy efficiency.
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For any homeowner looking to make a lifelong investment in their home, and get the most value for their money, a metal roof aka tin is an obvious choice.
Pricing Details:
It will cost between $12.50 and $20.50, on average, for a mid-range tin-styled metal roofing system that replicates the look of traditional tin roofing. That said, there are five different tin and terne styled roofing options to consider:
- Terne-coated Stainless Steel (TCSS): $15.50 to $28.50 per sq.ft. installed.
- Zinc coated to replicate the look of tin: $14.50 to $20.50 per sq.ft. installed
- Terne-coated Steel (TCS): $12.50 to $18.50 per sq.ft. installed
- Painted steel or aluminum: $12.50 to $20.50 per sq.ft. installed
- Mill-finished aluminum panels: $12.50 to $18.50 per sq.ft. installed
Where to buy: MetalTech USA is an international company with presence in the US. They carry stainless steel and other coils for standing seam metal roofs.
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Local roofing supply warehouses such as ABC or Beacon supply can also help you get some of these sheet metal coils and form or fabricate the metal panels specifically sized for your roofing project.
ABC and Beacon Supply generally work directly with contractors, so your installer will have to do all the ordering of the panels on your behalf. There are other sheet metal and roofing supply companies you should also explore in your local markets.
Brief History of Tin Roofs
While today, metal roofs are often referred to as “tin roofs”, the reality is that no roofing product has ever been made of pure tin. In Europe metal roofs have been around for centuries, originating in ancient Rome, and were made from copper, lead, and zinc.
Metal panels were produced by heating and hand hammering the metal to a thin sheet. In the 17th century, tin was first used in Bohemia as a coating for rolled steel to prevent rust.
