Metal Roofing in Hudson, WI
Hudson Roofing Pros replaces worn shingle and tin roofs on Hudson homes with new metal roofs: standing seam, corrugated and Galvalume steel panels, metal shingles, stone-coated steel, aluminum and copper. We also repair metal roofs and put new metal on barns and pole buildings across western Wisconsin.
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- Since 2016
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- 10-Year Workmanship Warranty
- GAF Certified Contractor
Is a Metal Roof Right for Your Hudson Home?
A metal roof is right for your Hudson home if you want a roof expected to last 40 to 80 years and are willing to pay more up front than you would for shingles. Asphalt shingles are expected to last about 20 years for 3-tab and 30 for architectural, so one metal roof can outlast two or more shingle roofs, though weather, installation and upkeep all move those numbers.
Metal goes on every kind of house in Hudson, from the 1800s Greek Revival and Italianate homes near downtown to the subdivisions built in the early 2000s on the southwest and northeast sides of the city. Our crew builds each roof for Wisconsin's snow, ice, wind and seasonal weather, with the flashing, trim and fastening done to the panel maker's instructions.
Snow slides off a metal roof more readily than off shingles, so when we plan a metal roof over a door, walkway or deck we talk with you about roof snow guards to hold it in place.
Expected life
40 to 80 years
That is the range for a metal roof, against about 20 years for 3-tab shingles.
Which Metal Roofs Do We Install in Hudson?
We install eight kinds of metal roof in the Hudson area, and the right one depends on the look you want, what you want to spend and the building it covers.
Standing Seam Steel
Standing seam metal roofs use long panels that lock together at raised seams, with the fasteners hidden in the seams.
Corrugated Panels
Corrugated metal roofing is ribbed sheet metal screwed through the face, the kind on old tin roofs, garages and sheds.
Galvalume Steel
Galvalume metal roofs are made of Galvalume-coated steel panels and are priced as steel roofs.
Metal Shingles
Metal shingles are steel or aluminum pressed into shingle shapes, so the house keeps the look of a shingle roof.
Stone-Coated Steel
Stone-coated steel roofing is steel with a stone-granule surface, shaped to look like shingles or shakes.
Aluminum
Aluminum roofing has no iron in it to rust, and it costs more than basic steel.
Copper
Copper roofing costs the most of any metal, which is why it often goes on just a bay window or porch roof.
Barns and Pole Buildings
We put new steel on barn and pole building roofs on farms and rural lots around Hudson.
When the roof you already have is metal and it has started to leak, metal roof repair at a seam, fastener or piece of flashing may be all it needs.
Metal or Asphalt Shingles for Your Hudson Roof?
Metal costs more than asphalt shingles to put on a Hudson roof but is expected to last two or more times as long, so the choice comes down to how long you plan to stay and what you can spend now.
Statewide averages for a full replacement in Wisconsin put metal at $8.81 per square foot and asphalt at $4.72, a Wisconsin figure and not a quote. If shingles still fit your plans, we install asphalt shingle roofs too.
Asphalt Shingles
- Lower price to put on
- About 20 years for 3-tab, 30 for architectural
- Ice dam protection required at the eaves on roofs of 4:12 or less over heated space
- Shingles put on at 40°F or colder may need hand-sealing
Metal Roof
- Higher price to put on
- Expected to last 40 to 80 years
- Panels, shingles and stone-coated styles in steel, aluminum or copper
- Snow slides off more readily, so snow guards may be needed over doors
Not sure whether metal or shingles is right for your Hudson roof?
Tell us the roof's age and what is on it now, and we will walk you through both.
What Does a Metal Roof Cost in Hudson?
A metal roof in the Hudson area costs about $8 to $12 per square foot installed, and whole metal roofs run from $7,900 to $49,400 depending on size, metal and panel style. Those are published Twin Cities ranges, which is the market Hudson is part of, and not a quote.
