Tomahawk, WI · Lincoln County
Metal Roofing Contractor in Tomahawk, WI
Metal is the long game in Tomahawk. A properly detailed standing-seam roof sheds snow instead of holding it, lasts decades past asphalt, and stops the freeze-thaw cycle that chews up shingles on north-facing Northwoods slopes.
Metal Roofing in Tomahawk — what’s included
- Standing-seam panels with concealed fasteners
- Exposed-fastener ag-panel for outbuildings and garages
- Snow retention and eave detailing where it's needed
- High-temp underlayment under every panel
- Custom-bent flashing, valleys, and trim
- Metal over cabins, lake homes, additions, and shops
- Color matching across roof, trim, and outbuildings
Why metal makes sense on Tomahawk roofs
Lincoln County winters put roofs through dozens of freeze-thaw cycles. Asphalt absorbs that abuse; metal sheds it. Snow slides off a smooth standing-seam panel long before it can build the weight and meltwater that create ice dams at the eave.
The tradeoff is that metal is unforgiving of bad detailing. Panels have to be able to move with temperature, valleys have to be cut and sealed correctly, and penetrations need proper boots — otherwise you've bought a fifty-year roof with a five-year leak. That detailing is the part we don't rush.
Standing seam vs. exposed fastener in Tomahawk
Standing seam hides the fasteners under the seam, so there are no screw penetrations exposed to weather and no gaskets to dry out. It's the right call for a home or a lake property you plan to keep.
Exposed-fastener panel costs less and installs faster, which makes it a smart fit for pole sheds, garages, and outbuildings. We install both and we'll tell you honestly which one belongs on which building — call 715-453-4800.
Metal roofing questions from Tomahawk homeowners
Is a metal roof worth it in Tomahawk?
For most Tomahawk homes and lake properties, yes — metal sheds snow, resists ice damming, and typically outlasts two asphalt roofs. Upfront cost is higher; lifetime cost is usually lower.
Is metal roofing loud in the rain?
Over a solid deck with underlayment and attic insulation — which is how we install it — a metal roof is not noticeably louder than asphalt. The noise reputation comes from bare panels over open purlins on barns.
Can you put metal over my existing shingles?
We tear off. Going over shingles traps moisture against the deck and makes it impossible to inspect or fix the sheathing underneath.