Metal Roofing in Napoleon, Ohio
Metal roofs that outlast the house.
Standing seam and exposed fastener metal systems for homes, farms, pole barns, and commercial buildings across Northwest Ohio. Andrew is on every job, from first measurement to final panel.
Call (419) 518-7799Last updated: April 14, 2026
Why metal roofing makes sense in Ohio.
A metal roof installed right will last 40 to 50 years. That's two or three shingle roofs back to back. For homeowners who plan to stay put, the math works out fast.
Snow and ice slide off metal instead of sitting on it. Ice dams at the eaves, the kind that back water up under the shingles and ruin a ceiling, are a much smaller problem on a metal roof with proper snow guards. Freeze-thaw cycles that shred asphalt shingles over time don't do the same damage to a steel panel.
Maintenance is close to nothing. No granules washing into the gutters. No tabs lifting in March wind. If a panel ever takes damage from a falling limb or hail, it can be replaced on its own. We also handle the insurance claim side if a storm causes damage down the road.
Metal systems we install.
There's no single metal roof. The right panel depends on the building, the budget, and how it needs to look when it's done.
Standing seam
Concealed fastener panels with raised seams. No screws showing through the face of the roof. This is the architectural option for houses and commercial buildings where the look matters. Longest lifespan of any metal system we install. Works on complex roofs with valleys, dormers, and hips.
Exposed fastener metal panels
Screws driven through the face of the panel, washers seated against the steel. Lower cost than standing seam, faster to install, and the right choice for ag buildings, pole barns, and outbuildings. We use quality screws with long-life gaskets, not the cheap hardware that leaks after five seasons.
Metal re-roof over existing
On the right building, we can lay a metal system over an existing shingle roof. The deck has to be solid, the framing has to handle the weight, and the roof geometry has to cooperate. We inspect first. If the deck is soft or the roof already has two layers of shingles, we tear off and start clean.
What's included on every metal roof job.
Standard on every metal install we put on. No upcharges for the basics.
- Full tear-off to the deck when required
- Deck inspection and rotten plywood replacement
- High-temp synthetic underlayment, full coverage
- Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys
- Factory-matched ridge, eave, gable, and valley flashings
- Snow guards on problem eaves (optional)
- Pipe boots rated for metal
- Full trim kit in matching color
- Manufacturer warranty registration
- Magnetic nail sweep and site cleanup
- Workmanship warranty in writing
How a metal roof job works.
Same process on a house or a pole barn. Nothing gets changed mid-job without you hearing about it first.
Inspect
We measure the roof, check the deck, and look at the framing. We talk through what the building can carry and which panel fits. Free, no obligation.
Estimate
Written scope with panel profile, gauge, color, trim, and a timeline. You see the photos and the exact materials we plan to order.
Build
Panels delivered, crew on site, dumpster if we're tearing off. We install from eave to ridge, flash every penetration, and seal every seam that matters.
Walk-through
Andrew walks the roof with you at the end. We register the manufacturer warranty, pick up the yard, and leave the site cleaner than we found it.
Thinking about a metal roof?
Free on-site measurements for homes, farms, and commercial buildings across NW Ohio. No sales pitch.
Metal roofing for farms and pole barns.
A big part of what we do is ag work. Henry, Defiance, and Putnam counties are full of pole barns, machine sheds, grain storage, and equipment buildings that need metal roofs that actually hold up to a working farm.
We install exposed fastener panels on pole barns all season. Proper purlin spacing, quality screws with long-life gaskets, closure strips at the eave and ridge, and ridge vents sized for the building. The panels that came off farms in the 70s lasted 40 years because someone put them on right. Ours are built the same way.
For larger ag buildings, machine shops, and equipment storage, we also handle commercial roofing including larger standing seam systems and metal over steel-framed buildings. One crew, one owner on site, start to finish.
Standing seam vs exposed fastener: which one fits your building.
This is the question we get every week. Both are metal. Both will outlast a shingle roof. But they aren't the same product and they don't belong on the same building.
Start with what the building is.
If it's a house, especially a house you plan to stay in, standing seam is usually the right answer. The fasteners are hidden under the seam, which means there are no screws and washers sitting in the sun and rain for 30 years. That's the part of an exposed fastener roof that eventually fails first. On a house, you also tend to care how the roof looks from the street. Standing seam has clean vertical lines and a sharper profile.
If it's a pole barn, a machine shed, a shop, or an outbuilding, exposed fastener panels make more sense. They cost less, they go on faster, and on a simple gable roof over open purlins they hold up for decades when the screws are driven right. Nobody's rating the curb appeal of a grain shed.
Then look at the roof itself.
Complex roofs with valleys, dormers, hips, and skylights belong under standing seam. The concealed fastener system handles transitions cleanly. Exposed fastener panels on a complicated roof end up with too many penetrations, too many screws, and too many places for water to find a way in.
Simple gable roofs with long uninterrupted slopes work well with either. That's usually where budget drives the call.
And the money side.
Standing seam costs more up front. It also lasts longer, needs less maintenance, and is more likely to still look sharp 30 years in. Exposed fastener is a lower entry price but may need screws resealed or replaced somewhere around year 20. On a house you're keeping, standing seam usually pencils out over the long haul. On a barn, exposed fastener is fine.
If you're weighing metal against asphalt shingles for a house, that's a different conversation. Our residential roofing page walks through that comparison.
Metal roofing questions.
Most residential metal roofs in the Napoleon area run between $15,000 and $35,000 or more. Exposed fastener panels on a smaller ranch sit at the low end. Standing seam on a larger two-story with complex valleys and dormers sits at the high end. We give free written estimates with no pressure.
A properly installed standing seam metal roof will last 40 to 50 years, and often longer. Exposed fastener panels last 25 to 40 years depending on the gauge and coating. Both outlive an asphalt shingle roof by a wide margin when the install is done right.
No. On a house with solid decking, synthetic underlayment, and normal attic insulation, a metal roof sounds about the same as shingles in the rain. The loud tin-roof-on-a-barn sound comes from roofs installed over open purlins with no insulation underneath.
Sometimes yes. If the deck is solid, the existing roof has only one layer of shingles, and the framing can handle the added weight, a metal re-roof over the top can work. We inspect the deck and attic first. If the decking is soft or the roof has multiple layers, a full tear-off is the right call.
Both. Standing seam metal looks sharp on a modern home, a traditional farmhouse, or a historic property. Exposed fastener panels are a better fit for outbuildings, pole barns, and agricultural buildings. We install metal on houses every season across Henry and Defiance counties.
What customers say.
"From start to finish Andrew and his crew were amazing to work with. They came out, did a complete tear off, replaced my roof and gutters, and even installed gutter guards all in one day for an incredible price."
"My roof looks fantastic and I feel confident knowing the work was done with quality materials and great attention to detail."
"I chose Big Horn Roofing because Andrew stood out as the most honest and straightforward. The job was completed faster than expected, the workmanship is top notch, and the price was very fair."
Get your free roof inspection.
We come out, climb up, take photos, and tell you straight. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just an honest read on your roof.