Metal roofing for a roof you will not think about for decades
Straight Arrow Roofing & Siding installs metal roofs and cosmetic metal capping in Brantford, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Cambridge and Paris. A metal roof can last many decades with care, reflects the sun's heat, is fully recyclable and works well under solar panels. It costs more than asphalt shingles up front, so we help you decide whether it pays back on your house.
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Is a metal roof better than shingles?
For some houses, yes. For others, a good shingle roof is the better value. This is how they compare in plain terms, without inventing numbers for your house:
| Question | Metal | Asphalt shingles |
|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | Higher | Lower |
| How long it lasts | Many decades with care | Shorter; depends on the shingle line, attic venting and exposure |
| Summer heat | Reflects much of the sun's heat | Absorbs more, especially dark colours |
| Snow | Slides off; may need snow guards over doors and walkways | Holds snow on the roof |
| Solar panels | A good base for panels | Works, but panels may need to come off when the shingles are replaced |
| End of life | Fully recyclable | Recycled only where a local program takes shingles |
What is cosmetic metal capping?
Capping wraps exposed wood, such as fascia boards, window frames and trim, in formed metal. It stops the wood from rotting and ends the job of repainting it. We often do it with eavestroughs, soffit and fascia work.
Do you need a permit for a metal roof?
Often, yes, because metal is a different material from the shingles it replaces. Hamilton requires a permit for "replacing roofing or exterior cladding with a different material".[1] Oakville lists solar panels among work that needs a permit.[2] See the roof permit guide for each city.
Where do we do metal roofing?
Across our whole area: Brantford, Paris and the County of Brant, Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas and Waterdown, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Cambridge.
What else do we do?
- Roof replacement Full tear-off to the deck and a complete new roof system, often in a single day.
- Roof repair Leaks, lifted or missing shingles, flashing, vents and storm damage.
- Roof inspections and maintenance A proper look at the roof and the attic before anyone quotes a price.
- Flat roofing Membrane roofs for garages, additions, porches and commercial buildings.
- Skylights New skylights, replacements in the same opening, and leak repairs.
- Eavestroughs, soffit and fascia Eavestroughs and downpipes, cleaning and repairs, soffit and fascia.
- Siding Vinyl, aluminum, fibre cement and engineered wood siding.
Sources
- Building permit for residential renovations, City of Hamilton, read 16 October 2026.
- Building permit application process, Town of Oakville, read 16 October 2026.