A metal roof is the last roof you'll ever need. Standing seam metal lasts 40-60 years with virtually zero maintenance. It reflects solar heat, sheds hail and debris better than asphalt, and handles IL wind speeds that would rip shingles off. Downs Roofing & Maintenance installs residential and commercial metal roofing throughout Downs.
Our Metal Roofing Process
Metal Roofing Consultation
We discuss your goals, show you panel and color samples, and help you choose the right metal system for your Downs home. Standing seam, corrugated, or metal shingle. Each has different aesthetics, costs, and performance characteristics.
Panel Ordering & Prep
Panels ordered in your selected color, gauge, and profile. Custom lengths cut to minimize waste and on-site seaming. Trim pieces, flashing components, and underlayment specified for your roof.
Professional Metal Crew
Standing seam panels installed with Z-clips on solid substrate or battens. Each panel locked into the adjacent panel with a mechanical seamer. No exposed fasteners, no maintenance points. Trim and flashing hand-formed for a custom fit.
Final Walkthrough
Every seam, fastener, and flashing point inspected. Your manufacturer warranty registered on completion day: 40-year paint finish, 25-year weathertight system warranty. Written workmanship warranty from Downs Roofing & Maintenance.
What Downs Customers Say
"Our neighbors recommended them and now we understand why. Meticulous attention to detail and they treated our home like it was their own."
"Best experience we've ever had with a home service company. On time, on budget, and the results exceeded what we expected. Truly top-notch."
"Responded fast and got the job done right the first time. Crew was polite, professional, and cleaned up everything. Would absolutely hire again."
Why Choose Downs Roofing & Maintenance for Metal Roofing?
Energy Savings
Reflective metal reduces cooling costs 15-25%. In IL heat, that adds up fast. Metal pays for itself over its lifetime in energy savings alone.
Class A Fire Rating
Metal roofing is non-combustible with a Class A fire rating. Added safety for homes in fire-prone areas or those seeking lower insurance premiums.
Class 4 Impact Resistance
UL 2218 Class 4 rated. Handles the largest hail without compromising the waterproof system. Often qualifies for insurance premium discounts in IL.
Metal Repairs Available
We repair all metal roof types, loose panels, failed sealant, rust spots, and transition leaks. Not every issue needs a full replacement.
About Our Downs Metal Roofing Services
Color options are virtually unlimited. Matte black, charcoal, forest green, copper penny, barn red, slate blue. We order custom colors with 40-year color warranties. Your home, your style. We bring color samples to the estimate so you can see them against your siding and trim.
Thinking about going metal? Call (877) 349-1553 and we'll walk you through standing seam vs. exposed fastener, steel vs. aluminum, panel widths, and color options. We do free estimates with no hard sell. Your roof, your decision.