Steel Roofing

Standing Seam's

Superior Durability

Standing seam metal roof installed on church by Taylor Exteriors & Construction Des Moines Iowa

Standing Seam Snap Lock Metal Roofing with Hidden Fasteners

Standing seam and corrugated steel roofing offer the superior durability and longevity of steel in a large panel format — giving you the strength and protection of metal at a lower cost than individual shingle systems. But the advantages go well beyond price.

Standing seam's defining feature is its raised interlocking seam, which runs vertically from ridge to eave and keeps all fasteners completely hidden beneath the surface. With no exposed screws or nails, there are no penetration points for water to work through over time — one of the most common failure points on traditional roofing systems. The result is a remarkably clean, watertight surface that sheds rain and snow with ease.

Steel also expands and contracts naturally with temperature changes without cracking or warping, making it one of the most weather-resilient roofing options available in a climate like Iowa's, where a single week can bring freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and spring storms.

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Standing Seam

The sleek, linear profile of standing seam has also become a signature look in modern and contemporary architecture — bold, clean, and unmistakably intentional. It's a roof that makes a statement while quietly outlasting nearly everything around it.

Standing seam is a modern design that is wind rated up to 120mph and have superior weather resistance due to its interlocking solid panels.

Affordable Metal’s 1 3/4” Snap Lock profile provides a continuous interlocking metal roof system. The system offers the designer a concealed fastener and clip application that provides for expansion and contraction. The Snap Lock metal roofing system and the SSQ675 clip design can be installed quickly, reducing labor costs

Standing seam steel roof church project Taylor Exteriors & Construction Des Moines Iowa

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Corrugated Steel

Corrugated steel is ideal for pole barns and barndominiums. It is also ideal for warehouse and industrial applications.

Affordable Metal’s Smart Rib Plus® is the highest-selling exposed fastener panel, trusted for residential, commercial, and agricultural applications. Combining affordability, durability, and elegance, this panel is the go-to choice for a wide range of projects.

The Smart Rib Plus®—often referred to as the agricultural panel—features a sleek 36” width, available in bare Galvalume or 26 stunning Sherwin-Williams paint colors, each backed by a 40-year paint warranty. This panel offers unbeatable value without compromising on style or strength.

This low-profile panel has a 3/4” high rib on 9” centers, is available in 26 or 29 gauge and can be applied over open framing or solid substrate.

On-Site Rolling

One of the advantages we offer with standing seam installation is on-site roll forming — meaning your steel panels are fabricated right on your property, cut to the exact length your roof requires. This isn't just a logistical convenience. It fundamentally changes the quality of the finished product.

The precision fit also means cleaner lines, tighter seams, and a finished appearance that looks intentional down to the last detail. Less material waste, fewer weak points, and a roof that fits your home like it was built for it — because it was.