Metal Shingle Roofing in Allentown, PA · Metal Roofing Alliance Member

Metal Shingle Roofing in Allentown: Slate Looks, Steel Durability

Allentown sits in the Lehigh Valley between South Mountain and Blue Mountain, where nor'easters, ice storms and humid summer thunderstorms hammer roofs year after year. If you own an 1890s brick Victorian in Old Allentown with a slate mansard that has shed shingles for decades, Metal Shingle Roofing in Allentown gives you the original look back without the weight, the breakage or the constant patching. On the tree-lined streets of the West End, Arts and Crafts and Tudor homes need a roof that shrugs off oak limbs and maple debris. Metal shingles do that. They resist hail, hold color, and shed ice better than any asphalt product on the market. Call (610) 600-9879 and we will walk your roof, measure the valleys, and tell you straight what a metal shingle system will and will not do for your house. For a broader look at the full product line, see our metal roof installation page.

Why Metal Shingles Make Sense on Allentown's Older and Newer Roofs

Allentown's housing stock is brutal on roofing. Slate on the Victorian rowhouses and twins cracks under freeze-thaw cycles. Asphalt on the post-war brick ranches in Whitehall and Salisbury curls after fifteen winters of ice dams. The 1990s to 2020s two-story colonials in Lower Macungie and Upper Macungie are hitting their first replacement window right now. Metal shingles solve the same problems across all of them: they shed snow and ice, they do not absorb water, and they hold their color through UV and hail.

• We install stamped steel shingles that mimic natural slate so historic homes in Old Fairgrounds keep their architectural character.
• We match shake profiles for Arts and Crafts and Tudor homes where the original wood shake has rotted out.
• We handle the Slate Belt demand in Slatington, Pen Argyl and Bangor where homeowners are replacing worn-out natural slate.
• We install over properly prepared decking with ice-and-water shield in the valleys, which matters on the Lehigh Valley's steep pitches.
• We use hail-rated finishes tested to Class 4 impact standards, which is real protection against summer storms.

Every metal shingle roof we install is engineered for the specific pitch, valley and snow load of your Allentown property, not pulled off a one-size-fits-all spec sheet.

Key info: A homeowner on a 1900s twin in the West End had three separate slate repairs in four years before switching to slate-look metal shingles. The new roof matched the neighboring twin's profile closely enough that the block association approved it without a fight, and the ice dams that used to back up at the eaves stopped.

For official guidance on roofing permits and inspections, check the City of Allentown's bureau of building standards and safety before you sign anything: allentownpa.gov.

How We Install Metal Shingles on Allentown Homes, Step by Step

Metal shingle work is not a nail-gun-and-go job. The panels interlock, the fasteners are hidden on most profiles, and the flashing detail at chimneys and sidewalls decides whether the roof stays dry for forty years. We tear off the old roof to the deck, inspect the sheathing, and replace any soft boards before a single shingle goes down. Then we build the underlayment system and work the shingles up the slope in a sequence that keeps every lap water-shedding.

1. We walk the roof with you, photograph the deck and flashing, and write a scope that names the profile, color and trim.
2. We pull the roofing permit and confirm any historic district or HOA design review requirements before ordering material.
3. We strip the existing roof, inspect and repair the deck, and install ice-and-water shield in valleys and along the eaves.
4. We set the starter course, lay the metal shingles in interlocking rows, and fasten per the manufacturer's spec.
5. We fabricate and install flashing at the chimney, skylights, sidewalls and valleys, then seal and test.
6. We clean the gutters, magnet-sweep the yard, and walk the finished roof with you before we collect.

If you are comparing profiles or want to see how a standing seam or a retrofit over existing shingles would compare, our metal roof over shingles page covers that option in detail.

Key info: On a stone farmhouse outside Emmaus, the original cedar shake roof had failed at every valley. We installed a shake-profile metal shingle system, rebuilt both valleys with new metal, and added snow guards above the two lower roof entries. The homeowner kept the Pennsylvania German look and stopped the ice sliding off onto the walkway.

Metal Shingle Profiles and Approaches We Use

Not every Allentown roof wants the same product. A steep mansard in Old Allentown calls for a different shingle and trim package than a low-slope porch roof in Whitehall. Here is how the main approaches compare on the work we do.

We will tell you which approach your roof actually needs after we see the deck, not before.

Metal Shingle Roofing Cost in Allentown: What to Expect

Metal shingle roofing in Allentown typically starts around From $9 per square foot installed, and the final number depends on the profile, the pitch, the amount of flashing, and how much deck repair the tear-off uncovers. A simple gable roof on a Whitehall ranch lands near the low end. A cut-up Victorian mansard in Old Allentown with four valleys, two chimneys and a turret runs higher because every one of those details is hand-fabricated. That $9 figure is a starting point, not a quote.

What moves the price: roof square footage and pitch, the number of penetrations and valleys, whether we tear off one layer or three, the shingle profile and finish you choose, and whether the home sits in a historic district or HOA that requires a specific color or profile. Getting two or three written estimates on the same scope is the smartest thing you can do, because it forces every contractor to bid the same work and shows you who is cutting corners. Our full pricing overview breaks down the ranges by profile.

Finding a Metal Shingle Roofing Contractor Near Me in Allentown

Metal shingle work rewards experience and punishes shortcuts. A contractor who has only nailed asphalt will struggle with the interlock sequence, the trim bends and the hidden-fastener layout. Before you hire anyone near Allentown, ask the questions that separate a real metal roofer from a guy with a ladder and a brochure.

• Confirm the contractor carries current Pennsylvania licensing where required, general liability insurance and workers' compensation, and ask for certificates.
• Get at least two or three written estimates on an identical scope so you can compare apples to apples.
• Ask for local references on metal shingle jobs, not just asphalt, and call them.
• Ask who pulls the roofing permit and who handles historic district or HOA design review, because Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton all have overlay districts.
• Get the manufacturer's warranty and the workmanship warranty in writing before work starts.

We are a Metal Roofing Alliance member, we pull our own permits, and we hand you the paperwork. Reach out through our contact page to schedule a free roof inspection and estimate.

Metal Shingle Roofing in Allentown: Pricing Guide

Indicative pricing, the exact cost depends on square footage, finish, and site access. Free personalized estimate within 24h at (610) 600-9879.