Drexel Products

Metal roofing has become synonymous with sought-after qualities like durability, weather resistance, and long-lasting style. Still, even the best roofing systems have some quirks. For instance, an issue sometimes associated with metal roofing is the potential for adjustment noises, or “popping” noises. This is a natural occurrence that can happen during thermal expansion and contraction. Fortunately, this issue does not indicate a structural problem, but it does still deserve some consideration. With proper design, material selection, and installation practices, popping noises can be managed to ultimately ensure that customers can reap the proven benefits of a metal roof with minimal distraction.

Standing seam metal roofing systems offer premium resistance to high winds, heavy rain, hail, snow, and other extreme weather conditions. They also provide a critical layer of defense in the event of a wildfire. In addition to their performance capabilities, metal roof panels are available in a wide range of substrates, profile types, and colors, giving homeowners and contractors flexibility in both function and design. 

For decades, asphalt shingles have dominated the roofing market, due in part to their affordability, widespread availability, and familiarity among both contractors and homeowners. But this longstanding preference is shifting. Across the country, and especially in regions that frequently experience extreme weather events, more contractors are steering homeowners toward standing seam metal roofing systems as a smarter long-term investment.