Asphalt Shingles Out, Black Standing Seam Metal Roof In

Most homeowners replace their asphalt shingles because they have to - not because they want to. Shingles crack, curl, and wear down. And every time they do, you're back to square one. The smarter move is making the switch to metal, and that's exactly what this homeowner did.

We pulled off the old asphalt shingles and installed a textured black standing seam metal roof with a hidden fastener system. No exposed screws. No visible penetrations. Just clean, continuous panels running from ridge to eave. That hidden fastener design isn't just a visual choice - it's a structural one. It eliminates the most common leak points you'd find on a through-fastened roof.

The cupola on this home was one of the more interesting details on the job. Getting the panels to wrap and terminate cleanly around that feature takes real precision. Sloppy cuts or poor flashing work there would stick out immediately. We took our time with it, and the result speaks for itself.

What we like about this finish - the textured black - is how it holds up visually over time. It doesn't show minor surface variation the way a high-gloss would, and it pairs cleanly against the tan siding and red brick. It's a color and texture combination that works on this style of home without trying too hard.

Metal roofing is a long-term investment. You're not patching this thing every decade. Done right, it outlasts the home's original shingle roof by a wide margin - and with the added curb appeal, it changes how the whole exterior reads from the street.