Wake County, NC

Metal Roofing in Raleigh, NC

Metal Roof NC, an authorized Interlock aluminum roofing dealer with its office in Raleigh, installs Interlock aluminum and standing seam metal roofs for Raleigh homeowners. This page covers what a Raleigh roof is up against, how the city's permit and historic-district rules work, and what to settle before you request an estimate.

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Who Installs Metal Roofs in Raleigh?

Metal Roof NC does, from its Raleigh office. It is an authorized Interlock dealer: Interlock Roofing manufactures the aluminum panels, and Metal Roof NC sells and installs them, along with standing seam metal roofing and conventional asphalt-shingle replacement. Raleigh is the center of its service area, so most Triangle jobs are a short drive from the office.

What Storms Have Hit Raleigh Homes?

Three are worth knowing. Hurricane Fran came ashore near Cape Fear on September 5, 1996, and pushed inland as a tropical storm; NWS Raleigh puts residential and commercial damage in Wake County at more than $900 million, and 1.7 million North Carolina customers lost power. On April 16, 2011, the Sanford-Raleigh tornado stayed on the ground for 67 miles and left a continuous path of EF-2 damage through the city from Stony Brook Drive to Buffalo Road and Forestville Road. And in the December 4-5, 2002 ice storm, nearly one million people in central North Carolina lost power, some for close to a week, as ice brought down trees and lines.

Why Do Raleigh's Trees Change the Roof Decision?

Much of Raleigh sits under mature oaks and pines, and in both Fran and the 2002 ice storm, falling trunks and limbs did more roof damage than wind on the shingles. No roof stops a falling oak. What a metal roof changes is the everyday wear: interlocking panels with concealed fasteners have no tabs for gusts to peel back, they do not hold leaf litter and pine straw the way granular shingles do, and the aluminum will not rust where branches scratch the finish. Ask for trimming over the roof line to be part of the plan.

How Hot Does It Get on a Raleigh Roof?

NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Raleigh-Durham International put the July average high at 90.8°F and the summer (June-August) average high at 88.9°F, with 46.07 inches of precipitation a year. Long humid summers bake asphalt shingles and keep north-facing slopes damp enough for algae streaks. Interlock's Alunar finish is a 70% PVDF coating system, and its colors carry CRRC ratings, so you can compare how much sun a given color reflects before you choose it.

Do You Need a Permit to Replace a Roof in Raleigh?

Usually. The City of Raleigh's residential permit guide lists roofing with siding, windows and doors under the Residential Building Alteration/Repair permit, applied for through the Permit and Development Portal. State law in G.S. 160D-1110 also requires a permit for single-family work costing more than $40,000. Your installer should pull the permit and schedule the inspections.

Can You Put a Metal Roof on a House in a Raleigh Historic District?

Possibly, but not without review. Exterior changes to properties in a Raleigh Historic Overlay District, or to a Raleigh Historic Landmark, go through a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Raleigh Historic Development Commission. A slate or cedar-shake profile may be easier to get approved than a modern panel, but that is the commission's call. Outside the historic districts, check whether your subdivision has an HOA with architectural review before settling on a color.

What Does Raleigh's Housing Mean for the Job?

Raleigh had 467,665 residents in the 2020 Census, and about 50.7% of homes are owner-occupied, per Census QuickFacts. The housing mix runs from older neighborhoods inside the Beltline to newer subdivisions on the edges. Older homes are more likely to need deck repairs once the old roof is off. Tear-off is required over cedar, tile or natural slate; a single layer of asphalt can be roofed over only if inspection finds it suitable and the code allows it.

Also serving near Raleigh

Garner, Knightdale, Wendell, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Morrisville, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Durham

Questions about metal roofing in Raleigh

Who installs metal roofs in Raleigh, NC?

Metal Roof NC, an authorized Interlock aluminum roofing dealer with its office in Raleigh, installs Interlock aluminum roofs and standing seam metal roofs for Raleigh homeowners.

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Raleigh?

Usually. The City of Raleigh lists roofing under its Residential Building Alteration/Repair permit, and state law requires a permit for single-family work over $40,000.

Can I install a metal roof in a Raleigh historic district?

Exterior changes in a Raleigh Historic Overlay District or to a Historic Landmark need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Raleigh Historic Development Commission, so the commission decides.

What storms have damaged roofs in Raleigh?

Hurricane Fran in 1996, the April 16, 2011 tornado that cut an EF-2 damage path through the city, and the December 2002 ice storm that left nearly one million people in central North Carolina without power.