Galvalume Metal Roofs in Hudson, WI
Hudson Roofing Pros replaces worn roofs on Hudson homes, garages and outbuildings with Galvalume metal roofs, made of Galvalume-coated steel panels in standing seam or ribbed styles.
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- Since 2016
- Certified Technicians
- 10-Year Workmanship Warranty
- GAF Certified Contractor
What Is a Galvalume Metal Roof?
A Galvalume metal roof is a metal roof made of steel panels with a Galvalume coating, formed either into standing seam panels or into ribbed sheets like corrugated metal roofing.
Because it is steel, a Galvalume roof is priced as a steel roof, which puts it under aluminum and well under copper. Metal roofs are expected to last 40 to 80 years, against about 20 years for 3-tab shingles and 30 for architectural shingles.
Expected life
40 to 80 years
The range for a metal roof, about double what architectural shingles are expected to last.
Galvalume Steel or Aluminum for Your Hudson Roof?
Galvalume steel costs less than aluminum for a Hudson roof, while aluminum roofing has no iron in it to rust. Wisconsin figures for a 1,700 sq ft roof with tear-off put basic exposed-fastener steel at $9.35 per square foot against $12.45 for aluminum, and steel standing seam at $14.40 against $19.20 for aluminum.
Aluminum
- Higher price
- About $12.45 per sq ft in basic exposed-fastener panels
- About $19.20 per sq ft in standing seam
- No iron in it to rust
Galvalume Steel
- Lower price
- About $9.35 per sq ft in basic exposed-fastener panels
- About $14.40 per sq ft in standing seam
- Steel protected by its Galvalume coating
How We Put a Galvalume Roof on a Hudson Home
We put a Galvalume roof on a Hudson home by checking the old roof and deck, removing what has to come off, then fastening and flashing the panels to the panel maker's instructions.
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Inspect the Roof
We count the layers, check the deck for soft spots and measure every slope.
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Tear Off or Keep One Layer
Two or more layers, or a soaked or worn-out roof, come off; one sound layer can stay.
- 3
Underlayment and Trim
We cover the deck and set the eave and rake trim.
- 4
Panels and Flashing
The panels go on with flashing at every chimney, valley and roof opening.
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Final Cleanup
The same crew that put the roof on cleans up the site before we leave.
Thinking about a Galvalume roof for your Hudson home?
Call or send the form and we will check the old roof and price Galvalume panels for it.
What Does a Galvalume Roof Cost in Hudson?
A Galvalume roof is priced as a steel metal roof, and metal roofs cost about $8 to $12 per square foot installed in the Twin Cities market, which Hudson is part of. Steel roofing runs $6 to $16 per square foot across the US. Those are a published Twin Cities range and a national range, not a quote.
The panel style matters as much as the metal. In Wisconsin figures for a 1,700 sq ft roof with tear-off, basic exposed-fastener steel comes to $9.35 per square foot and basic steel standing seam to $14.40.
Steel metal roof prices
InstalledPublished Twin Cities and national ranges, not a quote.
Want a Galvalume price for your Hudson roof?
We measure the roof and price ribbed or standing seam Galvalume panels side by side.
Can a Galvalume Roof Go Over Your Hudson Shingles?
A Galvalume roof can go over the shingles on a Hudson home only when there is one layer that is sound and dry. Wisconsin's dwelling code bars a new roof covering over two or more layers, over a water-soaked or deteriorated roof, 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. In the City of Hudson, new roofing with no structural changes or repairs needs no building permit; outside the city, we confirm the permit rules with your local building inspector before work starts.
Most layers allowed
Two in total
A roof that already has two layers is torn off before new metal goes on.
Who Can Install a Galvalume Roof on a Hudson Home?
A contractor holding Wisconsin's Dwelling Contractor certification, with a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier, can install a Galvalume 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 for proof of that credential and of insurance when you book, and check it in the state's credential lookup. Garrett Olson personally oversees every project we do, and Erin Olson handles scheduling and keeps you up to date.
Galvalume Metal Roof FAQs
Is Galvalume the Same as Steel?
Yes, Galvalume panels are steel with a Galvalume coating. That is why a Galvalume roof is priced as a steel roof.
Is Galvalume Cheaper Than Aluminum?
Yes. Wisconsin figures put basic exposed-fastener steel at $9.35 per square foot against $12.45 for aluminum, on a 1,700 sq ft roof with tear-off.
How Long Does a Galvalume Roof Last?
Metal roofs are expected to last 40 to 80 years. Weather, installation and upkeep decide where in that range a particular roof ends up.
Do I Need a Permit for a Galvalume Roof in Hudson?
Not in the City of Hudson if there are no structural changes or repairs. Hammond requires a reroof permit from the Village Clerk, and elsewhere we check with the local building inspector first.
Get a Galvalume roof estimate
Send the form or call us about a Galvalume roof for your Hudson home or building. We will check the old roof and price the panels.
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