Panel style moves the price most. Wisconsin figures for a 1,700 sq ft roof with tear-off put basic exposed-fastener steel at $9.35 per square foot, steel metal shingles at $11.85, steel standing seam at $14.40 and copper standing seam at $38.40.
Metal roof prices in the Twin Cities
InstalledTwin Cities ranges as published, not a quote.
Want a price for a metal roof on your Hudson home?
Call or send the form and we will measure the roof and price the metal you are considering.
Can a Metal Roof Go Over Your Hudson Shingles?
A metal roof can go over the shingles on a Hudson home only when there is a single layer that is sound and dry. Wisconsin's dwelling code bars a new roof covering over two or more layers, over a roof that is water-soaked or too deteriorated to be a base, and over wood shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos-cement tile.
We count the layers and check the deck before we price a metal roof over shingles, because if the old roof has to come off, the job and the price change.
Most layers allowed
Two in total
If two layers are already on the roof, they come off before metal goes on.
Which Wisconsin Rules Apply to a Metal Roof in Hudson?
A metal roof on a Hudson home has to meet Wisconsin's dwelling code: metal panels go on to the manufacturer's instructions or a recognized national standard, and flashing is required at chimneys, in valleys and around every roof opening. In the City of Hudson, new or replacement roofing needs no building permit when there are no structural changes or repairs.
Color can be a rule of its own in Hudson. Roof color on bluff and riverway homes may be restricted by the city's St. Croix Riverway ordinance, and in the Downtown Overlay District a change of exterior color or materials goes to the Plan Commission with samples of the finish materials.
Outside the city, Hammond requires a reroof permit from the Village Clerk, and Woodville asks owners to contact the building inspector before replacing a roof. Elsewhere we confirm the permit rules with your local building inspector before work starts.
New homes in St. Croix County are designed for a roof snow load of at least 40 pounds per square foot, and 30 in Pierce County. Those are design minimums for new construction, not a measure of what an older roof can carry.
Who Can Put a Metal Roof on a Hudson Home?
A contractor holding Wisconsin's Dwelling Contractor certification, with a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier, can put a Metal Roof on a Hudson Home, because that is the credential the state requires of anyone who pulls a building permit for work on a one- or two-family home, and Wisconsin has no roofing-specific license. Hudson Roofing Pros does this work, and when you book with us or anyone else, ask for proof of the credential and of insurance.
Ask whoever you hire, us included, for proof of that credential and of insurance when you book. You can check a contractor's credential in the state's credential lookup.
We are a family-owned Hudson company, in business since 2016. Garrett Olson personally oversees every project, the same crew works your roof from the first inspection to the final cleanup, and Erin Olson keeps scheduling and communication simple.
Metal Roofing FAQs
How Long Does a Metal Roof Last in Wisconsin?
A metal roof is expected to last 40 to 80 years, against about 20 years for 3-tab shingles and 30 for architectural shingles. Weather, installation and upkeep all affect where in that range a roof ends up.
Can You Put a Metal Roof Over Shingles in Hudson?
Yes, if there is only one layer of shingles and it is not water-soaked or deteriorated. Wisconsin's dwelling code bars a new roof over two or more layers or over wood shake, slate or tile, so we check before we price a metal roof over shingles.
Do I Need a Permit for a Metal Roof in Hudson?
No, not in the City of Hudson when there are no structural changes or repairs. Hammond requires a reroof permit from the Village Clerk, and for other towns we confirm the rules with the local building inspector before work starts.
Will Snow Slide Off a Metal Roof?
Yes, snow slides off a metal roof more readily than off shingles. Over doors, walkways and decks, roof snow guards hold it on the roof so it melts off instead of dropping in one load.
Can a Leaking Metal Roof Be Repaired Instead of Replaced?
Yes, when the panels are sound and the leak is at a fastener, seam or piece of flashing. We look at the whole roof first and tell you whether metal roof repair will do or the roof is due for replacing.
Get a metal roof estimate
Tell us about your roof and the metal you have in mind, or call us. We will come out, look at it and price the job.
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