No. This is a common misconception that stems back to older tin roofs. In fact, modern metal roofing is often quieter than an asphalt shingle roof. When installed with solid sheathing, a metal roof will actually silence noise from rain, hail and harsh weather.

Many people think you can't (or shouldn't) walk on a metal roof. The truth is that you can safely walk on any metal roof without damaging it. Follansbee can provide details on how to walk the particular roof you have, based on the product chosen and the roof pitch.

Limits on pitch vary based on the type of application and type of Follansbee roofing material chosen. Contact a Follansbee salesperson at 1-800-624-6906 or info@follansbeeroofing.com for a customized consultation.

Yes. Follansbee's® stamped diamond-pattern metal shingles and standing seam roofing can be installed over existing asphalt shingles, however please contact a Follansbee salesperson directly at 1-800-624-6906 or info@follansbeeroofing.com for additional information.

Follansbee metal is approximately 50% lighter than an asphalt shingle roof, and 75% lighter than concrete tile, fiber cement shakes and slate, so weight is never an issue, even for smaller homes or freestanding structures like garages and barns.

Product warranties vary by the type of Follansbee material selected. For more information, please visit the product warranty sections of this website located here.

You can locate a sales representative in your area by visiting the Contact Us section of this website or by calling Follansbee directly at 1-800-624-6906.

The Follansbee project gallery features a wide variety of homes from the past 10 years that are available for viewing. For older projects, please contact Follansbee directly at 1-800-624-6906 or email info@follansbeeroofing.com.

Yes. All Follansbee metal roofing products provide various green and sustainable benefits.

One major green benefit of a Follansbee roof is the energy savings that it provides. Follansbee roofing keeps your home cooler in the summer and well-insulated in the winter, saving you money on heating and air-conditioning costs. All Follansbee roofing materials are additionally produced from metals that contain a high percentage of recycled materials. At the end of its long lifecycle, a Follansbee metal roof is 100% recyclable.

Please call Follansbee directly at 1-800-624-6906 or email info@follansbeeroofing.com to request a brochure. Expect your brochure to arrive in the mail in 2-3 weeks.

No, a metal roof will not increase the likelihood of your home being struck by lightning. In the event of a lightning strike, a metal roof will actually disperse energy safely throughout your residence. As a non-combustible material, metal roofing creates a low risk in areas prone to severe weather.

Wind and saltwater have no effect on Follansbee roofing. Thanks to Follansbee's patented ZT® (zinc/tin) alloy, Follansbee metal roofing materials have surpassed 26,000 hours of laboratory salt spray testing with no signs of red rust. Competitive roofing products typically fail after only 1,200-2,000 hours of testing.

Metal roofs have a much better chance of surviving a fire than do other roofing materials. Burning embers simply do not present the same threat to metal that they do to other roofing materials. Follansbee roofing products carry a Class A fire rating, which is the highest level of fire protection available.

Please contact Follansbee at info@follansbeeroofing.com or 1-800-624-6906. Our customer service representatives are ready to direct you to your local distributor.

Yes. All Follansbee® materials are highly versatile and can be tailored into a variety of different forms – from the traditional standing seam roof to a vertical wall, barrel applications, shingles and customized sections in flat or spherical shapes. Please contact a Follansbee sales representative at info@follansbeeroofing.com or call 1-800-624-6906 for additional information.

Pricing depends on multiple factors, including square footage and the style of roof chosen. Please contact a Follansbee sales representative at info@follansbeeroofing.com or by calling 1-800-624-6906 to be directed to your local distributor who can provide a customized cost estimate.

To obtain pricing information, please contact Follansbee at 1-800-624-6906 or email info@follansbeeroofing.com. A sales representative will direct you to your local distributor who will provide a cost estimate.